Creative Specialist

• dependent on qualifications

Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits:

• Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS
• See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits
• Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching
• Unlimited mobile phone plan
• 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time
• Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan

We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly talented and creative individual to join our team as a Creative Specialist, responsible for innovating and designing content including graphics and other marketing materials for our team. This role requires a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for technology. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating compelling and innovative digital content that aligns with our brand and meets our business objectives.

This is a hands-on design role. You'll own projects from brief to final delivery, collaborate with marketing and sales teams, and have real creative input on work that gets seen. About 20% of your time will support our WordPress website - updating pages, formatting content, and keeping things visually consistent. If you have motion or video skills, there's room to use them; if not, that's fine too.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design campaign assets, paid media, event graphics, presentations, and sales collateral that reflect a premium brand
• Build and maintain visual consistency across digital and print touchpoints - email, social, web, and print
• Update and support the Summit 7 website in WordPress (~20% of your time) - page layouts, imagery, content formatting
• Manage your own projects: interpret briefs, hit deadlines, and own the quality of your output
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and leadership to translate business goals into compelling visuals
• Contribute ideas - we want a designer who pushes concepts, not just executes them
• Edit or produce motion graphics and video content on an as-needed basis (nice to have, not a dealbreaker)
• Design and coordinate the printing and shipping of company merchandise, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining inventory records.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of professional graphic design experience (agency, in-house, or freelance)
• A strong portfolio with recent work across both digital and print - this is the most important part of your application
• Expert-level Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; solid working knowledge of InDesign
• Experience updating or building pages in WordPress - you don't need to code, but you should be comfortable in the CMS
• Strong communication skills - you can take a brief, ask the right questions, and deliver
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software

Bonus Points with...

• Experience with After Effects or Premiere Pro for motion graphics or video editing
• Background in B2B, tech, or government/defense sector design
• Familiarity with UX or web design best practices
• Motion/video samples or websites in your portfolio

Work Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. May occasionally need to position self to maintain computers, including under the desks and in the server closet. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these solutions.

Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Export Control Notice: This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of national origin or immigration status. If a candidate does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (as defined in 22 CFR 120.15), the company will assess whether an export license is required. If a license is required, any offer of employment will be contingent upon the candidate's eligibility for, and the company's ability to obtain, such a license in accordance with U.S. law. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees.