Graphic Designer (CENTCOM Public Affairs Directorate)
Tampa, FL
Full Time
Mid Level
Opportunity: Graphic Designer
Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a Graphic Designer to support contracted services for the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs Directorate (CCPA). This contract will include executing communication strategies and ensuring accurate, timely information to U.S. and regional audiences. It will employ digital tools to monitor, collect, translate, and analyze traditional and social media across CENTCOM’s 21-nation area of responsibility, supporting senior leader decision-making, correcting misinformation, and aiding counter-propaganda efforts. Services will include strategic communication planning, media engagement, crisis response, training, and quality assurance. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing high-quality visual content across print and digital platforms, including presentations, exhibits, marketing materials, and briefings.This role requires a deep understanding of design principles, public affairs, and the ability to translate complex information into visually compelling products while adhering to Air Force, DoD, and CENTCOM policies.
Location: The primary place of performance is at HQ CENTCOM, MacDill AFB. Other anticipated work may include TBD locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) or at locations within the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility. Continuity of Operations: As specified by the Command’s COOP instruction and as determined by the CCPA Director, be prepared to deploy toalternate site COOP locations to support the headquarters response to an imminent threat or in response to an emergency (e.g., natural disasters).
Travel: CENTCOM Hosts/Leads at least seven (7) major exercises per year and oversees over 40 exercises between its exercises and its components. The CENTCOM exercises are held in the CONUS, and OCONUS, specifically, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Jordan. The component exercises are held in: Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Israel. Travel can include travel both inside and outside of the CENTCOM Area of Operations.
Level of Effort: Full-time
Availability: Anticipate Spring-Summer 2026 start date. Personnel will be expected to be present from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Situations may require extended hours of operations, to include military exercises, contingency operations, or weather emergencies.
Objective: Execute the following job responsibilities in support of the CENTCOM Public Affairs Directorate:
Deliverables:
General Requirements:
All contractor personnel will be responsible for the following tasks, actions, and processes:
Qualifications & Skills:
Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a Graphic Designer to support contracted services for the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs Directorate (CCPA). This contract will include executing communication strategies and ensuring accurate, timely information to U.S. and regional audiences. It will employ digital tools to monitor, collect, translate, and analyze traditional and social media across CENTCOM’s 21-nation area of responsibility, supporting senior leader decision-making, correcting misinformation, and aiding counter-propaganda efforts. Services will include strategic communication planning, media engagement, crisis response, training, and quality assurance. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing high-quality visual content across print and digital platforms, including presentations, exhibits, marketing materials, and briefings.This role requires a deep understanding of design principles, public affairs, and the ability to translate complex information into visually compelling products while adhering to Air Force, DoD, and CENTCOM policies.
Location: The primary place of performance is at HQ CENTCOM, MacDill AFB. Other anticipated work may include TBD locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) or at locations within the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility. Continuity of Operations: As specified by the Command’s COOP instruction and as determined by the CCPA Director, be prepared to deploy toalternate site COOP locations to support the headquarters response to an imminent threat or in response to an emergency (e.g., natural disasters).
Travel: CENTCOM Hosts/Leads at least seven (7) major exercises per year and oversees over 40 exercises between its exercises and its components. The CENTCOM exercises are held in the CONUS, and OCONUS, specifically, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Jordan. The component exercises are held in: Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Israel. Travel can include travel both inside and outside of the CENTCOM Area of Operations.
Level of Effort: Full-time
Availability: Anticipate Spring-Summer 2026 start date. Personnel will be expected to be present from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Situations may require extended hours of operations, to include military exercises, contingency operations, or weather emergencies.
Objective: Execute the following job responsibilities in support of the CENTCOM Public Affairs Directorate:
- Collaborative Design & Development:
- Work closely with editors, subject matter experts, and leadership to create mission-aligned visual products.
- Interpret project objectives and incorporate feedback from senior leaders to ensure clarity, impact, and effectiveness.
- Exhibit & Display Design:
- Conceptualize, design, and produce exhibits, infographics, and display art for official presentations and engagements.
- Develop creative solutions from rough sketches or minimal guidance, ensuring designs align with communication goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Creative Direction:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess design requirements, audience demographics, and strategic messaging.
- Provide multiple design options when project requirements are ambiguous, using creative judgment to guide visual direction.
