Graphic Design Manager

Cbt Architects•Boston, MA

47d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in design systems, production workflows, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a strong foundation in the AEC industry. Key Responsibilities Brand Standards/Management Lead the development and evolution of CBT brand standards and visual identity, including design and documentation; ensure that these standards are implemented consistently throughout the firm Create a cohesive visual representation that encompasses multiple narratives to bring a consistent graphic narrative to diverse projects, teams, and projects Partner with Marketing Director to create cohesive templates for business development and marketing collateral, including proposals, brochures, booklets, and presentations Oversee internal/firmwide graphic communications, including emails, digital displays, and intranet Develop and implement design processes and standards to streamline workflows and maintain consistency across projects and teams, including graphic templates, tools, and digital asset libraries Ensure that all design work aligns with the firm's brand and enhances its visual identity across all formats, media, and platforms including (print, digital, animation, illustration, typography, photography, and creative strategy) Design & Production Present creative ideas and designs clearly and professionally in line with specific project goals and the vision for architectural, interior design, marketing, and urban design initiatives; execute on these ideas Strategize with CBT's Marketing Department on design and workflow for standard and custom marketing materials, including proposals, brochures, booklets, and presentations; monitor the application of these standards Develop visual content within graphic design team for the website, social media, and other external-facing channels Collaborate with architectural, urban design, and interior design teams to produce imagery/illustrations/diagrams, reports, and presentations Edit and retouch photographs and videos Experience, Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or similar Minimum 8 years' professional experience Previous experience with Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry preferred Mastery of Adobe Suite including but not limited to: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop Strong typography, layout and conceptual skills Project Management experience Familiarity in motion graphics and video editing Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational and consensus-building skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines Ability to design for web and interactive experiences. Familiarity with MS Office including Word and PowerPoint Fluency in Windows OS; CBT is a Windows OS-only office Submit resume and portfolio The compensation range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000, as defined by CBT's compensation structure. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with internal peers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or similar
Minimum 8 years' professional experience
Mastery of Adobe Suite including but not limited to: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Strong typography, layout and conceptual skills
Project Management experience
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational and consensus-building skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines
Ability to design for web and interactive experiences.
Familiarity with MS Office including Word and PowerPoint
Fluency in Windows OS; CBT is a Windows OS-only office
Submit resume and portfolio

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry preferred
Familiarity in motion graphics and video editing

Responsibilities

Lead the development and evolution of CBT brand standards and visual identity, including design and documentation; ensure that these standards are implemented consistently throughout the firm
Create a cohesive visual representation that encompasses multiple narratives to bring a consistent graphic narrative to diverse projects, teams, and projects
Partner with Marketing Director to create cohesive templates for business development and marketing collateral, including proposals, brochures, booklets, and presentations
Oversee internal/firmwide graphic communications, including emails, digital displays, and intranet
Develop and implement design processes and standards to streamline workflows and maintain consistency across projects and teams, including graphic templates, tools, and digital asset libraries
Ensure that all design work aligns with the firm's brand and enhances its visual identity across all formats, media, and platforms including (print, digital, animation, illustration, typography, photography, and creative strategy)
Present creative ideas and designs clearly and professionally in line with specific project goals and the vision for architectural, interior design, marketing, and urban design initiatives; execute on these ideas
Strategize with CBT's Marketing Department on design and workflow for standard and custom marketing materials, including proposals, brochures, booklets, and presentations; monitor the application of these standards
Develop visual content within graphic design team for the website, social media, and other external-facing channels
Collaborate with architectural, urban design, and interior design teams to produce imagery/illustrations/diagrams, reports, and presentations
Edit and retouch photographs and videos