Manager, Creative Design

Clark Construction Group•McLean, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Clark is looking for a talented Manager, Creative Design to join our collaborative, high-energy team. As a visual leader, you will be responsible for reinforcing and promoting the Clark brand through innovative design strategies that support the company’s marketing and pursuit efforts. You will lead the development of compelling visual content layouts for proposals, presentations, and market-facing materials, ensuring high quality, creative, and effective visual communication. This role is primarily in-person and supports our national pursuits and regional operational teams. This role is a full-time onsite position that can be based out of any of the following offices: McLean, VA, Costa Mesa, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Baltimore, MD, or San Francisco, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and professional experience).
7+ years of experience in creative design, art direction, or visual communications, with at least 2+ years of experience in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry preferred.
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) for professional document design, layout, and production.
Strong portfolio demonstrating a clean, modern aesthetic and the ability to design high-stakes presentation materials.
Strategic thinker with the ability to bridge the gap between business objectives and creative execution.
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills and the ability to coordinate the activities of various team members when faced with multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to write and communicate in a clear and compelling manner.
Strong attention to detail.
Creativity and resourcefulness, with the ability to execute ideas effectively.
Confident personality with the ability to think strategically and help teams develop sound visual communication strategies.
Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills with a “hands-on” and team-oriented attitude.

Nice To Haves

at least 2+ years of experience in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain consistency with Clark’s visual brand standards across all design collateral.
Ensure consistency, quality, and design excellence in every deliverable.
Lead the creative process for high-impact proposals and interview presentations.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging visuals.
Partner with pursuit teams, operational leaders, and marketing staff to provide creative guidance and hands-on design support for large-scale, complicated efforts.
Implement best practices for file management, template utilization, and asset libraries to streamline the design process and improve team efficiency.
Drive the creation of innovative graphics, interactive media, and data visualizations that differentiate Clark in competitive bid environments.
Lead the creative team by managing individual workloads and assignments, providing feedback, and offering design mentorship to build the team’s visual communication and layout capabilities.