At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We are looking for a new member of HDR's North Texas Strategic Communications Creative Team. 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. They should stay current with the latest design resources, communicate clearly, and have 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
Support the local and national Strategic Communications team in developing compelling, professional visual design that informs and educates clients, stakeholders, and the public about projects in their communities.
Create, revise, and update a wide range of deliverables including but not limited to exhibits, flyers, infographics, print advertisements, direct mailers, reports, maps/wayfinding graphics, social media graphics, email campaigns, presentations, style guides, stylized templates for long documents, logos, and assets for digital engagement and video production teams.
Interpret and distill highly technical information for easy understanding by mainstream audiences.
Prepare files for output and meet with vendors to discuss and estimate projects.
Ensure quality control through approval of proofs and review of materials.
Collaborate with project managers and project coordinators for content creation and design updates.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Web Design or Fine Arts related field of study or equivalent experience.
0 to 3 years professional experience.
Local candidates preferred.
While not required, experience in any of the following creative skillsets are of interest:
Illustration
Accessible design
Brand development
Video editing and/or animations
Photo simulation/visualizations (2D/3D)
Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
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, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office suite.
Eye for design details, such as typography, alignment, hierarchy, etc.
Portfolio showing design experience.
An understanding of branding/brand development, communications, and research.
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En HDR, nuestros empleados-propietarios están plenamente comprometidos en crear un entorno acogedor en el que cada uno de nosotros sea valorado y respetado, un lugar donde todos tengan la capacidad de llevar sus propios seres auténticos e ideas novedosas al trabajo todos los días. A medida que fomentamos una cultura de inclusión en toda nuestra empresa y dentro de nuestras comunidades, nos preguntamos constantemente: ¿Cuál es nuestro impacto en el mundo? Buscamos un nuevo miembro del equipo creativo de comunicaciones estratégicas del norte de Texas de HDR. El candidato exitoso es un narrador visual que demuestra excelentes habilidades de comunicación. Interpretan las necesidades internas y externas de los clientes para entregar materiales con alto impacto visual y creativo. Esta no es una posición de comunicación corporativa o de marketing, sino más bien un papel de comunicación estratégica que proporciona a los clientes de HDR un trabajo de diseño convincente. Las responsabilidades apoyan al equipo de Comunicaciones Estratégicas locales y nacionales en el desarrollo de un diseño visual profesional y convincente que informe y eduque a clientes, partes interesadas y al público sobre proyectos en sus comunidades. Crear, revisar y actualizar una amplia gama de productos incluidos pero no limitados a exposiciones, folletos, infografías, anuncios de impresión, diseñadores directos, informes, mapas / visualización gráfica, gráficos de redes sociales, imágenes de correo electrónico, presentaciones, guías de estilo, plantillas estilizadas para documentos largos, logotipos y activos para equipos de producción de vídeo. Interpretación rápida y destilación de información técnica para una comprensión fácil por el público en general. Los candidatos con interés en la investigación y la evaluación de los detalles de la calidad de los proyectos de Diseño y diseño de imagen de la imagen y de las imágenes, así como la creación de imágenes gráficas y otras tecnologías de desarrollo de la marca.