Brand Lead

McLean, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level8+ years expRegular

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive visual storytelling and design leadership for Agile Defense in regulated national-security environments.

  • Own concept-to-delivery of campaigns, visual identities, and multimedia assets for internal and external channels.
  • Must-have: 8+ years of design leadership translating complex tech into clear visuals.
  • Standout: Experience advising senior leaders and operating as a trusted communications counselor in regulated industries.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex, technical, and often sensitive subject matter into clear, compelling, and compliant visual content.
  • Execute with precision under tight constraints.
  • Execute conceptually strong corporate communications campaigns, visual identities, static and motion design assets, multimedia content and web experiences across internal and external channels, and strategic counsel to the Head of Marketing and Communications, as well as other key stakeholders within the business.
  • Bring a fresh perspective to visual storytelling, branding and design efforts within the defense industry, not defaulting to the way things have always been done.
  • Apply innovative thinking to deliver impactful campaigns that support Agile Defense’s business and brand objectives.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Ability to interpret and visualize complex technical information clearly and accurately.
  • Familiarity with Section 508 compliance and accessibility standards.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance (if required).
  • 8-10 years of marketing experience, preferably in national security, defense, government contracting, or related sectors.

Preferred

  • Experience leveraging and developing for digital and social media platforms.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing proactive communications strategies in large, complex organizations or government environments.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Experience advising senior leaders and operating as a trusted communications counselor.
  • Knowledge of federal contracting, IT services, digital modernization, and government affairs.
  • Experience with UX fundamentals or digital experience best practices (UX/UI Designer).
  • Prior experience supporting DoW or federal IT modernization programs.
  • Experience working in highly regulated industries (defense, aerospace, government contracting, or similar).
  • Experience in brand development and management, including creating and maintaining design systems. (Brand Designer)
  • Experience with AI-enabled workflows
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Agile Defense

Agile Defense: Always Evolving Agile Defense stands at the forefront of innovation, driving advanced capabilities and solutions tailored to the most critical national security and civilian missions. With operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Agile Defense supports our customer missions around the globe. Whether developing specialized solutions, contextualizing data, or strengthening cybersecurity, our expertise is instrumental in safeguarding our nation's sensitive assets. Advanced National Security and Civilian Capabilities Digital Transformation Applying advanced services, capabilities, and solutions securely to enhance mission operations and achieve optimal outcomes. Data Analytics Leveraging a data-driven approach, we deliver data insights that provide clarity to accelerate the decision-making process. Cyber Delivering Cyber Systems and Cyber Operations capabilities to defend against advanced and emerging cyber threats with certainty.

Founded in 1998
McLean, Virginia, USA
1.6K employees (48 in marketing)