- Digital & Print Production:
- Utilize industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) to develop print, digital, and motion graphics.
- Ensure all designs are optimized for various platforms, including digital displays, social media, and briefing materials.
- Adapt designs for use in both U.S. and foreign environments, ensuring cultural and contextual appropriateness.
- Content Analysis & Visual Accuracy:
- Analyze materials to ensure designs accurately represent information while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Support senior leaders with presentation development, ensuring visual clarity and engagement.
- Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing:
- Provide guidance to junior team members or non-design personnel on best practices in visual communication.
- Availability & Mission Support:
- The Graphic Designer must be available to support emergent 24/7 surge requirements outside normal working hours in the event of crises, operational shifts, or mission-critical events as directed by the CCPA Director.
Deliverables:
- Collaborative Design & Development: Develop mission-aligned visual products in coordination with editors, subject matter experts, and leadership.
- Interpret project objectives and integrate feedback from senior leaders to ensure clarity, impact, and effectiveness.
- Exhibit & Display Design: Conceptualize, design, and produce exhibits, infographics, and display materials for official engagements.
- Develop creative solutions from rough sketches or minimal guidance, ensuring alignment with communication goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Creative Direction: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess design requirements and strategic messaging. Provide multiple design options when project requirements are ambiguous, using creative judgment to guide visual direction.
- Digital & Print Production: Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) to create high-quality visual content. Ensure all designs are optimized for various platforms, including digital displays, social media, and printed
- materials.
- Adapt designs for U.S. and foreign environments, ensuring cultural and contextual appropriateness.
- Content Analysis & Visual Accuracy: Analyze content to ensure designs accurately represent information while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Support senior leaders with visually compelling presentation materials that enhance engagement.
- Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Provide guidance to team members or non-design personnel on best practices in visual communication.
- Availability & Mission Support: Support emergent 24/7 surge requirements during crises, operational shifts, or mission-critical events as directed by the CCPA Director.
General Requirements:
All contractor personnel will be responsible for the following tasks, actions, and processes:
- Information Gathering: search and collect data from diverse sources, including online platforms, databases, publications, and reports.
- Analysis: analyze the collected information to identify trends, patterns, and insights that may be valuable for theorganization. This will involve data analysis, content analysis, or other analytical techniques.
- Assessment of Credibility: evaluate the credibility and reliability of the information gathered to ensure that accurate andtrustworthy data is used for decision-making.
- Reporting: prepare reports, summaries, or presentations based on analysis to communicate findings to relevant stakeholders within the organization.
- Monitoring and Alerting: continuously monitor sources for new information relevant to the organization and set up alerts or notifications to ensure timely awareness of important developments.
- Risk Assessment: assess potential risks and opportunities based on the information gathered, helping the organization tomake informed decisions and mitigate potential threats.
- Collaboration: collaborate with other Specialists or departments within the organization to share insights and coordinate responses to emerging issues.
- Tool and Technology Utilization: stay updated on tools and technologies used for information gathering and analysis, suchas data mining software, social media monitoring tools, and analytical platforms.
- Stakeholder Engagement: engage with external stakeholders to exchange information, collaborate on analysis efforts, and build partnerships for mutual benefit.
- Legal and Ethical Compliance: ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards governing the collection and use ofpublicly and commercially available information, including privacy laws and intellectual property rights.
- Training and Development: provide training to colleagues on effective methods for gathering and analyzing publicly and commercially available information or contribute to the development of best practices within the organization.
- Crisis Response: During crisis situations or emergencies, provide real-time updates and analysis to support decision-making and response efforts.
- Quality Assurance: ensure the accuracy, relevance, and reliability of the information analyzed, employing rigorous quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of data integrity.
- Strategic Planning: participate in strategic planning processes by providing insights and recommendations based on the analysis of publicly and commercially available information, helping to shape the organization's goals and priorities.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Security Requirements: Must have a minimum SECRET clearance prior to Contract award.
- 3+ years of professional experience in graphic design, multimedia production, or visual communication, preferably within a DoD or military environment.
- Proven experience in designing for presentations, briefings, digital media, and printed materials.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
- Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, layout design, branding, and typography.
- Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals for diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of UI/UX design, motion graphics, and interactive media is a plus.
- Attention to detail in both conceptual design and final production.
- Ability to work in a high-tempo environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
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