graphic designer in Washington

Work Schedule: Full Time
Salary: $48,682 – $95,026*
Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area

Graphic Designers provide traditional printing, Web and multimedia support to the CIA's intelligence efforts. They use the latest technology to provide high-quality products utilized by policymakers throughout the federal government, including the President of the United States.

Graphic Designers also support Agency customers with hard- and soft-copy products, including Web sites, and they are responsible for a wide range of routine-to-complex projects such as: Web design, publications, brochures, cover design, posters, briefings, illustration, logos and exhibits. Opportunities exist to participate in internal training as well as external workshops and conferences.

*Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level.
Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in graphic design or fine arts with a strong emphasis on graphic design. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, PowerPoint, and InDesign is required. Dreamweaver and Flash also are used. Familiarity with digital file formats (tiff, gif, eps, pdf, jpg) and a comprehensive knowledge of graphic design principles and production methods also are needed. Additionally, candidates must possess basic knowledge of black-and-white and color photographic processes, and conventional and digital print processes.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.

To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

Important Notice: Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best interest. You cannot control whom they would tell. We therefore ask you to exercise discretion and good judgment in disclosing your interest in a position with the Agency. You will receive further guidance on this topic as you proceed through your CIA employment processing.

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