Graphic Designer - Strategic Pursuits

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs seeks a Graphic Designer to join our Strategic Pursuits Creative Solutions team to support proposals and sales work.

The Graphic Designer will be a proactive team player, excited and ready to engage on a multitude of projects with various teams on a national level, focusing on the design and development of proposals and supporting graphics, presentations, and positioning materials - from concept to completion. Must have proven skills with Adobe CS software (primarily InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and strong presentation development experience (primarily PowerPoint).

Prior Architectural/Engineering & Construction and/or Proposal and Sales experience a plus.

Applicants must provide either a portfolio link or PDF samples of work that highlight your work in layout, graphics and presentation. This is a non-exempt, hourly paid position. We're hoping to add this team member approximately Nov 1 2026.

• Lead strategic graphic design solutions to support in the production of winning proposals, sales materials, and presentations, including but not limited to long document layouts, PowerPoint presentations, story boards, covers/dividers, marketing collateral/brochures, illustrations, and interactive PDFs.
• Plan, conceptualize and design compelling and impactful graphics while collaborating with proposal team members and technical staff to strengthen messaging.
• Convey complex, technical information more concisely by developing visually engaging graphics.
• Act as a Brand champion and resource for graphic design methods and tools, develop and implementing process improvements, tool(s) improvements, and best practices.
• Share technical expertise with others and provide guidance and support; mentor other team members in technical areas.

Jacobs fosters a purpose-led culture focused on inclusion, safety, respect, and innovation, aiming to challenge the accepted to create a more connected and sustainable world. When you join Jacobs, you will be part of a local team with a global impact.

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in graphic design, or related discipline and from a four-year accredited College/University; OR demonstrated work experience in the A/E/C industry that matches the requirements of the position in lieu of degree.
• At least 5 years professional graphic design experience.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) and Microsoft PowerPoint; proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong knowledge of procedures, technical concepts and brand compliance.

• A/E/C and/or Sales experience.
• Experience working with additional creative, visual, interactive, and multimedia tools a plus.
• Collaborative and engaging attitude - works well in a detail-focused, highly deadline-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Proactive mindset - not shy about sharing ideas and working with different teams to bring concepts to life.
• Ability to problem solve and contribute to moderate to complex visual solutions.
• Ability to recognize areas in proposals where graphics can replace text to better tell a story.
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments at a time, set priorities, manage time, and organize work according to best practices.
• Prior experience with map creation, isometrics and cross sections.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends when project…