Senior AEC Graphic Designer and Team Leader

HNTB Corporation•Santa Ana, CA

16d•$110,390 - $172,662•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced design professional who is equally passionate about developing people as they are about delivering exceptional work. This role is ideal for a leader who knows how to build trust, inspire confidence, and create an environment where individuals and teams can thrive. The successful candidate will set clear expectations, foster accountability, and help elevate performance across a team of talented designers. They will lead through influence, collaboration, and strong communication, maintaining a high bar for quality while coaching others to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone who celebrates wins, proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, and helps teams successfully navigate growth and transformation. Success depends on partnering with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and bringing people together around common goals. The right leader will be a true team player who values collaboration, develops others, and understands that the best outcomes are achieved through collective effort. If you are a strategic thinker, trusted advisor, skilled people manager, and accomplished designer who is energized by helping both people and projects succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field and 7 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education 9 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field
A/E experience
Experience managing people
Longform layout experience
PowerPoint experience
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading team members and assigning daily assignments.
Creates and reviews print and digital materials for proposals, presentations and PR and internal communications.
Leads the design and preparation of templates and graphics for complex proposals and presentations.
Undertakes complex projects requiring specialized design or industry knowledge, including leading creative direction and design for print and digital materials for proposals, presentations or other marketing-related efforts.
Interacts with pursuit teams to determine requirements and needs and schedules and prioritizes work for the group.
Interprets and coordinates work around purchases and contract of services of outside studios and vendors.
Recommends new approaches and participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures to produce continual improvements.
Selects and coordinates Internal/external vendors and photographers.
May participate in strategic war rooms, presentation rehearsals, and graphics meetings of lower-level staff in order to provide guidance and support creative vision.
Makes internal presentations to staff and clients regarding technical data.
Provides input on recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including developing a plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
Responsible for coordinating schedules and approving timecards.
Aids in establishing employees’ objectives and provides feedback from clients while coaching and mentoring their team.
Performs other duties as assigned.