Senior Visual Communication Designer

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Design Skills: 

• Master level page layout – must include experience with long documents (50+ pages)
• Adobe Creative Cloud on PC Platform: Master level InDesign, with the midlevel skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Create complex PowerPoint presentations involving animation, video or other high-level visual design
• Understanding of both printed and digital design parameters

Soft Skills:

• Conceptual thinker capable of taking an idea and creating a persuasive visual/graphic
• Collaborative team player
• Great communicator who works in partnership with others to execute persuasive storytelling visuals
• Provide effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring for developing junior staff
• Ability to manage pursuit-related documents, while producing high-quality deliverables
• Be recognized by internal and external associates as an expert in visual communication and design
• Detail oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills and ability to effectively balance multiple priorities
• Ability to work effectively within a group, as well as independently motivated with minimal supervision
• Problem-solver who leverages creative thinking to provide solutions
• Must have availability to work occasional overtime to complete deadlines
• Travel requirements are on a project-by-project basis up to 15%

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in graphic design, art, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• A minimum of 7 years of graphic design experience, including long documents and presentations (A/E/C industry experience is a plus).
• Must have a visual portfolio that illustrates a fluent understanding of design fundamentals (color theory, typography, space, form, rhythm, composition, brand guidelines, etc.)

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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