Graphic Designer - Brand Communications
About The Position
Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, researchers and communicators committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our integrated "No Excuses" approach was recognized by the American Institute of Architects as a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance design. As part of our Brand Communications team, you'll help tell the stories behind that work—through thoughtful design, compelling visuals and meaningful communications that connect with clients, partners and communities. This is an ideal opportunity for an emerging Graphic Designer who is excited to build a career alongside a collaborative team of writers, designers, photographers, videographers, marketers and strategists. No two days look the same. One day you might be creating graphics for our website. The next, designing social campaigns, supporting business development efforts, contributing to Catalyst magazine, creating conference graphics, or helping showcase award-winning projects across architecture, interiors and landscape architecture. You'll gain exposure to all of LPA's market sectors and design disciplines while working on projects that influence nearly every part of the firm. If you're naturally curious, enjoy solving creative problems and want to continually grow as a designer, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related field
- 0–3 years of professional experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful design, typography and visual communication
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Experience designing for both print and digital media
- Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Loves learning and trying new things
- Has a strong eye for typography, layout and visual storytelling
- Pays close attention to detail
- Welcomes feedback and collaboration
- Enjoys solving creative problems
- Takes ownership of their work
- Communicates well with teammates
- Can balance multiple projects
- Thrives in a collaborative studio environment
- Wants to continually improve
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Figma is a plus
- Motion graphics (After Effects) is a plus
- Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Asana or Mural is a plus
Responsibilities
- Brand identity implementation and stewardship
- Website graphics and digital content
- Presentation design
- Social media campaigns
- Email marketing
- Catalyst magazine
- Marketing and business development materials
- Conference and event graphics
- Recruiting and culture initiatives
- Internal communications
- Print and digital collateral
- Creative brainstorming and design reviews
- Bring ideas to life while learning how design supports storytelling, business development and brand strategy.
Benefits
- Mentorship from Brand Communications leaders and multidisciplinary design professionals
- Professional Development Grants supporting conferences, workshops and continuing education
- LPA+U learning opportunities and Tech Talks
- Opportunities to work across all nine market sectors and six disciplines
- Eight paid volunteer hours each year
- A collaborative culture where ideas are welcomed and everyone has a seat at the table
- Competitive salaries
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement and financial planning
- Wellness initiatives
- Flexible work/life programs
- Annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
