Senior Graphic Designer

Perkins&Will • Dallas, TX

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Graphic Designer creates compelling visual communications across print and digital platforms, translating complex ideas, research, and project stories into clear, engaging content. Working closely with Regional Communications and marketing teams, the designer develops cohesive visual campaigns and recommends formats and design approaches that connect with audiences across web, social media, email, presentations, and publications. Regional Communications establishes communications strategy, messaging, and editorial priorities.

The role manages design-related marketing efforts from concept through delivery, creates original artwork and reviews drafts, and develops and maintains print and digital collateral that supports the firm’s brand. It also translates research, data, and technical information into accessible diagrams, data visualizations, and editorial graphics; creates templates and campaign toolkits; and supports content deployment and performance-informed refinement. Depending on studio needs, Senior Graphic Designers may be billable and work on client project needs.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of requisite experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or another related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated visual storytelling across print and digital platforms, including campaigns and content developed for different channels.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft software.
• Strong understanding of social media formats, digital content design, and audience engagement across channels.
• Working knowledge of web design, user experience, responsive design, and digital accessibility.
• Ability to self-check work for accuracy, omissions, and legibility.
• Effective communication skills and active participation in team meetings and decision-making.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and collaboratively with others.
• Willingness to receive constructive criticism and adapt concepts to incorporate feedback.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating motion graphics and editing short-form video using After Effects, Premiere Pro, or comparable tools.
• SMPS membership or credential (preferred, not required).
• LEED GA (preferred, not required).
• Passion for discovering new trends, tools, and technology in graphic design and UI/UX and applying them within a brand.

Responsibilities

• Manage graphic design-related marketing efforts from concept to delivery, creating original artwork and/or reviewing drafts to ensure quality.
• Create and maintain digital and print marketing collateral that builds brand presence internally and externally.
• Generate fresh concepts that adhere to the firm’s brand guidelines and promote the firm’s vision through high-quality graphic content.
• Manage and review graphics for external communications across social media, email, and web, tailoring content to each channel, including carousels, infographics, email graphics, web assets, short-form video, and motion graphics.
• Develop presentations and marketing collateral for internal and external needs.
• Partner with Regional Communications to translate communications strategy and messaging into integrated visual campaigns across digital and print channels.
• Translate research, data, and technical information into accessible diagrams, data visualizations, and editorial graphics.
• Recommend visual formats and design approaches based on audience, communications objectives, and platform requirements.
• Create scalable templates and campaign toolkits that support consistent communications and employee and leadership participation.
• Manage updates and deployment of content across platforms and content management systems, including email and social media.
• Apply digital accessibility and responsive design principles so content works effectively across devices and audiences.
• Use content performance insights, in partnership with Communications, to refine future creative work.
• Coordinate specialized printing with production consultants.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.
• Depending on studio needs, work on client project needs as a billable designer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs and mental health support.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Hybrid and flexible work environment supported by advanced technology and collaborative tools.
• Professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Studio initiatives and events.
• Firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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