Graphic Design and Tradecraft Specialist

Razor Talent

Columbia, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$135,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Detail Oriented, Digital Media, Documentation, Documentation Format, Editing, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Forensic Science, Graphic Design, Graphics, Internet Security, Law Enforcement, Photography, Production Support, Publications, Quality Management, Social Media, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Technical Delivery
LOCATION
Columbia, MD
POSTED
25 days ago
Our client is seeking a Mid-Level Graphics & Tradecraft Specialist to support creative production for a federal customer in Columbia, Maryland. This role sits within the Graphics & Tradecraft team and focuses on producing high realism, AI assisted imagery and supporting assets used in real world operational contexts. The position requires strong technical skill in generative imagery, attention to detail, and comfort working in classified, mission driven environments.
Education & Certification Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in technical field, graphic design, IT or computer science
Clearance Requirements:
  • TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and refine digital media assets, supporting documentation, and other virtual production content
  • Create background and scene imagery using generative AI tools and composite techniques
  • Perform critical analysis of imagery to ensure quality and realism standards are met prior to publication
  • Collaborate directly with users to understand content specific requirements and tailor outputs accordingly
  • Iterate on content using prompt engineering, LoRA models, and post processing techniques to meet required quality thresholds
  • Maintain and organize asset libraries for rapid access and reuse
  • Contribute to documentation, workflows, and standard operating procedures for graphics production
Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience in digital production, photo editing, or AI assisted image generation
  • Proficiency with AI image generation tools, including prompting, model selection, and iterative quality improvement
  • Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop and/or equivalent photo editing software for post processing and compositing
  • High attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies in generative media
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements and priorities
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with diffusion models, ComfyUI, or similar pipeline based AI image generation platforms
  • Proficiency with additional Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Lightroom, Illustrator, or After Effects
  • Background in photography, visual design, or forensic image analysis
  • Understanding of social media platform image requirements, compression artifacts, and realistic scene generation
  • Experience with identity document formats, security features, and verification processes
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity programs, including red teaming
Employer Information:
Our client delivers mission critical technology for federal law enforcement and national security partners, operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and identity technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Employment is at will.

Benefits Overview:
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed for high performing professionals, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; a 10% company contribution to a Vanguard sponsored 401(k) plan vested immediately; 7 weeks paid time off accrued semi monthly; life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance; dependent care and health FSA accounts; $5,000 annual professional development and tuition reimbursement; $200 monthly communication allowance; $2,000 technology allowance every two years; employee equity participation; and referral, annual, and spot bonuses.

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