Senior Capture & Proposal Graphic Designer/Illustrator

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Brainstorm concepts and ideate design solutions. Use advanced illustration techniques to translate facts and features of subject material into graphics concepts that best convey intended meaning. Design compelling graphics, charts, diagrams, and illustrations to enhance the effectiveness of corporate content, and communicate complex technical concepts for capture and proposal documents.
• Responsible for design and layout of marketing and proposal documents, ensuring consistency, professionalism, and compliance with requirements and company branding guidelines.
• Work closely with cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams and subject matter experts to understand requirements, clarify concepts, and develop graphics that align with corporate projects and proposal win themes/messaging.
• Conduct thorough reviews of graphic materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, compliance, and version control with established standards and specifications. Actively participate in project reviews, as required.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to tight deadlines, while maintaining high-quality design standards and attention to detail.
• Lead graphic design on assigned proposal teams, responsible for on-time production of proposal graphics (including creation and quality control). Actively participate in all applicable capture/proposal team meetings and provide support during reviews, making necessary revisions to graphics based on feedback and input from stakeholders.
• Create, organize and maintain a SharePoint library of reusable graphics and other visual assets to streamline future proposal development efforts.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) with working knowledge of web, video, and 2D animation. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) is also required.
• Marketing savvy, creative and forward-thinking. Leader in design innovation. Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques, with the ability to translate complex concepts into visually appealing graphics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate concepts into visual representations.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in graphic design, with the ability to think critically and propose new ideas for enhancing proposal graphics.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing error-free graphics that meet quality standards and specifications, with a sense of urgency to meet team and customer deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, requirements, and feedback in a dynamic proposal environment.
• Must be able to work independently, and with strong interpersonal skills, be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be assertive and able to maintain confidentiality, as required.
• Possess a strong portfolio showcasing a range of graphic design work is required.
• Must be motivated to win.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in creating high-quality, professional graphics for Federal government or commercial proposals or similar documents.

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Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Active Final Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Top Secret / SCI clearance preferred.

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Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.