Job Title
Senior Graphic Designer
Job Summary
CDM Smith is seeking a creative design professional to join our West Pacific marketing team. The ideal candidate will bring ideas to life that visually engage our clients and convey the distinguishing features of our approach and technical solutions. High importance is placed on a positive attitude, proactive and resourceful approach to work, flexibility with change, strong communication skills, and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Designing and producing visually appealing proposals, presentations, other marketing materials, and high‑impact client deliverables.
- Actively participating in strategy sessions where competitive pursuit approaches and storylines are developed.
- Storyboarding page‑by‑page or slide‑by‑slide content with the proposal manager and sales leader.
- Researching and bringing fresh ideas to the team for highly engaging client presentations and proposals.
- Conferring with marketing staff and internal clients on graphics, concepts, themes, and approaches.
- Reviewing work to ensure accuracy and quality of all materials produced.
- Conducting final quality review of all artwork before final production.
- Counseling pursuit teams on methods to improve graphic presentation of theme statements, materials, and audience fit.
- Ensuring integrity of communications by maintaining the firm’s identity, brand, standards, and programs.
- Populating and maintaining graphics databases.
- Coordinating and/or directing in‑house or external production.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 4 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency contingent on specific duties and project demands.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- B.A. in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field.
- Prior experience working for an architectural or engineering firm.
- Ability to complete tasks within tight time schedules and under strict layout controls.
- Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Spark) and Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint).
- Previous experience using SharePoint and MS Teams.
- 3D rendering skills and video and website experience is a plus.
Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of graphic design and typography principles and ability to apply them to solve marketing and business challenges through visual storytelling.
- Advanced knowledge of current graphics design software applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others at various levels throughout our region and the firm.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with an eye for detail and an ability to meet deadlines.
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Site Location
West Pacific United States
Work Location Options
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
Pay Range
Minimum: $89,690
Maximum: $147,971
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