Visual Communications / Graphic Design - Department of Defense - Blueprint Creative Group : Job Details

The Visual Communications and Graphic Design Specialist will serve as a dual-function, full-time onsite role supporting the Department of Defense. This position combines creative visual design capabilities with responsibility for creating and producing video and multimedia content with periodic support for the planning, installation, and maintenance of physical and digital exhibits.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong portfolio in visual communication design, experience in exhibit curation or experiential design, and a working knowledge of DoD branding standards and messaging objectives. This role is critical in supporting the DoD's mission to inform, engage, and inspire internal and external audiences through compelling, mission-aligned visual experiences. Company Overview: Blueprint Creative Group is a fast-growing federal contractor delivering strategic communications, training and development, and program management services to government agencies. With a portfolio spanning Department of Defense and public health institutions, we combine mission-aligned strategy with creative execution to inform, engage, and impact.

Core Responsibilities:

Multimedia Design and Production

• Design and produce high-quality print and digital products including posters, flyers, infographics, banners, presentations, and branding materials.
• Capture compelling, quality photographs at approved events and edit for for final delivery.

• Create visual content to support campaigns, strategic communication initiatives, and executive engagements.

• Ensure all visual materials adhere to DoD branding, Visual identity standards, and Section 508 accessibility compliance.

• Collaborate with program teams to translate complex messaging into visually engaging content for internal and public-facing audiences.
• Manage asset libraries for video, image, and photography products.

Graphic Design

• Design, edit, and produce print and digital products and materials: posters, infographics, banners, Powerpoint presentations, brochures, flyers, and branded collateral

• Support DoD communications materials with visually aligned deliverables

• Ensure adherence to branding guidelines, DoD standards, and Section 508 accessibility requirements

• Translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals for public and internal stakeholders

Exhibit Management

• Plan, design, install, and maintain static and interactive exhibits within DoD-controlled facilities, including semi-permanent and rotating displays.

• Coordinate with leadership and historians to ensure exhibits support communication priorities and accurately reflect Army legacy and ongoing initiatives.

• Oversee logistics, materials sourcing, fabrication coordination, and exhibit setup/breakdown processes.

• Conduct regular site inspections to maintain visual integrity, technical functionality, and ADA compliance of exhibit installations.

Project Coordination

• Develop production timelines, layout mockups, and exhibit installation plans for review and approval.

• Interface with DoD staff, external vendors, and contractors for print production, framing, exhibit transport, and construction support.

• Respond to quick-turn design requests with agility and attention to detail while managing long-term visual planning cycles.
• Manage the production of print and visual products with vendors.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, with at least 2 years in exhibit design or visual environment planning.

• Experience working in military, government, or large institutional environments strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).

• Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, layout, and typographic principles.

• Knowledge of exhibit design principles, display fabrication processes, and ADA/Section 508 standards.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills; experience working with cross-functional teams.

Desirable Attributes:

• Familiarity with DoD visual branding policies and public affairs messaging objectives.

• Experience managing exhibits in federal buildings or high-security environments.

• Ability to draft layouts, scale models, and mockups for exhibit proposals and reviews.

• Knowledge of interactive media and digital displays (e.g., touchscreen exhibits, kiosks, or projection systems).

Key Outcomes:

• Visually compelling design materials that support and enhance communication priorities.

• High-quality, professionally maintained exhibits that reinforce the DoD's values, legacy, and modernization efforts.

• Seamless integration of graphic and exhibit elements into broader outreach and engagement strategy.

• Efficient and reliable support for rapid-turn design needs and long-term planning efforts