Layout Designer

HDR • Omaha, NE

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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?

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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.
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.
The Layout Designer is responsible for document design within the Corporate Marketing Team, which also includes strategic pursuit proposals. This role focuses on producing high-quality, visually consistent documents that align with brand standards and project goals.
This role operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment that requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The Layout Designer must be proactive, adaptable, and able to respond quickly to changing deadlines and project needs. Flexibility and comfort with shifting workloads and varied assignments are essential.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year relevant industry experience
• Experience with and interest in technology as it relates to documents and layout
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent typing, spelling and proofreading skills
• Demonstrated "self-starter"
• Knowledge of production processes, both print and digital
• Customer service, communication skills, flexibility, time management, project management, attention to detail, negotiation skills, leadership, multitasking and teamwork
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Suite (including, but not limited to InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat), Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Meticulous attention to visual design principles, fonts, and use of color
• Ability to work with others and take constructive criticism and direction from a team

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of relevant experience in layout design, marketing, or a related field
• 3 years experience in the architecture, engineering, construction industry
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color usage
• Ability to collaborate effectively and incorporate feedback in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Design and format proposals, qualifications, Standard Form 330 documents, and other marketing materials
• Develop and update document layouts, templates, and design guides
• Prepare and publish draft documents, ensuring accuracy and visual consistency
• Coordinate production, printing, and final delivery
• Perform minor editing, formatting, and photo adjustments as needed
• Collaborate with graphic designers, marketing coordinators, proposal managers, and leaders
• Demonstrate effective leadership
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed