Senior Graphic Designer

Overview

AECOM is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our West Specialist Team
. In this role, you will collaborate with the West Region business development and operations teams on pursuits, including preparing responses to client solicitations such as RFQs, RFPs, interviews, and pre-qualification efforts, as well as creating other client-facing and internal materials.

This will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office, that can be based in, but not limited to:
Los Angeles/Orange County, CA;
Dallas, TX;
Austin, TX;
Denver, CO;
Chicago, IL;
Detroit, MI; and San Francisco/Oakland, CA.

• Designing advanced graphics and multimedia for large, complex, and must-win proposals/statement of qualifications for clients.
• Partnering with proposal managers and capture managers on must-win pursuits, regional/state priorities, and alternative delivery projects; communicating clearly with teams and participating in meetings and calls to collaborate and gather input.
• Developing creative, custom presentations and leading storyboarding and content planning for proposals, presentations, and interview teams.
• Creating documents and presentations for print and digital formats, following branded templates and guidelines.
• Producing branded and custom graphics, templates, and illustrations to support messaging and themes; identifying appropriate photography or imagery using digital libraries.
• Participating as part of the pursuit team in planning, storyboarding, and reviews (e.g., Pink and Red).
• Collaborating with authors and subject matter experts to develop custom illustrations for technical information, including processes, tables, charts, photorealistic graphics, and diagrams.
• Providing technical and logistical support for presentations, video conferences, storyboarding sessions, key review meetings, and final document reviews.
• Processing comments and edits to graphic elements and working with subject matter experts or authors to finalize and resolve issues before reviews and final submittal.
• Ensuring adherence to quality assurance/quality control standards on proposal and marketing materials, maintaining consistency and attention to detail in own work and the work of others.
• Providing input and best practices to support the marketing organization in graphic design and template development.
• Assisting with adoption of new tools or technologies to enhance efficiency, creativity, and collaboration.
• Participating regularly in focused teams such as marketing best practices and graphics round tables; providing, receiving, and applying feedback constructively.
• Overseeing and supporting finalization of documents for production, packaging, and shipping.
• Handling challenging situations diplomatically with peers and internal clients; exercising discretion with confidential or sensitive issues.

Minimal

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree + 4 years of relevant graphic design experience or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Highly proficient in designing and managing content using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for high-impact layouts; skilled in creating interactive PDFs with Adobe Acrobat; experienced in developing compelling presentations with PowerPoint or other tools; and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of graphic design/marketing best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools and evidence of past support on projects or teams.
• Knowledge of how to visually convey messages, themes, discriminators, and responses to evaluation criteria clearly and effectively in proposals and presentations.
• Strong knowledge and use of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree + 6 years preferably in graphic design, digital arts, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Knowledge of A/E industry and understanding of AECOM’s business line offerings, clients, projects, and competitors are a plus.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Relocation assistance and/or per diem are 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 $75000 to $100000.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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