Intelligence Graphic Artist

SMX

7h • $81,000 - $125,000

About The Position

SMX is seeking Intelligence Graphic Artists to support the production of finished intelligence (FINTEL) by transforming complex analytical content into clear, engaging, and visually compelling products. This role involves close collaboration with intelligence analysts and internal teams to create and enhance visual materials—including maps, charts, illustrations, and infographics—that effectively communicate key themes and insights.
This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2026.

Requirements

• Required Clearance: TS/SCI
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a minimum of four (4) years of experience working in a professional environment in lieu of a degree
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite or Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with graphic design and layout
• Design proficiency and the ability to quickly understand and visually interpret complex information in support of mission objectives and Intelligence Community Standards
• Knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community (IC)
• Experience in data visualization and a DoD Environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be willing to deploy and have a valid US passport

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and other stakeholders to fully understand product details, goals, and objectives
• Take draft products and documentation from concept to completion, ensuring each graphical document delivers the correct information in an easy-to-understand format
• Responsible for creating and modifying graphics, illustrations, brochures, manuals, publications, and other artwork to better communicate textual content Research and create maps, pictures, charts, bar scales, and graphics that highlight key themes in products
• Develop and maintain databases of stored graphics to quickly create products
• Operate standard computer hardware and software to prepare, revise, print, and store text, illustrations, graphs, and charts and assist with basic illustrations and detail from models, sketches, memory, written or oral instructions, and imagination
• Select font type, draw lettering, layout materials, determine the style, technique, and medium best suited to produce the preferred effects and conform to reproduction requirements
• Collaborate with analysts to make recommendations that assist illustrating key themes in graphical format
• Quickly grasp complex topics, identify main themes, and while using imagination, deliver high-quality content for the intended audience in text and pictures
• Analyze information and determine the clearest and most logical way to graphically communicate information for greatest comprehension and will generate innovative ideas for content and workflow solutions while meeting with subject-matter experts to ensure specialized topics are appropriately addressed
• Must be willing and able to deploy as needed
• Must have valid US Passport

Benefits

• At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level