Graphic Design / Communications Specialist III

AECOM • Austin, TX

3d • $65,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM's West Region Strategic Communications Group is looking for a senior-level Graphic Design/Communications Specialist III to serve as the visual content lead on a large transportation infrastructure project. This role will require working 3-5 days a week from our client’s downtown office in Austin, TX.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Graphic Design or similar visual arts degree, plus four years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
• Expert level skills in InDesign including use of styles and proper template set up.
• Expert level skills in PowerPoint.
• Experience with creating maps and using GIS-based systems.
• Intermedia level design/template skills in Microsoft Word.
• Intermediate skills with Illustrator and Photoshop.

Nice To Haves

• 6 + years of experience in the graphic design function highly preferred.
• Previous experience working in the graphic design function for Architectural/Engineering/Construction (AEC), transportation, or infrastructure industries.
• Experience with ADA/508 Compliance Remediation on all design documents.
• Ability to provide a link to their portfolios, or upload examples of their previous work, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project teams to strategize on visual design best practices.
• Coordinates with client staff to prepare graphic displays and layouts for public information.
• Understands technical project information, develops a design strategy related to that information, and oversee the tasks within that strategy to execution.
• Develops themes, core messages, and design collateral for multiple audiences, including digital users, the media, local communities, statutory bodies, technical groups, and elected representatives.
• Creates compelling visual designs and layouts for a range of print and digital materials, such as fact sheets, e-newsletters, FAQs, exhibits, social media graphics, reports, maps, and other media.
• Uses Adobe Creative Suite’s multiple tools (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) to create daily visual work products.
• Develops eye-catching presentations for meetings with various stakeholders within a client’s brand guidelines.
• Ensures designs meet ADA/508 compliance standards for online digital media.
• Revises and refines designs based on feedback from team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Assists in the development and execution of creative concepts and campaigns.
• Researches and stays up to date with industry trends and best practices to inform the creative process and produce high-quality work.
• Integrates with cross-functional teams to ensure creative work aligns with project goals and client needs.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed objectives, budget, and timescale with little/no supervision.
• Exercises sound judgment when communicating with internal and/or external clients or customers and develops relationships with key project contacts.
• Ensures that all creative work meets brand guidelines and standards.
• Performs a self-check of work prior to submitting to others for review/approval.
• Shows a wide degree of creativity while having considerable latitude during execution of work.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously and meets project deadlines.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level