Job Description:

Description The Mission Operations Division at Leidos is seeking a Graphics Shop Expert to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR).  The candidate will be responsible for directly and indirectly providing support to graphics design and fabrication, adhesives bonding, specialty fabrication and finishing, and printing across multiple materials.  The candidate must have experience with graphics shop equipment and best practices. Primary ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop customized graphics engineering solutions for unique, complex customer requirementsCreate, reproduce, or modify product design and fabrication, manage associated design and fabrication files, and maintain stock managementHelp manage project objectives and schedules for graphics design, engineering, and productionUtilize Adobe Creative Cloud software to create, reproduce, or modify artwork for a variety of quick reaction requirementsUtilize hand skills to install graphics-related items on a variety of substrates/materials to include, but not limited to, plastics, metals, wood, glass, vinyl, and fabrics Document products and services using photography equipment  Operate graphics shop tools: work with cameras and lighting equipment, cutting tools (manual and automated), solvents, adhesives and inks, laminators, lasers, scanners, printers: inkjet, UV-cure, solvent, pad, card, and labelPerform general graphics shop maintenance and organization Maintain graphics inventory stock management system Remain current on industry best practices and advances in technologyWork with team to maintain a safe operating environment in the shop and work closely with the safety officer to adhere to OSHA and EPA regulationsReceive and dispose of HAZMAT and HAZWASTE according to EPA regulations Communicate and interface with internal and external procurement vendors for material acquisition CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required 5% of the timeRequired QualificationsActive TS/SCI with a polygraph Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience. Work experience can be used in lieu of degreeExperience designing graphics for print productionDemonstrated experience solving complex problems with technical graphic design and manufacturingDemonstrated experience using general graphics shop equipment including DSLR cameras and large format printersExperience with general mechanical hand skills including those necessary to make minor repairs to graphics shop equipmentDemonstrated ability to reproduce or modify artwork using the Adobe Creative Cloud software suite including Adobe IllustratorDemonstrated ability to mentor junior employees in the design and troubleshooting of graphic design and productionDemonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and adapt quickly to changing requirementsDemonstrated experience working independently, as well as part of a team, including strong customer service and interpersonal skillsStrong desire to learn new skills and willingness to seek and accept feedback as part of a diverse teamDesired Skills At least 1 year of experience working with the customerDemonstrated ability to install graphics on plastics, metals, woods, glass, vinyl and fabricsDemonstrated ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair graphics shop equipment and toolsPay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.