Senior Graphic Designer

About the role

The successful candidate will be part of HDR’s Virginia/DC/Maryland Strategic Communications team. The role is not a corporate communications or marketing position, but rather a strategic communications role that provides HDR’s clients with compelling design work.

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