Heather's Journey at Peraton: Blending Art and National Security
May 2021 - Present
Highlights
Completed over 500 projects in 2024
Winner of a 2025 Hermes Award for the development and design of the Peraton Brand Guidelines, currently used company-wide
Created and managed visual assets for more than 25 corporate-level tradeshows and events
Managed branding and merchandise selection for the company store in collaboration with external vendors
Collaborated closely with the CEO on presentations for investors and other key audiences
Branded five Peraton facilities across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area
Overview
Since 2021, Heather has applied her creative talents and design expertise as a graphic designer at Peraton, a forward-thinking government contractor focused on national security and information technology.
In her position, Heather translates complex data into visually engaging and easily digestible designs. This includes crafting presentations for executive leadership and visual materials for events and tradeshows, all of which are essential in effectively communicating critical information to diverse stakeholders. By leveraging various mediums, Heather directly supports the company's mission to deliver innovative solutions for defense and intelligence agencies.
The challenge of merging creativity with the necessary constraints of national security demands precision. Heather ensures her designs comply with security protocols and guidelines while maintaining visual appeal and clarity.
Working at Peraton has immersed Heather in a setting where collaboration, innovation, and adaptability are essential. She regularly works alongside subject matter experts, analysts, and project managers to understand the complexities and details of the information presented. This teamwork enables her to develop designs that not only align with the company's broader vision but also meet the specific needs of each stakeholder..
Heather is proud to be part of a company that places such a strong emphasis on national security. Peraton's commitment to serving the nation's defense and intelligence agencies aligns with her own principles, allowing her to contribute her artistic talents to a greater cause.
Practice Areas
Branding, Brand Identity, Advertising, Publication Design, Events, Social Media Graphics, Tradeshows, Presentations, Video, Company Store Management, and Merchandise Design

Corporate Headquarters, Photographed by Heather Slota 2022

Corporate Headquarters, Photographed by Heather Slota 2022

Social Media Graphic for 9.11

Campaign Promotional Social Media Graphic

Social Media Graphic

Social Media Graphic

Contract Win Social Media Graphic

GEOINT Trade Show Booth 2023

Goddard Memorial Dinner 2023

Collateral (Two Sided)

Collateral (Four Pages)

Peraton Brand Guidelines (70 pages)

Product Catalog (40 Pages)

Arlington, VA Office Branding Proposal with Mockups and Completed Project Images

New Employee Welcome Box

Talent Acquisition: Peraton Talent Link, Poster Design and Mockups

Hand Held Signs for American Heart Walk, Concept and Pictured

FWA Campaign, Sample Billboard

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Advertisement for Tradeshow

Space Campaign, Visual Identity

Space Symposium 2025

Facility Artwork, Huntsville, AL

Internal Campaign, Email Banner

Internal Campaign, PowerPoint Template

Artwork Install
Video for Trade Show Booth: AFCEA West
Trade Show Video: GSOFF
Social Media Video: Created August 2024
FWA Campaign,. Animated Wordmark