Senior Graphic Design Specialist

Description

• Works with authors and subject experts to develop custom illustration for technical information such as process, tables, charts or photorealistic graphics or diagrams or animations (2D/3D).
• Participates as part of pursuit team on planning, storyboarding/content planning and reviews (e.g. Pink and Red).
• Participates regularly in focused teams such as marketing best practices, graphics roundtable and ability to provide, receive, and apply feedback.
• Designs documents and presentations for print or digitally displayed formats, following branded templates and guidance.
• Creates branded and custom graphics, templates or illustrations to support messaging and themes and identifies appropriate photography or imagery using Digital Libraries.
• Oversees and supports finalization of document for production, packaging or shipping.
• Provides technical or logistics support for presentation, video conferencing meetings, storyboarding sessions, key review meetings / final document review.
• Processes comments and edits to graphic elements and works with subject experts or authors to finalize and resolve before reviews and final submittal.
• Provides input and best practices to support marketing organization related to graphic design, template or the adoption of new tools or technologies to enhance efficiencies, creative design and collaboration in winning work.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of industry graphic design/ marketing best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools and evidence of past support on projects or teams.
• Strong understanding of presentation design and production, and a knowledge of how to visually convey messages, themes, discriminators, and responses to evaluation criteria clearly and effectively in proposals and presentations.
• BA/BS, preferably in Graphic Design computer animation, digital arts, Communications, Marketing or a related field
• Advanced graphics or multi-media design for large or complex and must win proposal/SOQs for public clients.
• Strong knowledge of A/E industry, and understanding of firm business line offerings, clients, projects, people, credentials, competitors.
• Demonstrates an understanding of DCS marketing processes and information systems, accesses and uses digital libraries.
• 8 years of experience preferred
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future
• An understanding of AECOM’s structure, businesses, clients, standards, business development practices and priorities, and principles of corporate conduct.
• Strong experience with video editing, photography or website or animations.
• Demonstrates adherence to quality assurance/quality control on proposal/marketing materials, and attention to consistency and detail of their own work, and work of others
• Strong knowledge and use of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• Strong in desktop/multimedia software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint); working knowledge of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word) and spreadsheet management (Excel).
• BA/BS degree + 6 years of relevant Graphic Design Experience or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Diplomacy with peers and internal clients in handling challenging situations, ability to exercise discretion with confidential/ sensitive issues.
• Develops creative custom presentations, incorporating animation, video, voice-over/sound or other components or liaisons with multi-media designers. Able to lead storyboarding/content planning for proposal and presentation/ interview teams.
• Experience /ability to partner with proposal manager and capture managers on must win pursuits, regional/state priorities, and/or Alternative Delivery pursuits, including communicating clearly with the team, participating in meetings and calls to collaborate and gather input.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance