[Hiring] Proposal and Marketing Graphic Designer @Kentro

Role Description

Kentro is hiring a Proposal & Marketing Graphic Designer to support the Business Development and Marketing/Communications departments by providing proposal graphic design support and design support for Kentro's brand, campaigns, events, digital channels, and internal communications.

This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

The pay range for this position is $80-100K annually/hourly.

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with technical and business subject matter experts, authors, and capture managers to conceptualize processes and ideas to develop visually appealing proposal graphics.
• Develop graphics consistent with Kentro branding standards and compliant with RFP requirements.
• Make suggestions for space-saving considerations, clarity of message, and design options.
• Edit/update existing graphics in Illustrator and validate contents with proposal managers or authors.
• Perform quality reviews of graphics and ensure graphics version control within Adobe CC and proposal working files.
• Produce high-quality and consistent graphical content for oral presentations using Illustrator and PowerPoint.
• Attend kick-off meetings and maintain awareness of proposal schedule to keep pace with review cycles.
• Design marketing and communications materials across print and digital formats.
• Create social media graphics, web graphics, email headers, and digital ad creative.
• Design event and trade show materials, including booth displays and signage.
• Prepare print-ready files and coordinate with print and production vendors.
• Produce visual assets for podcast, webinar, and video content.
• Design internal communications materials, including presentations and employee event collateral.
• Design executive presentations and thought leadership graphics.
• Build and maintain branded templates and a shared library of icons and graphics.
• Apply Kentro brand guidelines across all deliverables.
• Manage proposal deadlines and MarComm requests through a shared intake and prioritization process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in graphic design work, specifically in a corporate/business environment.
• Experience in government contracting proposals/understanding of the RFP process.
• Demonstrated experience/ability to work efficiently and effectively with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to execute tasks with minimal supervision with strong self-motivation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer and design skills, including proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of Word Template design and desktop publishing.
• Portfolio demonstrating both proposal graphics and marketing design work.
• Experience designing for social media, web, email, events, and large-format print.
• Experience applying and maintaining corporate brand guidelines across multiple channels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of motion graphics or video editing preferred.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards for digital documents and graphics preferred.

Clearance Requirement

• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card).
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance or higher.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including paid time off and healthcare benefits.
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
• Flexibility for professional growth and networking opportunities.
• Activities to foster team bonding, including happy hours and holiday events.
• Commitment to community involvement through charity events.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Kentro is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions, please click on the job link and then click the blue “Apply” button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps.

If you need alternative application methods, please email [email protected] and request assistance.

Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [email protected] .