Graphic Designer

caandm Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Bethesda Contract Mid-level Graphic Design

Mid-level Graphic Design role at caandm. Bethesda · contract.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Lead visual work for publications, campaigns, patient materials, signage, digital displays, and social content while protecting brand standards
Run each request from brief through approval by setting timelines, tracking production, and coordinating medical-center stakeholders
Turn complicated medical and scientific information into accessible infographics and visual aids for patients, families, and military leaders
Produce and edit photo and video elements for integrated communications across platforms
Shape concepts with public affairs and communications partners for hospital events, initiatives, and crisis messaging

What you bring

Bring a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, communications, or a related discipline
Show at least five years in graphic design plus a portfolio covering branding, print and digital layouts, and infographics
Use InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop confidently, with knowledge of prepress and digital-file preparation
Have or be able to obtain SECRET clearance and apply HIPAA and PHI safeguards to every visual product
Demonstrate regulated-environment experience and the ability to prioritize many projects while meeting firm deadlines

Who this fits

This suits a designer who can explain complex healthcare and military information visually, manage high-volume work, and collaborate with public affairs and communications teams. The position is on site in Bethesda, Maryland, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. It is a contingent contractor role tied to proposal award, with full-time work supporting the medical center.

From the employer

CA&M, Inc. a small business dedicated to providing creative solutions for government clients and is accepting resumes for a contingent hire position (a proposal is being built and submitted, and the awardee performs the work).

We are currently accepting resumes for 2 Graphic Designers (2 full-time positions) to support a team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This work is on site in Bethesda, MD on the campus of Walter Reed National Medical Center.

We are accepting resumes for two highly creative and strategically minded Graphic Designers to serve as a primary visual storyteller for the nation's premier military medical center. This role is responsible for translating complex medical, military, and command information into compelling, high-impact visual communications. The ideal candidate will manage the entire lifecycle of design projects, from conceptualization to final production, ensuring that all visual materials advance the mission and maintain the prestigious brand of Walter Reed.

Qualifications:

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

• Ability or possesses a Security Clearance at the SECRET Level.

• 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, supported by a compelling portfolio that showcases expertise in branding, layout for print and digital, and data visualization (infographics).

• Demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with pre-press and digital file preparation.

• Proven experience in healthcare communications, Military public affairs, or a similar regulated, high-visibility environment.

• A thorough understanding of and ability to rigorously apply the principles of safeguarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) in all visual products.

• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects, set priorities, and meet firm deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with video editing and motion graphics software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects) is a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Design & Brand Management: Lead the design and production of a wide array of visual materials, including command-level publications, public health campaigns, patient education materials, environmental graphics, digital signage, and social media content, ensuring strict adherence to brand standards.

• Project Management & Workflow Coordination: Act as the project lead for all graphic design requests, developing project timelines, managing a production calendar, and coordinating with stakeholders across the medical center to define requirements, manage feedback, and ensure timely delivery.

• Visual Storytelling: Translate complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, accessible, and engaging infographics and visual aids that resonate with diverse audiences, from patients and families to senior military leadership.

• Multimedia Integration: Create and edit photographic and video assets, integrating them into comprehensive visual communication products that enhance storytelling and engagement across all platforms.

• Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with the entire public affairs and communications team to brainstorm creative concepts and develop cohesive visual strategies for major hospital events, initiatives, and crisis communications scenarios.

• Reporting & Approvals: Manage the approval workflow for all visual materials, presenting concepts and final products to senior graphic designers and leadership for review and final sign-off.