Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
We are looking for a highly experienced Proposal Graphics Consultant to strengthen the visual quality and consistency of our U.S. Government proposals.
Responsibilities- Develop a reusable library of proposal graphics, templates, layouts, icons, and visual elements, potentially using Canva, PowerPoint, and Adobe tools.
- Translate complex technical and management concepts into clear, compelling graphics that strengthen proposal messaging.
- Provide rapid-turn graphics support during active proposals, including last-minute reviews and revisions.
- Establish consistent standards for layout, typography, color, iconography, imagery, and information hierarchy.
- Help proposal teams understand why particular visual approaches work and how to use templates appropriately.
- Review and update Dexis visual and branding guidelines as needed.
- Review Dexis website and corporate materials and recommend changes that strengthen consistency across the company’s visual identity.
- Work collaboratively with proposal managers, writers, subject-matter experts, and senior leadership.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience developing proposal graphics for U.S. Government contractors.
- Experience supporting large federal contractors, preferably in defense, national security, foreign affairs, intelligence, or related markets.
- Exceptional visual judgment and attention to detail.
- Strong ability to communicate complex ideas through diagrams, graphics, and information design.
- Ability to explain and defend choices involving layout, color, typography, icons, and imagery.
- Advanced proficiency with Canva, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable design tools.
- Strong customer-service orientation and ability to work effectively under tight proposal deadlines.
- Ability to respond quickly to short-notice assignments and substantially overlap with U.S. Eastern Time working hours.
- Dexis is particularly interested in designers who combine outstanding aesthetics with an understanding of how evaluators read and absorb complex government proposals.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION:
Candidates should submit the following in one combined PDF or Word document with their CV:
- A portfolio demonstrating relevant proposal and information-design work.
- Examples of work performed for federal or government-contracting clients.
- At least one client reference or testimonial specifically addressing quality, responsiveness, speed, and customer service.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated experience developing proposal graphics for U.S. Government contractors
- Experience supporting large federal contractors, preferably in defense, national security, foreign affairs, intelligence, or related markets
- Exceptional visual judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate complex ideas through diagrams, graphics, and information design
- Ability to explain and defend choices involving layout, color, typography, icons, and imagery
- Advanced proficiency with Canva, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable design tools
- Strong customer-service orientation and ability to work effectively under tight proposal deadlines
- Ability to respond quickly to short-notice assignments and substantially overlap with U.S. Eastern Time working hours
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant proposal and information-design work
- Examples of work performed for federal or government-contracting clients
- At least one client reference or testimonial addressing quality, responsiveness, speed, and customer service
- Understanding how evaluators read and absorb complex government proposals
What We Do
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world. We advance the mission of leading global engagement agencies, including USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We specialize in stabilization and conflict mitigation, security sector assistance, rule of law, anti-corruption, and inclusive economic growth. Our staff of over 500 full-time employees maintain an active presence across 80 countries. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system (QMS) makes us a reliable partner with our clients. Established in 2001, Dexis has grown at double-digit rates for over a decade and is now a solidly middle-market company, a feat demonstrated by 2.5% of small government services firms. Dexis’ agile, digital-forward workforce and robust business platforms ensure adaptive management is built into everything we do. As a minority-owned company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as the foundation of our corporate culture. Women make up seventy percent of staff and half of our executive leadership team. Forty percent of our staff and leadership team are from minority or historically under-represented communities. We are an active member of the communities where we work and provide matching donations to employee-driven social causes. Our employees have top ranked Dexis in Glassdoor as a company with the best growth prospects among its peers.
