Who we are:
Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

You are:
You are an experienced Graphics Illustrator to support the Information Operations Deputy Directorate (J39). The Graphics Illustrator is expected to assist with content development, interviews, photography, and editorial review of material
Responsibilities:

• Utilize Adobe Illustrator and other tools as needed to support professional graphics development.
• Maintain situational awareness of United States policy and events in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility and keep abreast of current developments in the region to coordinate and, as appropriate, produce coordinated content selection for websites.
• The Graphics Illustrator shall ensure all site content has been approved and shall monitor feature and word counts and make recommendations to help achieve high level of customer satisfaction within site content budget constraints.
• The Graphics Illustrator shall contribute to periodic reviews and reports as requested by the COR.

The team:
Lawelawe Defense Inc ("LDI") is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB Lawelawe Defense offers an outstanding record of delivery on various projects encompassing: Program and Portfolio Management; Systems Engineering and Architecture; Network Engineering and Operations; Data Center Optimization and Operations; Desktop/Server and Application Virtualization.
Here's what you need:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. Passport.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Illustration, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience creating digital and print media visual assets.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, or similar software.
• Strong portfolio showcasing illustration skills and style versatility.
• Exceptional design sensibility, creativity, and attention to detail.

Bonus if you:

• Graphics Illustrator fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
• Prior experience providing Social Media Editing for classified content.
• Proficient in converting ideas and recommendations for graphics into mock-ups and final versions using various artistic tools.
• Previous experience working in the J39 supporting Information Operations.

Disclaimer:
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.
Lawelawe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Notice to all Applicants:
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.

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