Job description

Job Title Senior Graphic Designer 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 Senior Graphic Designer, for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to lead and deliver high-quality creative design solutions across print, digital, branding, and multimedia platforms. This role involves strategic concept development, execution of design deliverables, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to create impactful user-centered experiences. Key Duties • Designs and iterates strategic creative solutions across print, branding, UX/UI, social media, video, and digital campaigns • Actively participates in brainstorming and idea generation • Conducts design research, moodboarding, concepting, and execution of design concepts • Recommends creative solutions aligned with client, brand, and end-user needs • Communicates design decisions and presentations effectively with teams and clients • Stays current with design trends, tools, and technologies • Participates in customer discovery sessions and presentations • Organizes and maintains design files with proper standards and conventions • Maintains accountability and time management across project lifecycles • Contributes to ADG team culture and collaboration • May supervise others • Performs other duties as assigned Requirements • Master’s degree in a related field • OR Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience • OR Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 16 years of experience • Minimum 10 years of experience (aligned to the education substitution structure above) • Portfolio required • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly required Compensation $110,000k - $130,000k 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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Senior Graphic Designer
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
Actively participates in brainstorming and idea generation
Conducts design research, moodboarding, concepting, and execution of design concepts
Recommends creative solutions aligned with client, brand, and end-user needs
Communicates design decisions and presentations effectively with teams and clients
Stays current with design trends, tools, and technologies
Participates in customer discovery sessions and presentations
Organizes and maintains design files with proper standards and conventions
Maintains accountability and time management across project lifecycles
Contributes to ADG team culture and collaboration
May supervise others
Performs other duties as assigned
Master’s degree in a related field
OR Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience
OR Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 16 years of experience
Minimum 10 years of experience (aligned to the education substitution structure above)
Portfolio required
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly required

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