Is there a military job for graphic designers?

I'm passionate about graphic design and considering a military path after high school. Are there graphic design roles in the military where I can use my skills? If so, what kind of opportunities might be available?

There are indeed roles within the military where your skills in graphic design can be exercised.

In many branches of the military, visual information specialists, also known as graphic designers, are employed to create a variety of visual media. With your skills, you could be generating everything from informational pamphlets to designing military publications, creating visual presentations, and designing digital and print media. This could involve creating graphic elements for websites, presentations, newsletters, and posters, adjusting photos, and creating infographics to convey information clearly.

For instance, the US Army employs Visual Information Specialists (25M) who produce graphic artwork that's used in Army publications, signs, charts, posters, television and motion picture productions. The Air Force offers careers as Multimedia Illustrators that essentially function as graphic designers, taking care of the layout and design of printed and published materials. The Navy's Mass Communications Specialists work on a range of media products like newspapers, websites, and multimedia presentations.

Take note that joining the military doesn't just mean you'll be working solely on your graphic design tasks; there would be more general military duties as well. Additionally, all military jobs require basic training, so you should be prepared for that type of environment also.

Remember to do your research thoroughly and speak to a recruiter to get a comprehensive understanding of what your role would be within the military and how it can advance your graphic design skills and career aspirations.