Senior Graphic Designer

About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Primary Responsibilities
HDR is seeking a passionate and creative Senior Graphic Designer to work with our Strategic Communications team. This position will work to deliver solutions across web, mobile, and print design platforms in order to engage and empower our clients and the communities they serve. Working with multiple clients across numerous industries, opportunities include crafting and delivering advertising campaigns, designing websites and print materials, and creating robust brand packages that inspire and engage.
We're looking for someone who....

• Is highly creative and understands the importance and value of a strong brand story.
• Is comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues in every step of a project, from concept creation to final delivery.
• Has a 'strategy first, design second' approach to their work.
• Understands that engaging outreach requires a digital-first perspective.
• Is equally comfortable working autonomously or under creative direction on a team.
• Has a knack for articulating complex ideas through simple, beautiful, clear, and engaging visuals.
• Has an internal love of innovation and is willing to learn and try new things in order to find the best solution to any design challenge.
• Possesses an obsessive attention to detail.
• Excels at time management, project management, and customer service.
• Thrives on juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced and self-driven environment.
• Has negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• This role is for a highly creative, driven designer that requires an uncommon blend of design acumen and real-world strategy consulting expertise to guide teams to re-imagine complex problems that result in innovative design solutions.
• Develop compelling, professional visual design that informs and educates clients, stakeholders, and the public about community projects.
• Interpret and distill highly technical information for easy understanding by mainstream audiences.
• Create a wide range of collateral for internal and external audiences, including digital graphics (social media graphics, email campaigns, surveys, and presentations); support interactive media production (assets for gifs, video); and branding (logos, style guides); and traditional print graphics (exhibits, flyers, direct mailers; large-scale design reports; and technical and illustrative maps).
• Think strategically about how, why, and when users interact with content throughout the lifespan of the project.
• Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions acting as the catalyst that mixes ideas, pushes concepts, and finds the best way to meet the client's needs with compelling, innovative creative executions.
• Present design solutions, coordinate client feedback, and balance workload across multiple deadlines to develop creative, high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure quality control through approval of proofs and review of materials.
• May manage other designers and teams within a project or team.
• Manages workflow and processes to create efficiencies and increase productivity. Leads initiatives and systems that support the graphics team.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Fine Arts or related field of study or equivalent experience
• 7+ years professional experience
• Strong knowledge in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Additional skills may include Premiere, After Effects and Audition; ability and experience working on strategic campaigns; basic use of XML and JavaScript
• Strong portfolio showing ability to design in a wide variety of styles; eye for design details, such as typography, alignment, hierarchy, etc
• An understanding of branding/brand development and implementation, communications and research
• Offset printing/digital printing/color correction; ability to coordinate complex projects
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Ability to travel

Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $32.50- $52.76 hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
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