Senior Visual Communication Designer

Many of the world's top engineers and scientists have come together in our Water business because they view a community's interaction with water a bit differently-as a single holistic system rather than as unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Our team provides a new path towards water sustainability with solutions that allow for the reuse and conservation of this precious resource. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we make sure the appropriate quality and quantity of water is where it should be and available when it's needed. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve their water efficiency and protect their water resources for future generations. By 2025 we're hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Apply today H2O+U

Your Opportunity

We are seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Visual Designer within our Strategic Water Pursuits Team. We are a specialized sales and marketing team focused on winning the largest, most strategic pursuits within the water business line. Our visual designers work collaboratively within a team setting to create compelling marketing materials to support the company's image, brand and reputation and win work! It's a high-energy atmosphere and we work with technical people to translate their concepts into persuasive sales collateral. We are looking for a team player who thrives in an environment where people work together to create industry-leading proposals and presentations. This person must be self-motivated and need minimal visual guidance/direction.

Your Key Responsibilities

The primary area of responsibility involves start-to-finish design and preparation of compelling proposals, interviews, brochures, and statements of qualifications, and presentations focused on page layout composition and visual aesthetics. The candidate should also have strong illustration skills enabling the development of representative infographics, figures, charts, illustrations, and diagrams. Our senior visual designers are involved in producing both short and long (multi-volume) proposals for off-site printing or digital submissions. The ability to communicate well with technical teams is a must-have for our senior visual designers.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Design Skills:
  • Master level page layout - must include experience with long documents (50+ pages)
  • Master level illustration skills
  • Adobe Creative Cloud on PC Platform: Master level InDesign and Illustrator, with midlevel skills in Photoshop, and Acrobat
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Create complex PowerPoint presentations involving animation, video or other high-level visual design
  • Understanding of both print and digital design parameters
• Soft Skills:
  • Conceptual thinker capable of taking an idea and creating a persuasive visual/graphic
  • Collaborative team player
  • Great communicator who works in partnership with others to execute persuasive storytelling visuals
  • Effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring for developing junior staff
  • Ability to manage multiple pursuit-related assignments, while producing high-quality deliverables
  • Be recognized by internal and external associates as an expert in visual communication and design
  • Detail oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills and ability to effectively balance multiple priorities
  • Ability to work effectively within a group, as well as independently motivated with minimal supervision
  • Problem-solver who leverages creative thinking to provide solutions
• Must have availability to work occasional overtime to complete deadlines
• Travel requirements are on a project-by-project basis up to 15%
• Must have a visual portfolio that illustrates a fluent understanding of design fundamentals (color theory, typography, space, form, rhythm, composition, brand guidelines, etc.)

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of graphic design experience, including long documents and presentations (A/E/C industry experience is a plus)
• Bachelor's Degree in graphic design, art, or related field (or equivalent experience)

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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