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Graphic Designer — Walter Reed (Onsite; Award Contingent)

  • Bethesda, MD
  • Art/Media/Design

Axyde Analytics, LLC is recruiting two Graphic Designers for a proposed contractor team supporting Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This is an award-contingent opportunity, not an awarded position or a federal civilian appointment.

Assignment and work arrangements

  • Full-time, onsite at 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20889; not a remote role.
  • Anticipated contract start: December 1, 2026, subject to award and onboarding. Base period ends November 30, 2027, with two potential one-year options; continued employment is not guaranteed.
  • Normal work is Monday–Friday. Occasional support outside normal hours may be needed for contingency activations or exercises.
  • Ability to complete required background screening, installation/network access and CAC onboarding, and mandatory government training. The Government Q&A states that Secret clearance is not required.
  • Follow applicable privacy, HIPAA/PHI, records, security and government review/release procedures. Do not provide patient information, classified material, proprietary files or other unauthorized work samples.
  • Current incumbent personnel and other qualified applicants are welcome. Participation in proposal preparation does not guarantee employment.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Design & Brand Management: Lead the design and production of a wide array of visual materials, including command-level publications, public health campaigns, patient education materials, environmental graphics, digital signage, and social media content, ensuring strict adherence to brand standards.
  • Project Management & Workflow Coordination: Act as the project lead for all graphic design requests, developing project timelines, managing a production calendar, and coordinating with stakeholders across the medical center to define requirements, manage feedback, and ensure timely delivery.
  • Visual Storytelling: Translate complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, accessible, and engaging infographics and visual aids that resonate with diverse audiences, from patients and families to senior military leadership.
  • Multimedia Integration: Create and edit photographic and video assets, integrating them into comprehensive visual communication products that enhance storytelling and engagement across all platforms.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with the entire public affairs and communications team to brainstorm creative concepts and develop cohesive visual strategies for major hospital events, initiatives, and crisis communications scenarios.
  • Reporting & Approvals: Manage the approval workflow for all visual materials, presenting concepts and final products to senior graphic designers and leadership for review and final sign-off.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, supported by a compelling portfolio that showcases expertise in branding, layout for print and digital, and data visualization (infographics).
  • Demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with pre-press and digital file preparation.
  • Proven experience in healthcare communications, Military public affairs, or a similar regulated, high-visibility environment.
  • A thorough understanding of and ability to rigorously apply the principles of safeguarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) in all visual products.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects, set priorities, and meet firm deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with video editing and motion graphics software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects) is a significant advantage.

Application evidence

  • Provide a portfolio showing branding, print/digital layout and infographics; identify your own contribution to each sample.
  • Describe a healthcare, military-public-affairs or comparable regulated design project and the privacy/release controls you applied.
  • Describe your InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency and your concurrent production workload.
  • Submit a current resume with dates, relevant education and experience, onsite availability in Bethesda, earliest start date and notice period. Use only samples you are authorized to share.
  • Please state whether you would permit Axyde to identify you in this proposal, subject to separate agreement on role, compensation and availability. Applying alone does not authorize use of your name or resume in a government submission.

Compensation and benefits

Annual W-2 base salary: $68,000–$102,000 per year. Placement within the range depends on relevant qualifications and experience. Employment and compensation are contingent on contract award, funding and an authorized start.

Anticipated benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage options with employer contributions; a 401(k) employer match of up to 4% of compensation when you contribute at least 6%; 40 hours of paid sick leave annually; group life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage; short- and long-term disability coverage; and employee assistance and telemedicine services. Health savings account participation may be available with qualifying medical coverage. Benefits are subject to final plan availability, eligibility and governing terms. Axyde will provide the final package before employment begins; if it differs materially, you may decline to commence employment without penalty. Applicable statutory and contract-required leave and benefits will be honored. No bonus or commission is offered for these positions.

Axyde Analytics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.