Lead Graphic Designer (Graphic Artist 3) - 29431

Position Overview Lead Graphic Artist at HII Mission Technologies in Huntsville, AL. Provides multimedia, graphic design, and web development support across the project office and coordinates visual communications with staff and external partners. Key Responsibilities Ensure timely creation and delivery of visual materials including awards, birthday cards, retirement/farewell frames, event graphics, and SharePoint page designs. Coordinate with project teams and operations personnel on daily tasks such as professional event photography, SharePoint layout, and updating employee profiles. Provide guidance to managers on visual layout, branding updates, and SharePoint functionality. Manage daily operations of the print lab, operating specialized printers and plotters for facility seating charts, calendars, and banners. Troubleshoot and coordinate with IT help desks and vendors to maintain print equipment and software drivers. Conceive, design, lay out, and coordinate editorial illustrations and creative artwork. Develop interpretive themes to convey ideas and information. Create graphic presentations that communicate mood, emphasis, insight, and viewpoint. Provide guidance on graphic technology and work closely with customer contacts to understand requirements. Minimum Qualifications 6 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; or 4 years with a Master’s; or High School Diploma and 10 years relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related art and design fields. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance with the U.S. DoW. Hands‑on experience in digital photography, print production, file management, and basic database administration. Advanced skills in SharePoint site design, graphic layout, and Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneNote, Teams, Forms). Preferred Requirements 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s; or 7 years with a Master’s; or High School Diploma and 13 years relevant experience. Secret clearance with the U.S. DoW. Experience working with Fed Government, DoW customers or contractors. Physical Requirements Office environment. Minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment. Benefits Best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices. Wellness resources and employee assistance programs. 401(k) savings plan options. Financial planning tools, life insurance, and employee discounts. Paid holidays and paid time off. Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for early childhood and post‑secondary education. Occasional bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation for qualified positions. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr