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Job Title Graphic Designer – Journeyman Why IDS? IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients. Locations Columbia, MD Shifts Available Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements. Job Description IDS is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer – Journeyman, for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to support creative design initiatives across print, digital, branding, and multimedia platforms. This role involves producing high-quality visual content, collaborating with creative teams, and contributing to the development of engaging design solutions aligned with client and brand objectives. Key Duties • Designs and iterates strategic creative solutions across print, branding, UX/UI, social media, video, and digital campaigns • Participates in brainstorming sessions and contributes to idea generation • Assists with research, mood boarding, concept development, and execution of design work • Produces creative deliverables aligned with strategic direction and user/client needs • Communicates design decisions clearly with project teams • Stays current with design trends, tools, and technologies • Participates in customer discovery sessions and takes notes as needed • Organizes and maintains design files with correct structure, naming conventions, and storage procedures • Maintains accountability for timelines and deliverables • Contributes to team culture and collaboration within ADG • Performs other duties as assigned Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a related field • OR Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 7 years of experience • Minimum 3 years of experience (aligned to the education substitution structure above) • Portfolio required • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly required Compensation • $90,000k - $110,000k • Benefits Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

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Graphic Designer – Journeyman
Columbia, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Designs and iterates strategic creative solutions across print, branding, UX/UI, social media, video, and digital campaigns
Participates in brainstorming sessions and contributes to idea generation
Assists with research, mood boarding, concept development, and execution of design work
Produces creative deliverables aligned with strategic direction and user/client needs
Communicates design decisions clearly with project teams
Stays current with design trends, tools, and technologies
Participates in customer discovery sessions and takes notes as needed
Organizes and maintains design files with correct structure, naming conventions, and storage procedures
Maintains accountability for timelines and deliverables
Contributes to team culture and collaboration within ADG
Performs other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
OR Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 7 years of experience
Minimum 3 years of experience (aligned to the education substitution structure above)
Portfolio required
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly required

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