Fairwinds Technologies · 13 hours ago
Illustrator (Hybrid- D.C/ Maryland)
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expFairwinds Technologies is a company supporting the DHS C-UAS Program by creating high-quality visual products. The Illustrator role involves producing illustrations and visual layouts that enhance national security communication and help partners understand counter-drone technologies and operational processes.
InfrastructureManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Specifies graphic materials, lettering, visual styles, backgrounds, and typographic elements
Designs layouts used in C-UAS technology guides, test-and-evaluation documents, and public-safety awareness campaigns
Conceives, sketches, and develops illustrations for C-UAS detection systems, sensors, and scenarios
Studies project briefs, sketches, and technical diagrams to understand mission requirements
Uses illustration software to refine designs and create isometric/perspective-based graphics
Translates technical information into accessible visual representations
Reviews illustration concepts with SMEs, engineers, and leadership
Incorporates feedback and updates based on changes to C-UAS program data
Selects or creates typography and graphic elements
Ensures consistency with DHS visual identity standards
Alters illustrations to enlarge, reduce, clarify, or improve quality
Prepares artwork for web, print, presentations, and multimedia
Produces visuals for fact sheets, technology guides, training modules, risk-awareness tools, and briefings
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S citizen with a valid secret security clearance
5-10+ years technical illustration experience
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Strong portfolio with technical, isometric, or concept illustrations
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, or related field, preferred
Experience supporting DHS, DoD, or federal programs
Familiarity with UAS/C‑UAS concepts
Motion graphics or 3D modeling experience
Benefits
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Fairwinds Technologies
Fairwinds Technologies is a defense and space manufacturing company that offers engineering, field service, and interactive training.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
Jim Sprungle
Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Sprungle
Chief Financial Officer
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