| Job Description : | Graphic Designer – (165852)
Description
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.
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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.We are uniquely positioned to advise our clients and the communities they serve on how to make systemic changes that improve lives. We embrace unorthodoxy, and equity is a core principle in the work we deliver. Our team at HDR works together to deliver transportation, transit and water resources infrastructure projects to our clients and our communities. Your designs will positively impact the communities we support by making technical information easy to understand and act upon. The successful candidate is a visual storyteller who demonstrates excellent creative and communications skills. They interpret internal and external client needs to deliver materials with high visual and emotional impact. The successful candidate will provide support to multiple project managers, designers, and coordinators in a variety of design-related tasks throughout a project’s lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Graphic Designer, we’ll count on you to:
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 traditional print graphics (exhibits, flyers, direct mailers; large-scale design reports; and technical and illustrative maps); digital graphics (social media posts, email campaigns, surveys, and presentations); support interactive media production (assets for animation, video); and branding (logos, style guides)
Produce files and materials in-house, and work with external print and/or production vendors
Research paper options, printing techniques, and digital media file preparation methods as necessary
Prepare files for output and meet with vendors to discuss and estimate projects
Ensure quality control through approval of proofs and review of materials
Perform other duties as needed LI-BC1 Qualifications
Required qualifications
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or combination of education and relevant experience
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Strong emphasis on digital design
Strong emphasis on data-driven and information design
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to create basic illustrations using vector-based illustration software
Ability to design within established standards and visual identity
Ability to handle multiple assignments and to set and meet deadlines
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must About you
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Flexible and adaptable to on-demand design bursts and iterative design processes
Service and client-oriented personality
Demonstrated interest in ongoing training/education to stay relevant with rapidly changing technology and trends
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Interest in civic projects, including water and wastewater infrastructure 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. Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Strategic Communications
Job Posting: Mar 1, 2022 |
