Description. Chimera Enterprises International is seeking a Graphic Artist to support the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO- CBRND) JPEO-CBRND Medical Office.  The JPEO-CBRND manages our nation’s investments in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense equipment, and medical countermeasures. battlespace worldwide. This position requires a Secret clearance.

Job Duties:

Analyze the strategic environment and align organizational communications approaches to efficiently generate messages to multiple stakeholders.  Compose communications, and tailor them to specific audiences, incorporating effective design elements to enhance and strengthen the products.Develop innovative graphical communications products and designs which follow organizational visual identity and meet project objectives, including but not limited to the following:Technical artInfo graphics: charts, diagrams, photos, illustrations/images, schedules, and timelinesBriefings/presentationsVisual identity/branding: logos, business cards, stationary, and templatesPublications:  magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and booksDisplays/conference materials: brochures, posters, tent cards, folders, bios, briefs, and display bannersMarketing/advertisementsMultimedia: animations, videos, web interface graphicsSignsLabels: cd/dvdCovers/bindings: bindersFormsCoinsAnalyze and support the design development process, including schedules, costs, and resources needed to efficiently produce high quality work on time and to specification.Analyze the strategic environment of the requiring office and efficiently convey information to multiple stakeholders.  Create brand-specific aesthetics to ensure branding and visual communications marketing material for the requiring office are cutting edge and meet the strategic message.Present products which are tailored to specific audiences, clearly express the information intended to be shared, and incorporate effective design elements to enhance and strengthen the message. Present ideas to senior leadership.
Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPossess superior skills with Adobe Creative Suite design software (i.e., CS5, CS6, or CC), to include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, and Acrobat.Possess superior skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook and possess a working knowledge of SharePoint.Possess a working knowledge of the creative requirements of multiple marketing communications media (i.e., advertising, direct marketing, interactive, and collateral) in both print and broadcast mediums.Proficiency in using both Apple Mac and PC platforms.Possess conceptual, design, and project management skills.
EducationBachelors Degree in Graphic Design

Clearance Level: Secret
Location: Ft. Detrick, MD – On Site

Chimera Enterprises International is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.