What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brand Lead position at Agile Defense?
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1570
Job Title: Brand Lead
Location: McLean, VA
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• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Ability to interpret and visualize complex technical information clearly and accurately.
- Familiarity with Section 508 compliance and accessibility standards.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance (if required).
- 8-10 years of marketing experience, preferably in national security, defense, government contracting, or related sectors.
- Experience leveraging and developing for digital and social media platforms.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing proactive communications strategies in large, complex organizations or government environments.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Experience advising senior leaders and operating as a trusted communications counselor.
- Knowledge of federal contracting, IT services, digital modernization, and government affairs.
- 8 years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with UX fundamentals or digital experience best practices. (UX/UI Designer)
- Prior experience supporting DoW or federal IT modernization programs.
- Experience working in highly regulated industries (defense, aerospace, government contracting, or similar).
- Experience in brand development and management, including creating and maintaining design systems. (Brand Designer)
- Experience with AI-enabled workflows
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
- Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
- Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
- Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
- Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
- Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
- Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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