Architectural Visual Storyteller & Project Lead

HDR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Visual Communications Coordinator to translate complex architectural and design concepts into compelling graphics and visual stories. You will design corporate materials, manage end-to-end visuals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.

The role requires a strong portfolio, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, and 2+ years in design within the architecture/engineering/construction industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years in architecture, engineering, or construction industry.
• Experience translating complex technical or design information into clear, audience-friendly visuals.
• Familiarity with architectural drawings, diagrams, renderings, and visualization workflows.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver visual communication projects from concept through completion.
• Translate concepts into graphics, diagrams, infographics, layouts, and visual stories.
• Design corporate and marketing materials: publications, brochures, presentations, social media assets, web graphics.
• Develop architectural drawings, renderings, and visualizations to communicate design ideas.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, researchers, and marketers to simplify complex information.
• Lead or contribute to meetings and project tasks with internal clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Portfolio

Leadership

Teamwork

Typography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Graphic Design, Web Design, Visual Communications, Data Visualization, Fine Arts, or related field

Tools

Rhino

Blender

Unreal Engine

Premiere

After Effects

Dreamweaver

CSS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

HDR is seeking a Visual Communications Coordinator to translate complex architectural and design concepts into compelling graphics and visual stories. You will design corporate materials, manage end-to-end visuals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.

The role requires a strong portfolio, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, and 2+ years in design within the architecture/engineering/construction industry.