Proposal Graphics Consultant

Accountabilities:

• • Develop and maintain a reusable library of proposal graphics, templates, layouts, icons, and other visual assets using tools such as Canva, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable platforms.
  • Translate complex technical, management, and programmatic concepts into clear diagrams, graphics, and information designs that reinforce proposal messaging.
  • Provide responsive graphics support throughout active proposal efforts, including rapid revisions, quality checks, and last-minute production needs.
  • Establish and maintain consistent standards for layout, typography, color, iconography, imagery, and information hierarchy across proposal materials.
  • Advise proposal teams on effective visual approaches and help colleagues understand how to use templates and visual assets appropriately.
  • Review and recommend updates to visual and branding guidelines to improve consistency and usability.
  • Review corporate and digital materials and identify opportunities to strengthen the organization’s overall visual identity.
  • Collaborate closely with proposal managers, writers, subject-matter experts, and senior leadership to ensure visual deliverables support strategic proposal objectives.
  • Explain and defend design decisions clearly, connecting choices around layout, color, typography, imagery, and information hierarchy to audience needs and proposal strategy.
  • Manage multiple priorities and short-notice requests while maintaining high standards for accuracy, creativity, responsiveness, and customer service.

  Requirements:

  • Demonstrated professional experience creating proposal graphics, particularly for U.S. Government contractors or federal clients.
  • Experience supporting large federal contractors, ideally within defense, national security, foreign affairs, intelligence, international development, or related markets.
  • Exceptional visual judgment, design sensibility, and attention to detail.
  • Strong information-design skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas through diagrams, graphics, layouts, and visual storytelling.
  • Advanced proficiency with Canva, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable professional design tools.
  • Ability to establish and maintain coherent visual systems covering typography, color, iconography, imagery, layouts, and information hierarchy.
  • Strong understanding of how government proposal evaluators consume and assess complex information, with the ability to design materials that improve clarity and comprehension.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain design rationale to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.
  • Strong customer-service orientation and a collaborative approach to working with proposal, technical, and leadership teams.
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and provide high-quality work during fast-moving proposal cycles.
  • Willingness and ability to respond quickly to short-notice assignments and substantially overlap with U.S. Eastern Time working hours.
  • A portfolio demonstrating relevant proposal and information-design work is required.
  • Examples of work completed for federal or government-contracting clients are required.
  • At least one client reference or testimonial addressing quality, responsiveness, speed, and customer service is required.

  Benefits:

  • Remote work within the United States.
  • Healthcare insurance for eligible employees.
  • Additional employee welfare benefits and perks.
  • A culture emphasizing inclusiveness, respect, fairness, trust, mentorship, and professional growth.
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact proposals supporting government and community-focused initiatives.
  • A collaborative environment where creativity and strong visual thinking are valued.
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Equal employment opportunity and commitment to an inclusive workplace.