Web and Graphic Designer

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$93,090 - $113,988 Annually for the G02.2 level 
$111,600 - $136,656 Annually for the G02.3 level 
 
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

We have an opening for a Web and Graphic Designer to create dynamic and engaging visuals for a diverse range of communications products and media to support the Laboratory’s Intelligence Programs, Z Program and multiple organizations within the Global Security (GS) Principal Directorate. We are looking for a talented, creative, and strategic designer with relevant experience, skills, and talent in developing web content and performing layout, design, and graphics production. You will use your creative talents to create publications, infographics, posters, illustrations, logos and branding, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences. The selected candidates will work closely with all levels of management, program leaders, scientists, and administrative staff to communicate programmatic strategies, highly complex scientific research, and technology information to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences, primarily supporting products informing national policy makers on a wide range of topics concerning global security and the Intelligence Community. This position is in the Technical Information Department (TID) matrixed to the Global Security Principal Directorate.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

You will

• Perform sophisticated document formatting and layout in Word or PowerPoint using a variety of templates for many different sponsors. This work is strongly coordinated with the team lead/editor and programmatic production manager.
• Create or revise graphics in documents using PowerPoint, Illustrator, and Photoshop. May be required at times to perform3D modeling, design, and printing projects using computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as SolidWorks.
• Design new products in Word, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign for electronic or paper display. This may involve craft skills such as printing, cutting, and framing.
• Adhere to established standards for quality of work, guidelines, techniques, or procedures. Demonstrate methods and procedures, perform ongoing quality control checks, make routine commitments related to assignments, and interpret guidelines and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate production decisions on publication, multimedia, and presentation projects to oversee projects to completion, including coordinating work with other team members; estimating time and cost; choosing appropriate work methods; and setting work priorities and production schedules.
• Create, plan, and coordinate production decisions for various content to be used in publications, presentations, displays, and websites using a variety of computer software and conventional tools.
• Maintain and aid in designing classified websites (currently implemented in WordPress) for internal laboratory usage as well as external promotion of laboratory intelligence programs to the broad Intelligence Community.
• Collaborate with clients and coworkers to define, develop, and establish objectives to meet the design specification requirements for graphic projects and publications; for some projects, be responsible for customer contact and consultation.
• Communicate frequently with team lead about deviations in project costs and progress.
• Solve complex technical problems and assignments using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures to provide guidance to customers and coworkers regarding production process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the G02.3 level

• Meet with customers to conceptualize complex projects to understand timing, budget, production requirements, and intended outcomes for the most sensitive and critical projects.
• Prepare illustrations and animations, including two and three dimensional (2D and 3D).
• Work with management to establish the technical/creative direction for visual communication.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q/SCI-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, multimedia, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and significant related experience in layout and graphic design or related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, PowerPoint, WordPress), Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and relevant knowledge in the use of design concepts and typography principles.
• Ability to conceptualize and effectively design, plan, direct, and coordinate websites.
• Experience establishing production team commitments of cost, schedule, and quality for communication projects.
• Experience conceptualizing and effectively designing, planning, and coordinating production of design projects using knowledge of computer programs and design methods.
• Experience communicating conceptual ideas and understanding of current industry standards and emerging technologies for publication production, presentation, and web. Experience with technical illustration.
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills and ability to manage timelines and shift priorities to support workload demands.
• Verbal communication skills necessary to interact tactfully and effectively with a diverse group of disciplines and customers. Experience working within a team and building relationships with customers.
• Ability to foster long-term internal partnerships and balance creative expertise with customer objectives and requirements.

Additional qualifications at the G02.3 level

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word and PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and advanced relevant knowledge in the use of design concepts and typography principles. Knowledge of CMS such as Drupal and/or WordPress.
• Advanced experience preparing illustrations and animations, including 2D and 3D.
• Experience working with management and setting technical direction for visual communication.

Qualifications We Desire

• Advanced degree in graphic design, art, communications, or an engineering or scientific area.
• Experience with CAD software, such as SolidWorks, and 3D modeling, design and printing.
• Experience in web development (e.g., WordPress, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, Bootstrap, or other development).
• Understanding of LLNL’s primary missions of enhancing national security, ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, and pursuing advanced scientific and technological programs to further the national interest.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory.  If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request. 

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