Creative Media Designer Job at BAE Systems, McLean, VA

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  • BAE Systems
  • McLean, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
We are looking for a creative and collaborative Graphic Designer with light video editing skills to join our sector Communications team. In this role, you'll serve as a true partner to communicators, content strategists, and digital leads-helping translate key messages and campaigns into visuals that connect with our audiences. From infographics and social media content to presentation decks and short-form video, you'll play a hands-on role in shaping how we tell our brand story.

Key Responsibilities
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  • Collaborate with the I&S Communications team to concept and deliver creative assets that bring campaigns and strategies to life.
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  • Design a variety of materials including:
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    • Infographics and data visualizations that simplify complex messages.
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    • Social media graphics, animations, and visual content aligned with messaging.
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    • Digital assets for web, intranet, and email campaigns.
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    • Marketing collateral such as brochures, fact sheets, one-pagers, and event signage.
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    • Presentation decks and templates for communicators and executives.
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  • Edit and produce short-form videos that enhance storytelling across internal and external channels.
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  • Actively contribute design ideas during campaign planning and brainstorming sessions.
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  • Ensure all creative work reflects the brand voice, tone, and visual identity.
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  • Partner with communicators to refine visuals so they align seamlessly with messaging goals.
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  • Maintain a shared library of branded templates, graphics, and assets to support the broader team.
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\n What We Offer
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  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
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  • Flexible/hybrid work environment.
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  • Opportunities to grow design and marketing communications skills.
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  • A collaborative, mission-driven communications team where your ideas and creativity directly shape how we connect with audiences.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
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  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
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  • 4+ years of professional design experience, ideally in a marketing or communications setting.
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  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); Canva experience a plus.
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  • Light video editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar tools).
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  • Strong eye for visual storytelling and the ability to make complex information easy to understand.
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  • Experience designing for multiple channels (print, digital, social, email).
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  • Portfolio showcasing design work that demonstrates creativity and alignment with communications objectives.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
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  • Experience with motion graphics or animation.
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  • Familiarity with digital marketing platforms.
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  • Understanding of accessibility standards in design.
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  • Experience with AI/ML tools.
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81156 - $137964

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,

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