Full Circle Indigenous Planning + Design is hiring: Graphic Designer in Minneapo

100% Native American-Owned, Community-Focused
Architecture, Planning and Design Firm
www.fullcircleplanning.com
Job Description
Role: Graphic Designer
Location: Hybrid in Minneapolis; fully remote may be considered for the right candidate
Work Arrangement: Local employees are expected to work in the Minneapolis office as needed
for collaboration and project requirements. Remote employees may be asked to travel to
Minneapolis periodically for team meetings or other business needs.
Position Structure: This position may be structured as 0.5, 0.75, or 1.0 FTE, depending on the
candidate’s experience, areas of expertise, and availability. We are open to hiring one person
across the full scope of the role or dividing the responsibilities between individuals with
complementary strengths.
Salary Range: The full-time equivalent salary range is $82,000–$86,000 annually, prorated based on the
position’s agreed-upon schedule:
• 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week): $82,000–$86,000
• .75 FTE (30 hours/week): $61,500–$64,500
• .5 FTE (20 hours/week): $41,000–$43,000
Company Overview
Full Circle Indigenous Planning + Design is a Native-owned design firm that specializes in planning and
building projects that honor and celebrate the cultures, histories, and values of Indigenous communities.
We work with tribal nations, organizations, and allies across North America to create spaces and places that
foster healing, resilience, and sovereignty.
Job Summary
The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing thoughtful, high-quality visual communications that
support Full Circle’s brand, marketing efforts, and multidisciplinary project work.
This role works across the organization, supporting internal teams including Marketing, Interpretive
Planning, Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. The Graphic Designer translates complex ideas, project
information, and community stories into clear and engaging visual materials for a variety of audiences and
formats.
The ideal candidate is a strong visual communicator who can balance creativity with consistency, manage
multiple priorities, collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical team members, and produce
polished work that reflects Full Circle’s brand and values.
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Key Responsibilities
Design & Project Support
• Create high-quality visual materials for Full Circle’s Planning, Architecture, and Landscape
Architecture studios.
• Design reports, presentations, proposals, diagrams, graphics, and other client-facing project
materials.
• Translate complex project information into clear, engaging visual communications.
• Support project teams with consistent, polished design across print and digital formats.
Marketing & Brand
• Create branded marketing materials for social media, website, recruiting, proposals, and business
development.
• Support the development and execution of Full Circle’s digital content strategy across social media
and the company website.
• Design conference and event materials, including booth graphics, signage, presentations, and
collateral.
• Maintain and evolve Full Circle’s visual brand across internal and external communications.
Collaboration & Workflow
• Work closely with team members across disciplines to understand their goals and turn ideas into
effective visual solutions.
• Manage multiple design projects and deadlines while communicating priorities and progress.
• Maintain organized design files, templates, and reusable brand assets.
Qualifications and Skills
We recognize that candidates may not bring equal depth in every area listed. We encourage applicants to
identify the areas where they have the strongest experience and the schedule they are seeking.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, communication design, or a related
field. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be
considered.
• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in an in-house, agency,
architecture/design, planning, or professional-services environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, visual hierarchy, branding, and information
design across print and digital formats.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated experience with and established knowledge of Dakota and Ojibwe art, visual culture, and
design traditions.
• Strong document and presentation design skills, including experience working with longer-format
reports, proposals, or publications.
• Ability to take complex or technical information and communicate it visually in a way that is clear
and accessible.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain consistency across multiple
documents, projects, and communication channels.
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• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and
deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to receive, interpret, and
incorporate feedback.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with architecture, planning, landscape architecture, environmental graphics, mapping, or
community engagement materials is preferred.
• Commitment to social equity, environmental justice, community-building, and respectful
engagement with diverse communities.
• Working knowledge of accessibility requirements for written materials and physical environments,
including ADA and ABA standards.
• Experience with 3D design is a plus.
What We Offer:
• Meaningful work with Tribal Nations and communities on projects that have lasting cultural and
community impact.
• The opportunity to contribute to significant, complex projects while working within a small,
collaborative firm.
• A work environment where individual contributions are visible and employees have meaningful
influence on projects and how the firm works.
• Opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and development within the firm.
• Competitive compensation, health insurance reimbursement, and a 401(k) retirement plan, subject to
eligibility based on the position’s schedule.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and potentially fully remote options.
• A collaborative team that values different perspectives, shared accountability, and strong
relationships with clients and communities.
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed and include a résumé and a link to your portfolio. Applicants should also
indicate their preferred schedule (0.5, 0.75, or 1.0 FTE) and whether they are seeking a hybrid or fully remote
arrangement.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Full Circle Indigenous Planning + Design is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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