Senior Graphic Designer

AECOM • Orlando, FL

5h • $75,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our East Design Studio Team. In this role, you will collaborate with the East Region business development and operations teams on pursuits, including preparing responses to client solicitations such as RFQs, RFPs, interviews, and pre-qualification efforts, as well as creating other client-facing and internal materials.
This will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote and in-office, that can be based in, but not limited to: Miami, FL; Tampa, FL; Orlando, FL; Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Philadelphia, PA; New York City, NY; Raleigh, NC; Boston, MA.
Applicants must provide either a portfolio link or PDF samples of work that highlight their skills in layout, graphics, and presentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant graphic design experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Highly proficient in designing and managing content using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for high-impact layouts; skilled in creating interactive PDFs with Adobe Acrobat; experienced in developing compelling presentations with PowerPoint or other tools; and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of graphic design/marketing best practices and procedures, work processes, and tools and evidence of past support on projects or teams.
• Knowledge of how to visually convey messages, themes, discriminators, and responses to evaluation criteria clearly and effectively in proposals and presentations.
• Strong knowledge and use of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree + 6 years preferably in graphic design, digital arts, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Knowledge of A/E industry and understanding of AECOM’s business line offerings, clients, projects, and competitors are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing advanced graphics and multimedia for large, complex, and must-win proposals/statement of qualifications for clients.
• Partnering with proposal managers and capture managers on must-win pursuits, regional/state priorities, and alternative delivery projects; communicating clearly with teams and participating in meetings and calls to collaborate and gather input.
• Developing creative, custom presentations and leading storyboarding and content planning for proposals, presentations, and interview teams.
• Creating documents and presentations for print and digital formats, following branded templates and guidelines.
• Producing branded and custom graphics, templates, and illustrations to support messaging and themes; identifying appropriate photography or imagery using digital libraries.
• Participating as part of the pursuit team in planning, storyboarding, and reviews (e.g., Pink and Red).
• Collaborating with authors and subject matter experts to develop custom illustrations for technical information, including processes, tables, charts, photorealistic graphics, and diagrams.
• Providing technical and logistical support for presentations, video conferences, storyboarding sessions, key review meetings, and final document reviews.
• Processing comments and edits to graphic elements and working with subject matter experts or authors to finalize and resolve issues before reviews and final submittal.
• Ensuring adherence to quality assurance/quality control standards on proposal and marketing materials, maintaining consistency and attention to detail in own work and the work of others.
• Providing input and best practices to support the marketing organization in graphic design and template development.
• Assisting with adoption of new tools or technologies to enhance efficiency, creativity, and collaboration.
• Participating regularly in focused teams such as marketing best practices and graphics roundtables; providing, receiving, and applying feedback constructively.
• Overseeing and supporting finalization of documents for production, packaging, and shipping.
• Handling challenging situations diplomatically with peers and internal clients; exercising discretion with confidential or sensitive issues.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level