Creative​/Design Specialist III

Job Description

Creative/Design Specialist III to support our West Region Transportation Marketing Business Line Team. The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement to include a combination of office and remote scheduling and will be based in the following locations:
This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.

Performs creative and graphic design tasks to deliver a range of outputs that effectively convey a message and capture the attention of our intended audiences. Uses a broad mix of design software and technology to create online and offline designs including digital layouts, web graphics, video, UX, 3D proposals and other collateral. Acts as a brand ambassador for the AECOM brand and its usage.

• Understands organization, client base and strategic priorities. Establishes relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Reviews the visual layouts of other less experienced team members and has the ability to manage visual challenges and stakeholders.
• Creates outstanding branded visual design layouts.
• Is highly capable within a specific discipline or area of software and has a wide understanding of the creative process and landscape.
• Applies strong creative understanding to inform cross-functional teams to meet and exceed project goals and client needs.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a strong understanding of client expectation, quality assurance and brand compliance.
• Ensures that all creative work meets brand guidelines and standards and able to review work of junior team members to ensure brand compliance and consistency.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines. Able to manage less experienced team members and develop collaborative workflows to meet project deadlines.
• Able to collaborate and project manage complex proposals with multiple different outputs to deliver compelling digital and printed media.
• Coaches entry level designers.

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience preferably in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills and expertise, with a strong portfolio (examples showing experience in the Architectural/Engineering & Construction industry highly desirable).
• Thorough understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (emphasis on PowerPoint and Word).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients.

• 6+ years of relevant graphic design experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in the Architectural/Engineering & Construction sectors and/or in Proposal and Sales is a plus.
• Experience working with additional creative, visual, interactive, and multimedia tools.
• Prior experience with illustration, map creation, isometrics and cross sections.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000.

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