Lead Visual & Brand Development Designer

JUSTIN L. WILLIAMS

Lead Visual/Graphics Designer Brand Development & Digital Asset Specialist

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creative graphic designer with 10+ years of experience delivering strategic visual solutions for defense, intelligence, and government clients. Proven expertise in developing brand-consistent digital assets including slick sheets, presentations, digital signage, and data visualizations that enhance organizational communication and awareness. Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and After Effects) with exceptional ability to collaborate with senior leadership, gather stakeholder input, and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. Demonstrated success in supporting strategic planning initiatives through impactful visual communication while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and brand standards.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Visual Designer AURUM LENZ, Upper Marlboro, MD Apr 2024 -- Present

Manage client-focused design projects from initial consultation through final delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and brand requirements

Execute commission-based illustration work across diverse subject matter, demonstrating versatility in visual problem-solving and client collaboration

Collaborate directly with clients to gather input, define creative concepts, and provide process recommendations that improve their commission-based requests.

Graphic Designer & Brand Specialist TI VERBATIM, Fort Belvoir, VA Feb 2024 -- Apr 2024

Developed comprehensive visual assets for DoD contractor clients, including intelligence briefings, digital signage, presentations, and analytical reports

Collaborated directly with government and defense industry senior leaders to define project scope, gather requirements, and ensure success metrics alignment

Applied brand standards and style guide requirements across all deliverables to ensure visual consistency and division brand identity

Graphic Designer EURSDALE, LLC., Bowie, MD Feb 2020 -- Sep 2023

Designed data-driven content for digital channels, creating infographics, slick sheets, and data visualizations to enhance audience engagement and organizational awareness while adhering to Section 508 compliance with assistive technology for 508 compliance (Screen readers, accessibility checker, color contrast ratio,etc.)

Collaborated with leadership and analytics teams on integrated creative campaigns, translating complex data and metrics into clear visual storytelling tailored to targeted audiences

Managed multiple concurrent projects with short deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and brand consistency

Graphic Designer Ironmark, LLC., Annapolis Junction, MD Oct 2018 -- Feb 2020

Large Format Print Specialist

Produced professional design and communications materials for federal government and commercial clients ensuring compliance with technical specifications and brand guidelines

Prepared production-ready design files for print and digital distribution maintaining meticulous quality assurance procedures

Performed quality assessments ensuring visual consistency across materials and compliance with established accessibility standards

EDUCATION

B.F.A. in Graphic Design -- Hampton University

Professional Certifications:

Web Design & Development Certification -- Prince George's Community College

508 Accessibility Certification -- ADA Compliance Training

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