Graphic Designer - Corporate Communications

Ardurra•Raleigh, NC

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ardurra is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their Corporate Communications Team. The position can be based in Dallas, TX, Tampa, FL, Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN, or Orlando, FL, with remote work considered for candidates able to travel to an Ardurra office. Ardurra is a fast-growing firm in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industry, known for its strong professional team. The Graphic Designer supports Corporate Communications by developing high-quality visual content for internal and external channels. This role is part of the Marketing team and reports to the Graphic Design Manager and Corporate Communications Director, focusing primarily on Corporate Communications. The position requires creative thinking and hands-on execution, emphasizing digital-first visual content to enhance audience engagement, brand visibility, and consistency across all Ardurra channels. The Graphic Designer will create compelling, on-brand assets for various platforms including website, intranet, email, social media, presentations, video, and events, while also contributing to template development, brand stewardship, and asset organization.

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years of experience in graphic design.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva.
Experience designing for digital channels, including website, intranet, email, social media, presentations, and other communications assets.
Strong understanding of typography, spacing, white space, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency across formats and platforms.
Ability to translate messages, ideas, and content into compelling visual communications in collaboration with stakeholders and team members.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, editing, and proofreading skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and flexible.
Openness and responsiveness to feedback, with the ability to make timely revisions.
Ability to work and manage projects both independently and collaboratively with diverse teams, including Marketing, Corporate Communications, technical managers, and external partners.
Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the A/E/C industry or a technical, project-based professional services environment is preferred, but not required.
Basic video editing and motion graphics experience preferred.
Experience developing and maintaining templates, branded assets, and shared design resources preferred.
Experience organizing digital assets and supporting asset management best practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops visual content for internal and external communications across website, intranet, email, social media, presentations, events, and other branded materials, with a digital-first approach to platform needs, audience engagement, and consistency across channels.
Partners with Corporate Communications, the Graphic Design Manager, and other stakeholders to translate messaging, campaigns, and project needs into clear, compelling visual content and refine deliverables across formats.
Supports communications projects from concept through final execution, helping ensure strong creative alignment, timely delivery, and consistency with brand standards.
Designs graphics and layouts for digital and print materials, including social graphics, email visuals, presentations, signage, collateral, and event materials.
Supports video and multimedia storytelling through basic video editing, motion graphics, and related visual content development as needed.
Helps shape creative concepts and visual direction for communications initiatives in partnership with Corporate Communications and Marketing.
Serves as a steward of Ardurra’s visual brand by helping apply, protect, and reinforce brand standards across communications materials and channels.
Develops, manages, and maintains branded templates, visual systems, and shared design assets, including stock photography, icons, and branded graphics, to improve consistency, efficiency, and asset management.
Supports brand-related initiatives, including the brand store, branded merchandise, and other materials that extend and strengthen the Ardurra brand experience.
Coordinates with vendors, photographers, and other external partners as needed.
Conducts quality reviews and final checks on deliverables before production or distribution.
Manages multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Stays current on design trends, digital tools, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled creative tools, and brings forward ideas to strengthen creative execution.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Rich benefits programs
Nurture a family-like culture
Work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun
Developing our staff through internal Ardurra Academy
Developing our staff through industry-leading Leadership program
People are valued as individuals
Supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths
Provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work
Positive benefits
Time-off programs
Flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home