Graphic and Web Designer

Leidos is seeking a Graphic and Web Designer to create clear visual experiences that support transportation research and emerging technologies. This onsite role in McLean, VA focuses on UX/UI and digital design, along with print and digital communications development, contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality visual communications for print and digital channels, including presentations, reports, fact sheets, infographics, diagrams, social media graphics, event materials, signage, proposals, and other communication products.
• Translate complex technical, research, and data-driven information into visual stories for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Develop creative concepts, visual identities, brand guides, and design approaches for projects, campaigns, events, demonstrations, proposals, and other high-visibility initiatives.
• Create and maintain templates, design systems, standards, and reusable asset libraries to support quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Apply typography, layout, information hierarchy, composition, and visual storytelling principles to produce effective designs.
• Develop production-ready materials for digital, print, large-format, and other formats.
• Design intuitive websites, landing pages, portals, and other digital experiences.
• Produce wireframes, page layouts, user flows, prototypes, and interface concepts aligned to user needs and project requirements.
• Use user-centered design and information architecture to improve navigation, content organization, usability, and overall user experience.
• Use Figma or comparable tools to develop, prototype, and communicate digital design concepts.
• Design and build content within content management systems and digital collaboration platforms such as Drupal, SharePoint, Google Sites, or similar platforms.
• Develop reusable digital components, page templates, and design patterns to enable consistent and scalable experiences.
• Collaborate with content and technical teams to translate communications, business, and user requirements into digital solutions.
• Incorporate responsive design and accessibility requirements, including Section 508 and WCAG, throughout the design and development process.
• Partner with communications professionals, researchers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders to deliver integrated communications products and solutions.
• Recommend creative approaches based on communications goals, audience needs, technical requirements, and project constraints, and clearly communicate design concepts and recommendations.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback while maintaining design quality, usability, accessibility, and brand standards.
• Manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities while meeting project schedules and quality expectations.
• Support onsite events, demonstrations, meetings, and other activities requiring visual or digital communications support.
• Stay current on evolving design, web, accessibility, and emerging technologies and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently located in the United States for the current three consecutive years and eligible for a Public Trust Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Design, UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Multimedia, or related discipline, plus 4-8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience creating presentations, publications, infographics, diagrams, digital graphics, and other information-rich communications.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience designing and building websites, digital products, or interactive experiences using Drupal, SharePoint, Google Sites, or comparable CMS tools, and using Figma or comparable UX/UI prototyping tools.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles, information architecture, responsive design, user-centered design, typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to translate complex technical subject matter into clear, accurate, accessible, and engaging content for multiple audiences.
• Demonstrated experience applying Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements to digital and visual communications products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and the ability to communicate design concepts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Growth- and solutions-oriented mindset, with initiative, creativity, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn new tools and approaches.
• Flexibility to manage multiple activities, respond to feedback, and adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including PowerPoint/Google Slides, Word/Google Docs, and SharePoint/Google Sites and Google Drive.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance, including three years of immediate U.S. residency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of or experience in the transportation industry, engineering, automated vehicle technologies, Cooperative Driving Automation, intelligent transportation systems, or emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
• Experience working with federal, state, or local government clients.

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Figma
• Drupal, SharePoint, Google Sites (content management systems and digital collaboration platforms)
• Wireframes, prototypes
• Section 508, WCAG
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word) and Google Workspace (Google Slides, Google Docs, Google Drive)

Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Location and Schedule

• McLean, VA (onsite)
• Full-time work expected at the customer site

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 65,650 to 118,675 per year
• Pay range (additional listing): $65,650.00 - $118,675.00
• Pay range (specified): $90,000 – $105,000

Posting Details

• Original posting date: October 15, 2026
• For U.S. positions: expected to remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date