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Clearance: Existing SECRET clearance (or higher) preferred
DESIGN PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION.
Spire Communications is seeking an exceptional art director to lead creative and design efforts in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), one of the world’s most influential organizations for breakthrough technology and innovation.
In this highly visible role, you will serve as a creative leader, strategic partner, and brand advisor to DARPA program managers and leadership, as well as the commercial, military, and academic partners working alongside them. You will help shape how some of the nation’s most ambitious and complex technology programs are understood by translating advanced scientific and defense concepts into sophisticated, compelling visual narratives for audiences ranging from technical experts and senior government leaders to industry and the public.
We are looking for more than an exceptional designer. This role requires a confident creative leader with strong judgment, a clear point of view, and proven experience leading and developing talented designers. You must be able to absorb complex information quickly, establish a creative direction, make decisive calls under pressure, and articulate the strategic reasoning behind those decisions to both creative teams and senior government stakeholders.
Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 per year
Medical (United Healthcare), dental (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield), and vision (United Concordia) plans paid at 100% (employee premium) plus 30% contribution to family premium
Monthly $50 “wellness” stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc.
Life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
18 days PTO and 8 federal holidays per year (+Veterans Day for those who have served)
Flexible home/office environment
Home office expense reimbursement
401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution
Employee referral bonuses
Annual stipend for employee and/or job-related training
We are a boutique, woman-led agency that specializes in technology, health, and science. Our clients are federal agencies and contractors charged with advanced R&D and vital national programs that make life better for all Americans. Our team is committed to the work of these pioneers and public servants. We believe in their missions, marvel at their innovations, and delight in telling their stories.
Every member of our team is a senior-level communicator. This means every assignment is an opportunity to work with and learn from the best strategists and storytellers—designers, videographers, writers, editors, media relations leads, social media managers, and web developers.
