Senior 2D and 3D Graphic Designer

Leidos

. Design and develop 2D and 3D visual assets including graphics, animations, infographics, and data visualizations .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeAlexandria • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $82,550 - $149,225 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop 2D and 3D visual assets including graphics, animations, infographics, and data visualizations
Create compelling visual content for executive briefings, dashboards, training materials, and program communications
Develop 3D models, renderings, and animations to represent system architectures, workflows, and mission scenarios
Translate complex technical concepts (e.g., data pipelines, AI/ML workflows, system integrations) into clear and engaging visuals
Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, product teams, and stakeholders to gather requirements and develop visual solutions
Support development of visual content for user training, onboarding materials, and knowledge management systems
Ensure all visual products align with branding, accessibility (e.g., Section 508), and communication standards
Iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback and evolving program needs
Optimize visual assets for use across multiple platforms, including web, presentations, and interactive environments
Maintain and organize design assets, templates, and visual libraries
Support rapid development of visual content in support of Agile delivery cycles
Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Digital Media, Animation, or related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience
Minimum of 8 years of experience in graphic design, with a focus on 2D and 3D visualizations
Experience designing both 2D and 3D visual content in professional or enterprise environments
Experience with design and visualization tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or similar)
Experience developing visual content for presentations, training materials, or digital platforms
Strong ability to translate complex concepts into clear and visually compelling designs
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices in visual design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

graphic design2D visualizations3D visualizationsdata visualizationsanimationsinfographicsvisual content developmentdesign optimizationAgile deliveryaccessibility standards

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaboration skillsattention to detailability to meet deadlinesstakeholder feedback incorporationrequirement gatheringiterative designcreative problem solvingvisual storytellingadaptability

Certifications

Active Secret clearanceBachelor’s degree in Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree in Visual ArtsBachelor’s degree in Digital MediaBachelor’s degree in AnimationMaster’s degree in related field