Sr.
Graphic Designer - Pursuits Who We Are:
Populous has designed and delivered some of the world's most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues.
Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves.
We're a global specialized design firm with local roots in 11 cities across Americas.
Populous offers the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.
What We Offer:
Professional Development & Training Programs + Summer Hours + On-site Gym + Flexible Schedule / Hybrid Schedule + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Freaky Fridays + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a passionate, creative, and engaged Senior Graphic Designer to join us in a fast-paced and collaborative design atmosphere.
Applicants must possess exceptional design and leadership abilities.
Graphic Designers on our Creative Services team primarily create work that supports our pursuit of new business.
Typically, we are creating the visual style and layout for RFPs/RFQs that Populous sends to potential clients to present ourselves and our portfolio of work across our markets.
What Your Day Will Consist Of: Leading a broad spectrum of project types: Managing graphic designs from conception to delivery Provide mentorship and creative direction to teammates Serve as an advocate for our process Build long term relationships with internal clients Engage in marketing initiatives Collaborating with marketing teammates, architects, and senior leadership to create and manage digital and print material for department and firm needs, including sales-focused layouts, event collateral, illustrations and infographics. Creating a cohesive visual style for each project through the selection of colors, fonts, photographs and development of layouts and other design elements to communicate creative concepts. Managing all graphic design tasks, refining projects and drafts, and generating creative ideas. Promoting the brand and vision of the firm through high-quality graphic content. Developing and maintaining brand standards for print collateral, web ads, social media creative, logo design, market specific materials and more. Requirements For Success: Strong work ethic, with demonstrated efficiency, flexibility, and a positive spirit that will help you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Exceptional editorial and page layout designer, to produce high-quality visuals for perfect bound books, branding and graphic design sensibilities with an advanced understanding of color usage, typography & photo composition and layout design, as well as a keen eye for visual and aesthetic details. Ability to learn quickly and desire to improve as a graphic designer. Engage in work collaboratively with business development teammates, architects, interior designers, and planners. Superior interpersonal and communications skills alongside presentation skills. High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), and MS Office required.
Experience with Asana is a plus. Keeping up to date with industry developments. Desire to engage in a fun, collaborative, energetic team, with amazing projects and dynamic company culture. Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in graphic design with a minimum of 5 years of professional work experience.
Experience in a client-facing, graphic design role with a portfolio of design projects. Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and staying on schedule and on budget. Ability to set up files for print production creating bleeds and crops, imposition and resizing. Extensive knowledge of graphic design styles and techniques. Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task. Experience and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Please include a link to your online portfolio or PDF of this work.
Additional details: Travel may be required. Occasional overtime may be required
Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages.
We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, flexible spending accounts, paid time off and continuing education benefits.
Populous is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
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