Senior Graphic Designer Job at HDR in Virginia Beach

Responsibilities

• 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 multicomponent projects, and partner with clients to shape deliverables
• Demonstrate effective leadership with clients and be 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) and 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 orientation, 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

• Primary: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
• Other: United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach

Job Details

• Industry: Strategic Communications
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Strategic Communications
• Job Posting: Apr 10, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.