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IDS International

Global security training and expeditionary support

Production Artist

Full-Time
$85k - $95k
Senior
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Columbia, MD, USA
Hybrid
Art, Graphics & AnimationGraphic Design

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is required; four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
  • A minimum of seven years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within an agency, consulting, professional services, or in-house marketing environment.
  • A portfolio demonstrating exceptional typography, layout, presentation design, and visual hierarchy skills.
  • Experience designing within established brand systems and adapting creative across multiple formats and channels.
  • Working knowledge of digital and print production best practices.
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
  • Advanced PowerPoint skills, including experience creating polished presentations, master slides, and editable templates.
  • Experience designing and developing content within the Microsoft Office suite.
Responsibilities
  • Produce high-quality creative assets across presentations, social media, marketing collateral, digital campaigns, templates, and branded communications.
  • Extend and apply established brand standards across new deliverables while maintaining visual consistency and attention to detail.
  • Create, maintain, and improve PowerPoint, Word, Canva, and Adobe templates that are flexible, editable, intuitive, and visually polished.
  • Prepare graphics and visual assets for websites, digital marketing initiatives, presentations, print materials, and internal communications.
  • Adapt, resize, and reformat existing creative for multiple audiences, platforms, and delivery channels while preserving design integrity.
  • Manage multiple projects and quick-turn creative requests while delivering work that consistently meets quality standards.
  • Ensure layouts, typography, imagery, spacing, hierarchy, and overall design execution align with established brand guidelines and best practices.
  • Prepare production-ready files and apply technical specifications required for both digital and print distribution.
  • Conduct thorough quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, usability, and technical readiness prior to final delivery.
  • Collaborate with marketing and business stakeholders to translate concepts into visually compelling deliverables.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Adobe XD, Sketch, or Figma.

About the company

IDS International provides global Training & Technical Services for international government projects, including security for government construction sites, escorted access to secure facilities, and extensive military training. It also delivers Infrastructure Protection, Expeditionary Support, Specialized Training, and Cyber & Information Warfare services, working with multidisciplinary teams to meet client objectives in hostile and complex environments. Its approach combines field-tested training, protective services, and integrated support such as logistics, engineering, program management, and facilities operations to prepare warfighters and support government, defense, diplomacy, development, and public-sector needs. The company aims to help clients achieve mission objectives by delivering customized, mission-focused solutions tailored to each engagement.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • FY2026 YTD obligations reached $11.9 million across 17 award actions by August 2026.
  • February 2026 Iraq training wins added $5.1 million in fresh DoD obligations.
  • Department of State work remains sticky, including $7.7 million ending December 31, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Nine incumbent recompetes worth $160.3 million return to market within 24 months.
  • The Truman Presidential Library security contract ends March 31, 2026, forcing rebid risk.
  • A 2021 Delaware dispute over Iraqi training payments signals acquisition-related litigation overhang.

What makes IDS International unique

  • Arlington-based IDS International won Korea-wide construction security monitoring MATOCs on March 12, 2026.
  • Its federal footprint spans DoD, State, and NARA, with 1,018 awards tracked.
  • The company sells cleared security, training, and technical services for overseas government missions.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays