The Graphic Media Designer (Junior) creates visual content that supports training, workforce development, and communication initiatives for DoD and DAF organizations. The role involves designing digital and print materials such as infographics, presentations, social media graphics, and marketing collateral using industry-standard design tools like Adobe Creative Suite. Candidates must possess an Associate’s degree, an active Secret Security Clearance, and at least three years of experience producing visual design products and collaborating with subject matter experts to communicate complex information through clear and engaging graphics.
Description
The Graphic Media Designer (Junior) supports the development of visual communication products that enhance training, workforce development, and organizational communication initiatives within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Air Force (DAF) environment. This role is responsible for designing and producing engaging visual materials that support enterprise-wide training programs, marketing efforts, and internal communications. The Graphic Media Designer collaborates with instructional designers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and program stakeholders to translate complex technical or policy-related information into clear, visually compelling graphics for diverse audiences.
Responsibilities include designing and producing a variety of digital and print materials, including training course visuals, infographics, presentations, social media graphics, marketing collateral, and other workforce development materials. The Graphic Media Designer utilizes industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, to create high-quality visual products that align with established brand and style guidelines. The role also involves supporting enterprise-level training and workforce development initiatives by ensuring visual content is accessible, engaging, and consistent with organizational messaging and objectives.
Candidates must possess an Associate’s degree in a related field and maintain an active Secret Security Clearance. The position requires a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience creating visual design products supporting training programs, workforce development initiatives, organizational communications, marketing, or branding efforts.
Within that experience, candidates must demonstrate:
- Experience designing and producing enterprise-wide training and workforce development materials, including training visuals, infographics, presentations, social media graphics, and marketing collateral.
- At least three (3) years of experience using industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to create creative products aligned with established brand and style guidelines.
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex technical or policy information into clear, visually engaging, and accessible graphics.
The Graphic Media Designer must also demonstrate familiarity with key DoD training and financial management policies and regulations, including:
- DoD 7000.14-R – Financial Management Regulation
- 5 U.S.C. §4103 – Establishment of Training Programs
- National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2012
- DoDI 1300.26 and AFI 65-117 – DoD Financial Management Certification Program
- DoDI 1322.10 – Policy on Graduate Education for Military Officers
- DoDD 1322.18 – Military Training
- DoDI 1322.26 – Distributed Learning (DL)
- DoDI 1322.31 – Common Military Training
- DoDI 1400.25, Volume 410 – DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Training, Education, and Professional Development
This role requires strong creativity, visual storytelling ability, and collaboration skills to develop effective design products that support training delivery, workforce development, and communication efforts across DoD organizations.
About the Company
At Courageous Leadership Alliance, we empower organizations to achieve mission excellence through innovative training solutions, strategic organizational design, and data-driven performance improvement. With deep expertise in federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force operational environments, we specialize in transforming real-world requirements into effective learning systems that enhance readiness, decision-making, and team performance.
Our approach blends mission focus, instructional rigor, and enterprise insight. We work collaboratively with government partners and subject matter experts to design scenario-based training, performance measurement frameworks, and scalable solutions that reflect how teams operate in complex, high-stakes environments.
What sets us apart is our dedication to:
1. Operational realism: Our solutions mirror actual workplace challenges and decision points, preparing learners for performance under pressure.
2. Integrated systems thinking: We treat training as an enterprise information system—structured, measurable, and sustainable.
3. Continuous improvement: Through analytics, evaluation, and iterative design, we ensure solutions evolve with mission needs.
4. Federal and DoD expertise: With years of experience supporting readiness evaluations and organizational transformation, we deliver training that matters.
At Courageous Leadership Alliance, we don’t just build training—we build capability. Our work ensures people aren’t just trained, but ready.