Visual Communications Coordinator

About the role

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver visual communication projects from concept through completion
• Translate architectural, planning, sustainability, research, and design concepts into compelling graphics, diagrams, infographics, layouts, and visual stories
• Conceptualize and design high-quality corporate and marketing materials, including publications, brochures, media kits, presentations, social media assets, and web graphics
• Develop and refine architectural drawings, diagrams, renderings, sections, and visualizations to communicate design ideas and project stories clearly
• Collaborate with architects, designers, researchers, planners, marketers, and other subject matter experts to simplify complex information for a variety of audiences
• Work with other designers on multicomponent and multidisciplinary projects and partner with internal clients to shape deliverables
• Apply strong graphic design principles, including typography, composition, hierarchy, alignment, and visual consistency
• Assist in the development and presentation of materials and serve as a contributor or leader for meetings and task force assignments
• Produce accessible visual content that communicates technical, sustainability, and research-driven concepts
• Research industry trends, design publications, emerging visualization tools, production techniques, and processes appropriate to each project
• Maintain organized project files and manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and quality expectations
• Ensure quality control through review and approval of proofs, press checks, and review or testing of materials before deployment
• Demonstrate effective leadership with clients and provide guidance or mentorship when appropriate
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Graphic Design, Web Design, Visual Communications, Data Visualization, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of professional design experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry
• Experience translating complex technical or design information into clear, audience-friendly visual communications
• Familiarity with architectural drawings, diagrams, sections, renderings, and visualization workflows
• Experience with 3D modeling, visualization, or rendering software such as Rhino, Blender, Unreal Engine, or comparable platforms
• Experience with Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver, and CSS
• Experience with offset printing, digital printing, and color correction
• Research-oriented mindset with strong visual storytelling and creative problem-solving abilities

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to design a wide variety of styles