Sr. Principal Enterprise Graphic Designer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

We’re looking for an exceptional Sr. Principal Graphic Designer with art-director aspirations to join the Enterprise Brand Management team. This role reports to the Enterprise Associate Creative Director within Communications. The ideal candidate will find new ways to connect with our audience and grow traffic to internal and external editorial, social, tradeshow, event and Northrop Grumman web channels. This graphic designer will be the enterprise graphic communicator co-influencing the visual standards for the corporation.

This position is located in either Los Angeles, CA (Space Park) OR Falls Church, VA (Headquarters). Commuting to one of these offices is required. This is not a remote position.

This person will be an artist par excellence that thinks visually and works well with writers, web designers, photographers and videographers. They are an individual that does not wait for the phone to ring but rather is a tenacious networker who proactively finds and develops relationships and solutions that may not have been obvious to others.

This graphic designer will need experience and an innate passion for integrated marketing and brand communications, as well as an understanding of creative fundamentals, social media, exceptional project management skills and a knowledge of industry trends. They will be a brand steward within the organization, partnering to solve creative challenges in a strategic and thoughtful way, including taking technically complex programs and capabilities and turning them into engaging storytelling visuals for various audiences.

Above all else, this person brings passion and professionalism to a small, dedicated team of creatives where collaboration is essential, and egos are left at the door.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of brand guidelines, ensuring consistent representation of our brand identity across all touchpoints.

• Oversee and execute the creation of advertising materials, both digital and print, that effectively communicate our message and resonate with both our internal and external target audiences.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and inspiration to junior designers, fostering their growth and encouraging their best work.

• Collaborate closely with marketing, product development, and engineering teams to align design efforts with overall business goals.

• Stay current with industry trends, design technologies, and emerging creative techniques, and apply them to enhance our design approach.

In this job, you will:

• Design digital and print ads, presentations, announcements, webpages, brochures, handbooks, posters, special event graphics, infographics, pamphlets, data sheets, UX interfaces and other digital material as needed.

• Work directly with senior/executive leadership to prepare presentations, slides, tradeshow/event materials and other executive level marketing communication assets.

• Conceive, design and illustrate complex information and editorial renderings, graphs and other forms of illustration.

• Possess expertise in translating facts and features of subject material into graphics concepts that best convey intended meaning.

• Help to improve processes for visually disseminating complicated messages and data into an easy-to-digest format for a variety of audiences.

• Support the Enterprise Creative Director and team in implementing brand initiatives and assist in providing guidance to a wide variety of internal stakeholders.

• Adhere to existing processes for delivering communications content across all channels.

• Provide input on reproduction and printing processes through in-house resources or outside vendors if necessary.

• Collaborate closely with your content development team, weigh in on and add value to graphic, written, film and photography development and related visual materials.

• Be diligent in proof-reading, quality checking, and insuring the standards of anything you produce.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience OR Associate’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma and 12+ years of relevant experience.

• Professional experience in graphic design and art direction.

• Proven portfolio showcasing exceptional design skills and creative thinking.

• Strong understanding of branding principles and the ability to translate brand strategy into compelling visuals.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to guide and motivate a team of designers.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and other relevant design software.

• Mastery of Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Proven ability to implement AI tools into daily workflows for enhanced efficiency and productivity.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively present and explain design concepts to both internal teams and customers.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field a plus.

• 360 campaign experience a plus.

• B2B experience a plus.

• Experience in entertainment and advertising a plus.

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.