What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Specialist/Cartoonist -Intermediate (contingent 034) position at MSSI?
Title: Graphics Specialist/Cartoonist – Intermediate (contingent 034)
Location(s): APG, MD OR remote
Strong portfolio showcasing drawing skills, proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Adobe Animate or Toon Boom Harmony, and have a deep understanding of animation principles of timing, movement, and storytelling to create engaging animated content; key skills include storyboarding, character design, and the ability to adapt to different animation styles.
Secret security clearance is required.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide specialized cartoon illustration and character design support to enhance visual storytelling for CPE IEW&S communication initiatives.
- Demonstrate proficiency in digital illustration software and collaborate closely with public affairs, multimedia designers, and print production staff to ensure creative alignment and message clarity.
- Develop original cartoon illustrations, character designs, and comic-style graphics to support public-facing and internal communication products across print and digital media.
- Translate complex technical or operational content into engaging cartoon visuals that simplify messaging and increase audience comprehension.
- Collaborate with the public affairs team and senior creatives to conceptualize cartoon-based campaigns, storyboards, and visual themes aligned with mission objectives.
- Prepare artwork for integration into larger multimedia projects, including videos, infographics, social media content, and educational materials.
- Ensure all cartoon-based products adhere to Army and CPE IEW&S branding, security, and communication guidelines while maintaining stylistic consistency across deliverables.
- Adhere to the company’s AS9100 and QMS policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors Degree - computer graphics, animation, fine arts or a related field.
- A minimum four years’ (4) experience in the field of animation and design relevant experience required.
- Substitution: Associates degree and minimum seven (7) experience in the field of animation and design. Additional years’ experience can substitute for field of study.
- Familiarity with scripting and storyboarding.
- Ability to draw in a variety of styles.
- Experience in character rigging and skeletal animation.
- Strong understanding of timing, pacing and storytelling in animation.
- Preferred: Experience with 3D animation and modeling preferred.