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Senior Graphic Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Glen Allen, VA, United States


Job Summary The successful candidate will be part of HDR’s Virginia/DC/Maryland Strategic Communications team. The successful candidate is a visual storyteller who demonstrates excellent creative and communications skills. The ideal candidate stays current with the latest design resources, communicates clearly, and has excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. This is not a corporate communications or marketing position, but rather a strategic communications role that provides HDR’s clients with compelling design work.

Responsibilities In the role of Senior Graphic Designer, we'll count on you to:

Plan, manage and deliver projects from concept through completion

Assist in development of materials and serve as presenter/contributor/leader for meetings and task force assignments

Work with other designers on multi‑component projects, and partner with clients to shape deliverables

Demonstrate effective leadership with clients and is available to help mentor

Conceptualize and design corporate and marketing materials

Research technology/production techniques, and processes as necessary for each project

Ensure quality control through approval of proofs, press checks, and review/testing of materials before deployment

Set overall strategy, vision, and direction, and use interactive design capabilities

Mentor, review projects and assist other designers with projects and programs, and assist with training of internal clients

Take responsibility for design, communication, organizational development, corporate strategic alignment, and training

Plan, produce, research and test interactive presentations and materials using the latest new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Web Design or Fine Arts related field of study or equivalent experience

Experience with Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver, and CSS; offset printing/digital printing/color correction

Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid‑Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area

A portfolio is required for consideration

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) Microsoft Office suite

Ability to design a wide variety of styles

Eye for design details, such as typography, alignment, hierarchy, etc

Strong portfolio showing design experience

Understanding of branding/brand development, communications, and research

Proficiency in customer service, strong communication and negotiation skills, flexibility, time management, project management, detail oriented, leadership, and teamwork

Experience with Premiere, After Effects and Audition; ability and experience working on strategic campaigns (Video Designers Only)

Offset printing/digital printing/color correction; ability to coordinate complex projects

Location United States: District of Columbia – Washington DC; Virginia – Vienna, Roanoke, Virginia Beach.

Schedule Full‑time

Employee Status Regular

Legal Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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