Graphic Designer

As a Graphic Designer at the Leidos Partnership for Defense Health, your primary responsibilities will include creating high-quality visuals for various program-related materials, collaborating with engineering teams to bring complex ideas to life, and ensuring all designs adhere to Leidos and Department of Defense standards. You will also implement strategic communications strategies, respond to ad hoc design requests, and conduct quality checks to maintain technical accuracy in your work.

To qualify for the Graphic Designer position at Leidos, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a Technical, Communications, or IT-related field, along with 8-12 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong grasp of design and prototyping tools is essential. Additionally, candidates should have experience in technical report writing and editing, as well as the ability to work independently and in a team.

While prior experience supporting Department of Defense programs is preferred for the Graphic Designer role at Leidos, it is not strictly required. Candidates with a strong background in graphic design, creative problem-solving skills, and knowledge of the healthcare technology field will still be considered. However, familiarity with DoD programs can give you an edge in understanding the unique challenges and requirements of the role.

Graphic Designers at Leidos enjoy a collaborative and remote work environment, allowing for flexibility and creativity in delivering mission-driven design solutions. You will work alongside talented professionals who are dedicated to supporting the advancement of healthcare through technology. With an emphasis on teamwork and innovation, you’ll find a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth and the exploration of fresh ideas.

Graphic Designers at Leidos primarily utilize Adobe Creative Suite applications, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro DC, to produce high-quality visuals. Additionally, experience with design tools such as Figma and Microsoft PowerPoint is essential to develop compelling graphics and presentations. Familiarity with image editing, rich media creation, and technical data visualization tools will also be beneficial in this role.

In preparing for this question, be ready to discuss specific projects where you've leveraged Adobe Creative Suite. Highlight your proficiency in tools like Illustrator and Photoshop to create dynamic visuals. Speak to your design process, from initial concept sketches to final product, emphasizing your attention to detail and commitment to quality.

When answering this question, focus on your time management strategies. Describe how you prioritize tasks, utilize project management tools, and maintain communication with team members. Provide examples of past experiences where your organizational skills helped you successfully meet deadlines while delivering high-quality work.

To answer this, outline your approach to gathering technical requirements and standards from stakeholders. Describe your process for quality checks, incorporating feedback, and making adjustments to designs as needed. If applicable, share examples of how adhering to technical specifications has enhanced the final output in previous projects.

Be prepared to share a specific case where you successfully transformed intricate information into an easily understandable graphic. Discuss the tools and techniques you used, the audience for whom the graphics were created, and the impact your designs had on conveying the information effectively.

Discuss your methods for staying inspired, such as following design trends, participating in workshops, and collaborating with peers. Highlight how you seek new challenges and opportunities for creativity within your work environment and how this continual learning enhances your design skills.

When answering, emphasize your openness to feedback and how you view it as an opportunity for growth. Discuss a specific situation where you received constructive criticism, how you incorporated that feedback into your work, and the positive results that followed.

Provide an example of a project you worked on that required collaboration with engineers or technical teams. Discuss how you communicated effectively, navigated challenges, and ultimately achieved a successful outcome together. Highlight the importance of teamwork in creating compelling designs.

Share the metrics or feedback mechanisms you utilize to determine the effectiveness of your designs. These could include client satisfaction surveys, user testing results, or data on engagement and understanding of visuals presented. Discuss how this feedback informs your future design decisions.

Express your understanding of the software development lifecycle and how it affects your role as a Graphic Designer. Discuss how awareness of each phase informs your design choices and communication with the technical team, ensuring that your graphics support each stage effectively.

Stay updated on current design trends, especially in the context of healthcare technology. Discuss specific trends that you believe are shaping the industry, and how you see your role as a Graphic Designer contributing to implementing these trends in impactful ways.