Senior Graphic Designer

About the role

The successful candidate will be part of HDR’s Virginia/DC/Maryland Strategic Communications team. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller with excellent creative and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver projects from concept through completion
• Aid in the development of materials and serve as presenter/contributor/leader for meetings and task force assignments
• Work with other designers on multicomponent projects, and partner with clients to shape deliverables
• Demonstrate effective leadership with clients and be available to help mentor
• Conceptualize and design corporate and marketing materials
• Research technology/production techniques, and processes as necessary for each project
• Ensure quality control through approval of proofs, press checks, and review/testing of materials before deployment
• Set overall strategy, vision, and direction, and use interactive design capabilities
• Mentor, review projects and assist other designers with projects and programs, and assist with training of internal clients
• Plan, produce, research and test interactive presentations and materials using the latest new technologies

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Microsoft Office suite
• Eye for design details, such as typography, alignment, hierarchy, etc
• Strong portfolio showing design experience
• Understanding of branding/brand development, communications, and research
• Proficiency in customer service, strong communication and negotiation skills, flexibility, time management, project management, detail oriented, leadership, and teamwork
• Experience with Premiere, After Effects and Audition; ability and experience working on strategic campaigns (Video Designers Only)
• Offset printing/digital printing/color correction; ability to coordinate complex projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Web Design or Fine Arts related field of study or equivalent experience
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area
• A portfolio is required for consideration

Skills

• Excellent creative and communications skills
• Current with the latest design resources
• Communicates clearly
• Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Strategic Communications

Job Posting Date

Apr 10, 2026

Company Beliefs

We believe in the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.