FWG Solutions is a rapidly growing systems integrator and premier small business provider of technology services to government and commercial clients. We are a trusted provider of cybersecurity, logistics, advanced engineering and operational support services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian agencies. We are a quality driven organization that leverages its ISO 20000-1:2011, ISO 27001:2013 and CMMI Level 2 quality standards, certifications and service delivery expertise to support all of our clients.
The Cartoonist/Illustrator will provide expert level graphic design/illustration experience to the team by creating cartoons or animations that meet the mission requirements and objectives, as outlined by the client.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide expert level graphic design/illustrations following the mission requirements and objectives, as outlined by the client
• Sketches and submits cartoon or animation for approval
• Develops personal ideas for cartoons, comic strips, or animations, or reads written material to develop ideas
• Makes changes and corrections to cartoon, comic strip, or animation as necessary
• Creates and prepares sketches and model drawings of characters, providing details from memory, live models, manufactured products, or reference material
• Discusses ideas for cartoons, comic strips, or animations with editorial team
• Keeps leadership up to date on industry trends related to the program mission
• Ability to edit video content for the team
• Provide required reporting to the appropriate members of leadership
• Other duties as related to the business functions of FWG Solutions, as assigned
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred
Experience:
• Minimum three to five (3-5+) years of experience in a similar role
• Previous military graphic design experience, preferred
Skills & Abilities:
• Expert knowledge and experience with graphic design via cartoons
• Familiarity with a wide variety of graphic design tools
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to utilize video editing technology and edit videos, preferred
• Superior interpersonal and relationship building abilities
• Proficiency in various Google Suite and Microsoft products
• Experience working with confidential, sensitive, and classified information
Work Environment:
• Onsite office environment
Clearance:
• Not required, but ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance is required prior to start
Other:
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Brazilian-Portuguese languages, preferred
$75,000 – $90,000 a year
Starting salary depends on experience.
This opportunity offers career development and growth, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package with 4 Weeks PTO w/ rollover, 11 paid holidays, company paid events and training, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
FWG holds multiple government contracting vehicles as a Prime Contractor to include: 8(a) Set-Aside; STARS III; GSA IT-70; Army ITES-3S; and CIO-SP3.
FWG Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law. FWG welcomes all individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for our jobs.
If you require accessibility assistance for this open position, please contact the Human Resources Department at HR@fwgsolutions.com.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)/AA Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/LGBTQ are encouraged to apply.