Graphic Designer – Journeyman
At a glance
Mid-level Graphic Design role at IDS International. Columbia · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $71,250–$100,250 across the United States.
IDS International has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- You'll create and refine design work for print, branding, UX/UI, social, video, and digital campaigns
- You'll shape concepts through brainstorming, research, mood boards, and hands-on design execution
- You'll explain design choices, join customer discovery, and capture notes for project teams
- You'll deliver work for client and user needs while tracking deadlines and organizing files correctly
- You'll stay current with design tools and trends while supporting collaboration across ADG
What you bring
- You hold a related bachelor's degree, or an associate degree or high school diploma plus seven years of experience
- You bring at least three years of experience under the stated education path
- You have a portfolio and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
Who this fits
This role suits a designer who can work across print, digital, branding, UX/UI, social media, video, and multimedia projects. It is based in Columbia, Maryland, and requires flexibility because project reporting times may change with customer needs. Regular, predictable attendance is required, and occasional lifting of moderate weight, typically under twenty pounds, may be part of the job.
From the employer
Job Title
Graphic Designer – Journeyman
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Locations
Columbia, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer – Journeyman, for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to support creative design initiatives across print, digital, branding, and multimedia platforms. This role involves producing high-quality visual content, collaborating with creative teams, and contributing to the development of engaging design solutions aligned with client and brand objectives.
Key Duties
• Designs and iterates strategic creative solutions across print, branding, UX/UI, social media, video, and digital campaigns
• Participates in brainstorming sessions and contributes to idea generation
• Assists with research, mood boarding, concept development, and execution of design work
• Produces creative deliverables aligned with strategic direction and user/client needs
• Communicates design decisions clearly with project teams
• Stays current with design trends, tools, and technologies
• Participates in customer discovery sessions and takes notes as needed
• Organizes and maintains design files with correct structure, naming conventions, and storage procedures
• Maintains accountability for timelines and deliverables
• Contributes to team culture and collaboration within ADG
• Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• OR Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 7 years of experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience (aligned to the education substitution structure above)
• Portfolio required
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly required
Compensation
- $90,000k - $110,000k
- Benefits
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.
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