Core One - Junior Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Sterling, United States.

Client: Core One

Location: Sterling, VA

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Core One is seeking a Junior Designer to support our growing Solutions Group. This role reports to our Lead Designer and is ideal for someone who takes pride in creating sharp, professional, and high-impact designs. The position primarily involves tactical work such as RFP graphics, pitch decks, proposal layouts, and collateral that need to be polished and precise, while also providing exposure to branding and storytelling, with opportunities for growth into broader creative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design polished, professional graphics for proposals (RFPs), pitch decks, and other collateral that clearly communicate key messages.
• Transform complex or dense copy into clean, visually compelling layouts that tell a story.
• Ensure brand consistency across all outputs while adapting to the specific needs of each project.
• Collaborate with the Lead Designer and cross-functional teams (proposals, talent, business development) to align visuals with strategic objectives.
• Manage multiple design requests with varying timelines, delivering accurate, on-time products in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute creative ideas that enhance Core One’s brand presence while maintaining a focus on tactical execution.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of design experience (agency, in-house, or freelance).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and presentation platforms (PowerPoint, Google Slides).
• Proven ability to produce clean, professional assets under tight deadlines.
• Strong eye for typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to accept feedback and direction well, delivering consistent, high-quality outputs.
• A portfolio demonstrating relevant design work (pitch decks, proposal graphics, collateral, or infographics) is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with branding or corporate identity work.
• Familiarity with government contracting or proposal graphics (or interest in learning).
• Comfort with integrating copy and design to reinforce key messages.
• Interest in growing into broader brand and storytelling responsibilities over time.