Graphic Designer Job at STV Incorporated in Inwood

STV is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our National Water Team. This position is designated as hybrid (3 days week/in office) and will be located in one of our following offices: Frisco, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Dallas, TX; or Charlotte, North Carolina. For the right candidate, other office locations may be considered. STV has served the water sector for more than 40 years, partnering with utilities, agencies, and system owners to plan, design, and deliver reliable, resilient infrastructure. Our work spans drinking water, wastewater, and resource recovery, bringing technical depth and a One Water perspective to projects that support public health, environmental stewardship, and long-term community growth.
Your Role

Bringing the One Water Mission to Life At STV, graphic design is more than making materials look polished. It is visual storytelling that makes complex ideas clear, strengthens our proposals and presentations, and brings pursuit strategies to life. You will collaborate with marketing and technical professionals to create compelling proposals, qualifications packages, interview presentations, and other strategic pursuit materials that differentiate STV and help us win meaningful infrastructure projects nationwide. The ideal candidate combines strong design capabilities with the organization, initiative, and collaborative mindset of a proposal professional. You can transform complex information into a persuasive visual story while helping teams coordinate content, manage deliverables, and move assignments from initial concept through final submission. This hybrid position may be based in Frisco, Fort Worth, or Dallas, Texas, or Charlotte, North Carolina, with three days per week in the office. Other locations may be considered for the right candidate.
Responsibilities

Design visually compelling proposals, qualifications packages, interview presentations, and other pursuit-related materials
Translate strategy, technical content, and complex concepts into clear, engaging visual stories
Develop layouts that strengthen key messages, improve readability, and create a cohesive client experience
Create custom graphics, infographics, diagrams, organizational charts, and other visual elements
Prepare and refine presentations for client interviews, meetings, and other high-visibility opportunities
Support the proposal process by organizing content, coordinating components, tracking inputs, maintaining document consistency, and helping teams meet deadlines
Collaborate with marketing and technical teams from early concept development through final production and delivery
Manage multiple assignments while meeting internal milestones and client deadlines
Ensure materials align with STV’s brand standards while identifying opportunities to elevate the design
Improve templates, workflows, and practical design solutions
Organize graphic assets and follow content-management best practices
Serve as a graphic design subject matter expert to pursuit teams regarding design best practices and Adobe Creative Suite software
Support occasional marketing initiatives and special projects beyond active pursuits
Required Skills and Qualifications

5-7 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry
Experience designing proposals, presentations, and other deadline-driven materials for competitive pursuits, client meetings, or tradeshows
A portfolio demonstrating creativity and strong capabilities in layout, typography, information design, presentations, and visual storytelling
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Ability to organize complex information into materials that are clear, persuasive, and easy to navigate
Strong understanding of typography, composition, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to receive feedback and translate ideas into effective design solutions
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage concurrent deadlines and communicate workload and assignment status
Ability to work independently while collaborating responsively with proposal and project teams
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in graphic design, visual communications, fine art, or a related discipline
Ability to travel occasionally or work additional hours across time zones to support major deadlines, client presentations, or strategic pursuits
Preferred Qualifications

Experience coordinating proposals, presentations, or other deadline-driven deliverables
Familiarity with AEC terminology and alternative delivery pursuits, including construction management and design-build
Experience supporting clients or pursuits in the water market
Familiarity with digital asset management platforms such as OpenAsset
Experience with print production, color correction, and print-vendor coordination
Experience producing renderings or 3D visualizations using tools such as SketchUp
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the confidence to identify needs, ask the right questions, and help move assignments forward
Portfolio Requirement Please include work samples or a link to an online portfolio with your application. The portfolio should demonstrate capabilities in layout, typography, presentations, information design, and visual storytelling. Applications submitted without work samples will not be considered.
Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $68,159.17 - $87,633.22
Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Back-Up Dependent Care
Parental Leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
Equal Employment Opportunity

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
About STV

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.
We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.
STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

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