Graphic Designer
Peraton
McLean, VA · Posted August 27, 2026
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About the job
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to support our government customer onsite in McLean, VA. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement high-quality multimedia products, including graphics, digital media, and cartography.
Key Responsibilities :
Design and produce graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia assets for a variety of communication needs
Utilize request management tools to efficiently manage and fulfill communication requests
Collaborate with UI/UX designers within Knowledge Management to create visually engaging and user-friendly graphic products
Develop creative designs for websites, mobile apps, newsletters, advertisements, infographics, banners, illustrations, logos, and more
Ensure all graphic products comply with production standards, copyright laws, accessibility requirements, and public release guidelines
Conduct thorough technical quality checks to maintain high standards
Build and maintain approved concepts in HTML/CSS, ensuring responsive design principles are met
Provide cartography support, including designing thematic and reference maps as needed
Qualifications
Required :
Active TS/SCI with relevant polygraph required
BS/BA degree with 12 years of experience, or as MS/MA degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD and 7 years of experience
Front-end web design, UI/UX, HTML/CSS expertise
Photography and video editing experience
Experience leading the development of graphics, digital media, and multimedia products
Experience mentoring and training junior staff members
Experience creating engaging and user-friendly graphic products for various written and digital formats
Experience designing graphics for websites, mobile apps, newsletters, ads, infographics, and other digital content
Experience ensuring compliance with production standards, copyright laws, and accessibility requirements
Experience conducting technical quality assurance and maintaining design integrity
Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
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