Creative/Design Specialist

AECOM; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Creative Design Specialist to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to design and develop proposals, presentations, and marketing materials that make a significant impact. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, bringing creativity and strategic thinking to every project. With a focus on delivering high-quality visual solutions, you'll be part of a team that champions innovation and excellence. If you're passionate about design and ready to tackle new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career while contributing to meaningful projects.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Options

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in the AEC industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing layout, graphics, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead graphic design for proposals and presentations.
• Collaborate in a detail-focused, deadline-driven environment.
• Apply corporate branding in all designs.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

BA/BS in Design or related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM’s Design and Consulting Services Marketing Group is seeking a Creative Design Specialist to join our Water proposal team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for design, be open to collaboration, and be ready to tackle new challenges. This role primarily involves designing and developing proposals, presentations, supporting graphics and marketing materials from concept to completion.

This will be a hybrid position, combining remote and in-office work, that can be based in, but is not limited to, Mississauga, Markham, Burnaby, Calgary, and Edmonton.

Applicants must provide either a portfolio link or PDF samples of work that showcase your work in terms of layout, graphics, and presentation.

Job Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead strategic graphic design solutions to support the production of winning proposals, sales materials, and presentations — including but not limited to long document layouts, PowerPoint presentations, storyboards, covers/dividers, marketing collateral/brochures, illustrations, and interactive PDFs.
• Maintain a collaborative and engaging attitude – work well in a detail-focused, highly deadline-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Handle multiple project assignments simultaneously, set priorities, manage time, and organize work according to best practices.
• Apply established corporate branding to proposals and presentations.
• Strategically ensure cohesive messaging, visual identity in designs, and visual representation of key win themes.
• Problem-solve and contribute to moderate to complex visual solutions.
• Recognize areas in proposals where graphics can replace text to better tell a story.
• Travel occasionally as needed to support sales efforts in other offices.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant graphic design experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills and expertise, with a strong portfolio (examples showing experience in the Architectural/Engineering & Construction industry highly desirable).
• Thorough understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (emphasis on PowerPoint and Word).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 years of relevant graphic design experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in the Architectural/Engineering & Construction sectors and/or in Proposal and Sales is a plus.
• Experience working with additional creative, visual, interactive, and multimedia tools.
• Prior experience with illustration, map creation, isometrics and cross-sections.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience within an engineering consulting firm.

Additional Information

Additional Information

• Company-paid relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $70,000.00 - $100,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, 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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10127959

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Marketing & Communications

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction

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