NPS Graphic Artist/Designer - 28573
Date: May 28, 2026
Location: Monterey, CA, California, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 28573
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $72,800.00 - $78,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Summary
HII is seeking a highly motivated and creative Graphic Artist / Designer to support the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Energy Academic Group in Monterey, California. The selected candidate will provide advanced visual communication, graphic design, multimedia production, and digital content development support for academic, research, operational energy, and strategic communication initiatives supporting Department of Defense stakeholders
The ideal candidate will possess strong creative design capabilities combined with technical proficiency in multimedia production, branding systems, instructional content development, and user experience design. This role requires the ability to transform complex technical and operational concepts into visually compelling products that support education, research, outreach, and executive-level communications.
This part-time hybrid positoin will average 20 hours per week.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality visual and graphic design products for academic, research, training, and operational energy initiatives.
- Design and produce publications, reports, executive briefings, infographics, posters, brochures, and digital communications materials.
- Create and maintain branding and visual identity systems aligned with organizational objectives and DoD communication standards.
- Support UX/UI design and web content development for digital platforms and online learning environments.
- Design instructional graphics and e-learning visual assets supporting courseware and training delivery.
- Produce motion graphics, animations, multimedia presentations, and video content utilizing industry-standard software tools.
- Collaborate with faculty, researchers, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to develop communication products supporting strategic initiatives.
- Perform quality assurance reviews, print preflight validation, and final production preparation for both digital and printed materials.
- Ensure all deliverables maintain consistency, accessibility, professionalism, and visual quality standards.
- Support marketing, outreach, and communications campaigns associated with NPS Energy Academic Group programs and events.
What you must have
- 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including:
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- After Effects
- Premiere Pro
- Acrobat Pro
- Experience with UX/UI design principles and web content development.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating publication design, branding, multimedia, and digital communication products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, layout accuracy, typography, and production quality control.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Navy, or federal government organizations.
- Familiarity with instructional systems design and e-learning development tools.
- Experience with motion graphics, animation, and video editing workflows.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508 compliance).
- Experience supporting strategic communications, operational energy initiatives, or academic institutions.
- Familiarity with collaborative design and project management environments.
- Current or active DoD clearance
Physical Requirements
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.