Contract Senior Graphic Designer (In‑Person, Santa Ana, CA)

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can build a meaningful career while helping create communities that matter. For more than a century, we have delivered solutions for some of the nation's largest and most complex infrastructure projects. With continued growth, this is an exciting time to join our employee‑owned firm. The In‑Person Contract Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for creating templates and graphics for complex and mega proposals, interviews, and in‑house materials. The role designs layouts and coordinates production for printed materials, including brochures, flyers, and boards. The position also supports select multimedia designs to clearly and effectively communicate ideas. This role may provide guidance to less experienced staff.

What You'll Do:

Creates print and digital materials for proposals, including templates, charts, maps, infographics, covers and layout. Creates print and digital materials for presentations, including PowerPoints, leave-behinds, and display boards. Creates print and digital materials for PR and internal communications, including brochures, ads, and announcements. Follows and implements the visual identity direction from leadership on key projects and pursuits. May work on complex projects requiring specialized design or industry knowledge, including leading creative direction for print and digital materials for proposals, presentations or other marketing-related efforts. Utilizes storytelling techniques and champions creative vision on key projects and pursuits. Leads maintenance and organization of digital assets such as icons, photography, and stock graphics. Coordinates with print vendors and photographers. Responsible for final graphics review and approval. Mentors lower-level designers. Regularly shares and discusses work with creative staff. May assist with conducting trainings for Marketing staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Associates Degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education 8 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

Creating projects using advanced knowledge of InDesign and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator). Implementing interviewing techniques to uncover the message and transform it into visual or graphic information. Translating information creatively by assessing problems and conveying visual solutions independently. Providing support for less-experienced staff. Developing advanced-level presentation templates (e.g., PowerPoint or Keynote). Active participation in the development of presentation storyboards, look and feel, messaging, and rehearsals. Implementing storytelling techniques to graphically represent ideas, championing creative vision on key projects. Guiding the direction of the work, managing work flows, and bringing new software, innovations, efficiencies. Gathering data from strategic war rooms, presentation rehearsals, and graphics meetings. Providing guidance and supporting creative vision for less experienced staff on projects. Advanced understanding of typography including application of line lengths, tracking and leading in order to maximize legibility.

What We Prefer:

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field A/E experience Presentation design experience Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran #RW .

Locations:

Santa Ana, CA (Irvine) . . . . The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $95,879.51 - $149,965.37. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $83,373.48 - $163,005.83. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. .

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will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don't have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB's spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities. Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work