Graphic Artist

Quick Facts

• Location: Camp S.D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan

• Position: Graphic Artist (Non-exempt)

• Reporting line: Art Director

Description

This role within MCCS Marketing produces high-quality visual content across digital, social media, web, email, and print platforms. You will create camera-ready design materials for marketing campaigns and prepare print-ready and digital-ready files for cross-platform distribution.

Responsibilities

• Create graphic design materials for marketing campaigns using industry-standard digital tools

• Design and execute layouts for publications (e.g., Okinawa Living magazine, Okinawa Guide) and other promotional items (ads, brochures, posters, menus, T-shirt designs, logos, flyers, and facility collateral)

• Produce visually compelling assets aligned with brand standards for omnichannel strategies

• Perform preflight checks and follow bleed/margin specifications and PDF/X output requirements

• Coordinate with the Art Director and Graphic Arts team to package assets for distribution

• Work with creative and marketing teams to clarify requirements, gather assets, meet deadlines, and maintain visual quality

• Track tasks and provide timely status updates

• Provide customer service for routine design inquiries and support administrative tasks as needed

• Adhere to safety regulations and comply with DoD creative tool policies

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience in illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, visual communication, graphics advertising art, or a related field

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Knowledge of layout design, typography, color theory, and publication design principles for digital and print

• Ability to produce high-quality graphics from concepts for ads, multi-page layouts, logos, posters, menus, brochures, and digital media graphics

• Understanding of digital production workflows including preflight checks and press/print specifications for press-ready files

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines while maintaining quality

Benefits

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Work-life balance

• Marine Corps Exchange and base facility privileges