Graphic Specialist/Cartoonist -Intermediate (contingent 034)

Description

Title : Graphics Specialist/Cartoonist – Intermediate (contingent 034)

Location(s): APG, MD OR remote

Strong portfolio showcasing drawing skills, proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Adobe Animate or Toon Boom Harmony, and have a deep understanding of animation principles of timing, movement, and storytelling to create engaging animated content; key skills include storyboarding, character design, and the ability to adapt to different animation styles.

Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities include :

• Provide specialized cartoon illustration and character design support to enhance visual storytelling for CPE IEW&S communication initiatives.

• Demonstrate proficiency in digital illustration software and collaborate closely with public affairs, multimedia designers, and print production staff to ensure creative alignment and message clarity.

• Develop original cartoon illustrations, character designs, and comic-style graphics to support public-facing and internal communication products across print and digital media.

• Translate complex technical or operational content into engaging cartoon visuals that simplify messaging and increase audience comprehension.

• Collaborate with the public affairs team and senior creatives to conceptualize cartoon-based campaigns, storyboards, and visual themes aligned with mission objectives.

• Prepare artwork for integration into larger multimedia projects, including videos, infographics, social media content, and educational materials.

• Ensure all cartoon-based products adhere to Army and CPE IEW&S branding, security, and communication guidelines while maintaining stylistic consistency across deliverables.

• Adhere to the company’s AS9100 and QMS policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience :

• Bachelors Degree - computer graphics, animation, fine arts or a related field.

• A minimum four years’ (4) experience in the field of animation and design relevant experience required.

• Substitution: Associates degree and minimum seven (7) experience in the field of animation and design. Additional years’ experience can substitute for field of study.

• Familiarity with scripting and storyboarding.

• Ability to draw in a variety of styles.

• Experience in character rigging and skeletal animation.

• Strong understanding of timing, pacing and storytelling in animation.

• Preferred : Experience with 3D animation and modeling preferred.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Preferred

• Associates or better

Experience

Required

• Demonstrate proficiency in digital illustration software and collaborate closely with public affairs, multimedia designers, and print production staff to ensure creative alignment and message clarity.

• Prepare artwork for integration into larger multimedia projects, including videos, infographics, social media content, and educational materials.

• Ensure appropriate branding, security, and communication guidelines are followed.

• 4 years: Bachelor's Degree in computer graphics, animation, fine arts or a related field

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