Graphic Designer

HDR•Denver, CO

12d

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. The Graphic Designer is responsible for the delivery of projects from concept through completion. The Graphic Designer will develop marketing materials including design/layout of advertisements, newsletters, display panels and proposal/presentation materials (covers, flysheets, proposal graphics, proposal layout, etc.). Researches paper options, printing techniques and digital media processes as necessary. Prepares work for output and meets with vendors to discuss and estimate projects. Ensures quality control through approval of proofs and review of materials. Interprets client requirements to creatively design and build customized work and graphics for use on multiple platforms. Makes design decisions based on client feedback, branding standards and overall vision. Develops and maintains design mockups, storyboards and other design documents. Develops, designs and creatively solves design challenges for various media platforms. Updates design knowledge by participating in educational and professional opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations. Performs other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
Strong knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) Microsoft Office suite
Ability to design a wide variety of styles
Eye for design details, such as typography, alignment, hierarchy, etc
Strong portfolio showing design experience
Strong skills in customer service, communication and negotiation skills, flexibility, time management, project management, detail oriented, leadership, and teamwork
Understanding of branding/brand development, communications, and research

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Web Design or Fine Arts related field of study or equivalent experience
Experience with Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver, and CSS; offset printing/digital printing/color correction
Section 508 Compliance knowledge
Knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Outlook)
Offset printing/digital printing/color correction knowledge

Responsibilities

delivery of projects from concept through completion
develop marketing materials including design/layout of advertisements, newsletters, display panels and proposal/presentation materials (covers, flysheets, proposal graphics, proposal layout, etc.)
researches paper options, printing techniques and digital media processes as necessary
prepares work for output and meets with vendors to discuss and estimate projects
ensures quality control through approval of proofs and review of materials
interprets client requirements to creatively design and build customized work and graphics for use on multiple platforms
makes design decisions based on client feedback, branding standards and overall vision
develops and maintains design mockups, storyboards and other design documents
develops, designs and creatively solves design challenges for various media platforms
updates design knowledge by participating in educational and professional opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations
performs other related duties as necessary