Creative Director

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

SOS international LLC is seeking a highly qualified Creative Director to serve as the single managing director in support of mission-critical strategic communications and information operations. The Creative Director will lead and integrate multidisciplinary creative efforts to deliver compelling, mission-aligned content that supports senior leader engagements, operational messaging, and global dissemination requirements.

This role is responsible for ensuring all creative products—graphics, original artwork, photography, video, and digital media—meet commercial-quality standards while aligning with U.S. Government branding, strategic communication objectives, and operational intent. The ideal candidate brings a blend of creative leadership, operational awareness, and experience supporting DoD or interagency environments.

 

Duties

 

• Provide oversight and leadership to creative staff, including commercial artists, graphic designers, web designers, photo editors, videographers, and other creative professionals.
• Ensure branding and quality standards are maintained across all artwork, layout, and design.
• Oversee the creation of graphics, original artwork, photographs, and video content to ensure commercial-quality output.
• Ensure all creative content aligns with established branding and industry standards.
• Support the editorial intent of Government publications through consistent and high-quality creative output.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience providing oversight and leadership to creative staff, including commercial artists, graphic designers, web designers, photo editors, and other creative professionals.
• Proven ability to ensure branding and quality standards are maintained across all artwork, layout, and design.
• Experience overseeing the creation of graphics, original artwork, photographs, and video content to ensure commercial-quality output.
• Ability to ensure all creative content aligns with established branding and industry standards.
• Experience supporting the editorial intent of Government publications through consistent and high-quality creative output.
• Experience supporting DoD, USSOCOM, or other federal government communications, public affairs, or information operations efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of digital media production, visual storytelling, and audience targeting.
• Proficiency with industry-standard creative tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud suite or equivalent).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (level as required by task order).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years’ experience working with foreign language versions and translations to and from English language publications.

• Experience supporting strategic communications, psychological operations (PSYOP), or influence campaigns.
• Familiarity with USSOCOM J39, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command communication structures and processes.
• Experience developing content for international audiences and cross-cultural environments.
• Knowledge of data analytics or audience engagement metrics to inform creative decisions.
• Experience operating in deployed or forward environments supporting operational missions.
• Background in video production, motion graphics, or interactive media.

Work Environment

• Normal office conditions.
• The primary performance location for this contract will be MacDill AFB, Florida.
• The Government reserves the right to require contract performance at alternate locations, as dictated by mission requirements; these locations may be subject to change.
• Occasional travel may be required in support of senior leader engagements or operational needs.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.