Senior Graphic Designer at Amentum

Reston, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

128000.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Graphic Design, Visual Identity, Brand Stewardship, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentation Design, Visual Narratives, Typography, Color Theory, Layout Design, Collaboration, Project Management, Detail-Oriented

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Amentum seeks a strategic creative leader within the Marketing and Branding team, the Senior Graphic Designer plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the organization’s visual identity across corporate, operational, and executive communications. This seasoned design professional distills complex, technical subject matter into clear, compelling visual narratives that influence, inform, and inspire. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to develop high‑impact, executive‑level deliverables that support corporate strategy, business growth, and mission outcomes. With a deep understanding of brand stewardship, this role champions design excellence while ensuring rigorous adherence to established brand standards and government contracting requirements. Operating with confidence and curiosity, the ideal candidate balances innovation with precision, thrives in a highly regulated environment, and elevates every project through thoughtful design, collaboration, and strategic insight. This is a hybrid position, with work performed both onsite and offsite, offering flexibility while maintaining close connection to mission‑critical teams and initiatives. This is a HYBRID role, when required to be on-site you will report to our Chantilly, VA or Reston, VA Amentum office. You are permitted to work remote-telework when you are not needed on-site. You must be a US Citizen to apply. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement design concepts that integrate brand strategy with company initiatives, creating cohesive visual narratives across digital, print, and multimedia platforms. Design and produce executive-level presentations for C-Suite leadership and high visibility external facing materials for Amentum, ensuring the highest standards of visual quality and professionalism Oversee the visual design aspects of projects from conception to final delivery, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and client needs. Serve as brand steward by maintaining and evolving the company’s visual identity system, creating templates, style guides, and design standards for organizational use. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support their strategic objectives to conceptualize and execute integrated campaigns supporting corporate objectives and business growth. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and ensuring quality control throughout the design process and ensuring high-quality and compliance with brand guidelines. Mentor designers in the team and provide design direction and collaborate to cross-functional teams to elevate overall visual communication quality. Create a wide variety of visual assets for print and digital media, including fact sheets, reports, presentations, social media, advertisements, and websites. Demonstrate a curiosity and passion for industry trends, technology, and best practices. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expert level knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign is required) and other design software. Proficient in Microsoft Office with a strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and other presentation software. Work with a collaborative mindset and proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams are essential. Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Analytical and have problem-solving skills. Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work, and a keen eye for aesthetics. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field. At least 8+ years of Professional experience in graphic design, with at least 3-5 years specifically focus on corporate communications. with Bachelor's degree; or 5+ years of relevant experience with Masters degree" Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign is required) and other design software. Experience in Microsoft Office with a strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint. You may work remote-telework, but when you are required to be on-site you will work in one of our NOVA offices (Reston or Chantilly, VA). US Citizenship is required to apply. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in government or public sector. Experience with motion graphics and interactive asset creation platform Familiarity with video editing and animation software Compensation Details: $90k - 128k The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 02/28/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. Welcome back! We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. You can also search for a list of our current job openings and see if there are any new positions that might be a good fit for you. Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/ If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at TAOps@amentum.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters Amentum has become aware of unauthorized individuals who are falsely using the Amentum name and /or logo in an attempt to solicit fees from potential job seekers. These deceptive and unauthorized individuals are soliciting money, promising placement in a position with Amentum. Please note any communication requesting any amount of money in exchange for employment with Amentum is fraudulent. These communications do not originate from Amentum and are not associated with the recruitment process. Amentum and its affiliates never charge candidates fees or payments of any kind in order to secure employment. As a precaution, we recommend you do not disclose personal or financial details to anyone as a response to an unsolicited email, social media, or dating website request. Amentum will never as ask for a placement fee or any other fee to expedite the hiring process. If you are contacted by anyone offering employment with Amentum, you should never be asked to pay a fee for recruiting. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Graphic Designer develops and implements design concepts integrating brand strategy across digital, print, and multimedia platforms, while designing and producing high-impact, executive-level presentations for C-Suite leadership and external materials. This role also serves as the brand steward, maintaining the visual identity system and mentoring other designers.