Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Full-time

Bachelor's Degree

Champaign - Champaign, IL 61820 US (Primary)

Job Description

Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. (APTech) is a nationally renowned and growing civil engineering firm specializing in pavement solutions. We are seeking a full-time Graphic Designer to join our marketing team at our corporate office in Champaign, Illinois with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

This role is ideal for a creative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple projects, and is passionate about producing high-quality marketing and business development materials. The successful candidate will possess high levels of creativity, keen attention to detail, and complex problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

While the key responsibility will be as an in-house designer, the position offers a wide variety of work activities. The Graphic Designer will work with the marketing team on brand projects as well as APTech client projects. Typical tasks will include:

• Conceptualizing, designing, and developing marketing materials that reflect the APTech brand, including proposals, brochures, flyers, social media graphics, videos, PowerPoint presentations, and trade show staging.
• Conceptualizing, designing, and developing graphic design content for APTech’s clients, including data visualizations, infographics, technical report covers and templates, slideshows, and videos.
• Assisting with the design and maintenance of APTech’s website.
• Assisting with coordination of APTech’s marketing efforts at conferences and trade shows, including print collateral, promotional giveaways, and logistics.
• Assisting the marketing team with assorted tasks, including proposal development, subconsultant requests, and other activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• 3 years of experience working in graphic design, communications, or marketing field. B2B or B2G marketing experience is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, or other video editing software is preferred.
• Photography experience (shooting, editing, post-processing and file management) is preferred.
• Experience with front end development languages (HTML and CSS) is preferred.

APTech offers highly competitive compensation and benefits packages aimed at meeting the needs of our employees and their families. We believe in a work life balance that allows our members to achieve their long-term personal and professional goals. APTech supports this balance by offering:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Equity Participation Plan (Annual Bonus)
• Personal and Professional Development
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Home Internet Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Total Pet Plan

Starting salary: $52,000-$65,000, based on experience

Founded in 1994, APTech is a full-service pavement engineering consulting firm providing innovative solutions for the design, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of roadway and airport pavements. We serve clients across local, state, federal, and international markets and are recognized as a leader in our field. Our work helps organizations implement cost-effective, data-driven strategies to extend pavement life cycles and improve infrastructure performance.

APTech is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.