Graphics Artist, Journeyman

Leidos Holding$65K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field; experience may substitute for degree.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably with DoD or Intelligence Community organizations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite required.
  • Strong portfolio of graphic design work, especially in presentations and executive-level content.
  • Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and communication media concepts.
  • Strong attention to detail and adherence to visual standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely and relevant graphics support for USCYBERCOM operations.
  • Design and produce high-quality graphic content using established software.
  • Develop creative visual concepts while adhering to branding standards.
  • Collaborate with experts to convert complex information into engaging visuals.
  • Offer expert advice on visual communication strategies to stakeholders.
  • Format and revise materials for effective graphics and presentation.
  • Contribute to best practices and methodology improvements for graphic design.

Benefits

  • Collaborative, innovative work environment focused on mission success.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in a critical defense sector.
  • Contribution to national security and support of military operations.
Full Job Description

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Intelligence Sector seeks highly qualified and trained Journeyman-level Graphics Artists to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations through production of high-quality and high-visibility graphics underpinning critical visual communications to include briefings, documents, and web materials. As part of a collaborative team, candidates will conceptualize, design, and deliver visually compelling products that effectively communicate complex information in a professional, clear, and aesthetically pleasing manner.

This opportunity is in anticipation of a potential future contract award.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Provide timely, accurate, relevant support in manner that best supports USCYBERCOM as graphics artist supporting multiple customers across the USCYERCOM J3, Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-ARES (JTF-ARES).
  • Design and produce high-quality graphic content using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite products.
  • Develop visual concepts from start to finish with creativity and precision, while adhering to USCYBERCOM branding and presentation standards.
  • Collaborate with technical SMEs and leaders to transform complex information into clean, engaging visual content.
  • Provide expert recommendations and feedback on visual communication strategies to end users.
  • Format and revise subject matter for effective graphic presentation, including the selection of visual elements, layout design, and delivery formatting.
  • Design materials for internal and external communications, including documents, infographics, presentations, and web-based assets.
  • Contribute to the development of analytic standards and best practices, continuously improving methodologies and products.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD and USCYBERCOM policies, regulations, and frameworks, and interpret and apply laws, regulations, and any other applicable guidance relevant to daily activities.
  • Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.

What does Leidos need from me?

  • A currently active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph is required for consideration.
  • Associate’s degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Arts, or related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Three to Five plus years’ experience in graphic design within a professional environment, with preference for previous experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) organizations.
  • Ability to provide support timely, accurate, relevant graphics artist support to analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of graphic design skills, especially in presentation graphics and executive-level content.
  • Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
  • Demonstrated understanding of formatting for classified and unclassified briefing environments.
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to follow branding guidelines, and commitment to high visual standards.
  • Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to receive and apply feedback effectively.
  • Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines.

Favorable if you have:

  • Bachelors’ degree or higher within field of Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Arts, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
  • Experience designing for executive-level or military audiences.
  • Prior experience providing graphic design support to Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
  • Demonstrated understanding of DoD and IC collaboration and graphics design best practices.
  • Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).

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Original Posting:
August 21, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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