Graphic Designer - Strategic Pursuits

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

About the role

Jacobs seeks a Graphic Designer to join our Strategic Pursuits Creative Solutions team to support proposals and sales work. The Graphic Designer will be a proactive team player, excited and ready to engage on a multitude of projects with various teams on a national level, focusing on the design and development of proposals and supporting graphics, presentations, and positioning materials—from concept to completion.

This is a non-exempt, hourly paid position. We're hoping to add this team member approximately November 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic graphic design solutions to support the production of winning proposals, sales materials, and presentations, including but not limited to long document layouts, PowerPoint presentations, storyboards, covers/dividers, marketing collateral/brochures, illustrations, and interactive PDFs.
• Plan, conceptualize, and design compelling and impactful graphics while collaborating with proposal team members and technical staff to strengthen messaging.
• Convey complex, technical information more concisely by developing visually engaging graphics.
• Act as a Brand champion and resource for graphic design methods and tools; develop and implement process improvements, tool(s) improvements, and best practices.
• Share technical expertise with others and provide guidance and support; mentor other team members in technical areas.
• Recognize areas in proposals where graphics can replace text to better tell a story.
• Handle multiple project assignments at a time, set priorities, manage time, and organize work according to best practices.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends when project deadlines require.
• Occasionally travel as needed to support sales efforts in other offices.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related discipline from a four-year accredited college/university; OR demonstrated work experience in the A/E/C industry that matches the requirements of the position in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) and Microsoft PowerPoint; proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong knowledge of procedures, technical concepts, and brand compliance.
• Collaborative and engaging attitude—works well in a detail-focused, highly deadline-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Proactive mindset—comfortable sharing ideas and working with different teams to bring concepts to life.
• Ability to problem solve and contribute to moderate to complex visual solutions.
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments at a time, set priorities, manage time, and organize work according to best practices.
• Prior experience with map creation, isometrics, and cross sections.
• Applicants must provide either a portfolio link or PDF samples of work that highlight layout, graphics, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A/E/C and/or Sales experience.
• Experience working with additional creative, visual, interactive, and multimedia tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (allocated plans start at 17 days per calendar year).
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Legally mandated benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $115,000.00; pay will be hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends when project deadlines require.