AEC Graphic Design Lead & Team Mentor

HNTB Corporation; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Santa Ana, CA seeks an experienced design leader to guide a team of designers, set priorities, and deliver high-quality proposals and communications. You will coach staff, collaborate with pursuit teams, and manage external vendors to sustain a high-performance design function.

The role emphasizes people development, accountability, and a strong design vision, with opportunities to influence large-scale projects and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field with 7 years of relevant experience (or 9 years if no degree).
• Experience managing people and coordinating design teams.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead team members and assign daily tasks.
• Create and review print and digital materials for proposals and presentations.
• Direct design of templates and graphics for complex proposals.
• Coordinate with pursuit teams to prioritize work.
• Manage internal and external vendors and photographers.
• Provide guidance on recruitment, development, and staff performance.
• Ensure schedules and timecards are managed and approved.
• Coach and mentor staff to elevate design quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Associate degree in Art/Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Santa Ana, CA seeks an experienced design leader to guide a team of designers, set priorities, and deliver high-quality proposals and communications. You will coach staff, collaborate with pursuit teams, and manage external vendors to sustain a high-performance design function.

The role emphasizes people development, accountability, and a strong design vision, with opportunities to influence large-scale projects and client outcomes.