Graphic Designer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division

Dexis Consulting Group
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
5001 South Broad Street (Show on map)
Mar 10, 2025
Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. About the Position Dexis seeks a Graphic Designer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division to advance Corporate Communications. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy's ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles. The NSWCPD Office of Corporate Communications provides strategic planning and execution support of communication as a function of the NSWCPD goals and requirements. NSWCPD is also responsible for informing stakeholders of technological advances, engaging stakeholders, and promoting success stories involving NSWCPD and partners across the Naval Sea Systems Command. This communication responsibility includes collaborating with research partners across academia, industry and other government organizations. NSWCPD oversees the development, implementation and execution of the command communication strategy, which includes planning and tactics across all targeted stakeholders. This position is onsite 20% of the time and may telework 80% of the time at a designated location in Philadelphia, PA and is contingent upon award. Responsibilities Provide graphics support of local community outreach events. Develop products that encourage and facilitate interactions between NSWCPD employees and local communities during school visits and student tours of research facilities. Primary emphasis will be placed on STEM related initiatives designed to raise public awareness and increase student interest in Navy Science and Technology programs. Support web management, social media and website improvement coordination, including content development. Provide content management support to NSWCPD for public website, social media accounts and intranet. All postings must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Provide photographic support of distinct events each year, which may require local travel, portrait shots and capture of technology development, testing and demonstrations co-located with NSWCPD partners. Photography must be captured in a journalistic style in digital format using equipment and software provided by the Government. Gather information and materials, as well as planning concepts by studying information and materials, managing workflows and schedules. Initiate illustrated concepts through design, draft and final stages. Responsible for determining arrangement, size, font, style, and related aesthetic concepts, by submitting rough layout for approval, preparing finished layouts with the ability to prepare final layouts by marking and pasting up finished copy and art for publication and printing. Complete projects that require coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc. Create graphic design and layout, provide creative services skills, while being customer focused, showing flexibility and attention to detail, and deadlines. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts or Visual Arts/Communications from an accredited institution, or mass communications specialist with Defense Information School (DINFOS) accreditation preferred, or at least (4) four years of active duty experience as a photo journalist. Three (3) years of experience within the last seven (7) years in graphic design. Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance which requires a minimum of US Citizenship Expert familiarity with Adobe Cloud Creative Suite to create content to support media releases. Ability to reside and work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the duration of the contract. Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate's qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs. Dexis pay range for this role: $55,000 — $60,000 USD Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" - that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you? If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now! Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law. As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks. If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proofthat you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.