
Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Senior Graphic Designer - Communications
Create visual storytelling for architecture communications and publications.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Apply graphic design fundamentals (layout, typography, hierarchy, composition) to all visual outputs. • Translate architectural concepts into visual narratives using graphics, diagrams, infographics, and mixed media. • Produce print‑ready and digital deliverables. • Interpret basic architectural drawings and refine them into simplified visuals. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to create diagrams conveying complex data. • Develop visual standards for awards and external media platforms. • Meet project deadlines while maintaining high quality. • Research and implement new production techniques and technologies. • Contribute to multi‑component projects alongside senior designers.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸graphic design
- ▸visual narrative
- ▸deliverables
- ▸diagram creation
- ▸visual standards
- ▸tech research
What You Bring
If you are drawn toward opportunities to use visual design and communication to tell compelling stories about how buildings, landscapes, interiors, and engineering systems shape the world, this position is for you. You will work alongside teammates in the Architecture Marketing Studio focusing on visual and written storytelling, contributing to the practice’s flagship publication and visual assets for multimedia campaigns. Your work will be integrated into fully developed campaigns that include written and visual content for award submittals, book design, social media posts, articles, publications, infographics, videos, web, and presentations. Curiosity, attention to detail, critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and accountability to high‑quality standards are essential. • Minimum 5 years industry experience with a strong design portfolio. • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office. • Skilled in designing varied styles with keen attention to typography, alignment, and hierarchy. • Knowledge of branding, communications, and research. • Strong communication, negotiation, project management, and teamwork abilities. • Experience with Premiere, After Effects, and Audition for strategic video campaigns. • Familiarity with offset/digital printing, color correction, and complex project coordination. • Preferred: 3+ years in architecture, degree in Graphic Design or related field, proficiency in Rhino/Revit, ability to craft compelling narratives for high‑end publications.
Requirements
- ▸5+ years
- ▸adobe
- ▸premiere
- ▸rhino
- ▸graphic design
- ▸project management
Work Environment
Office Full-Time