Brand Design Director — Proposals & Visual Storytelling

Clark Holdings Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement/401k

Job summary

Clark Construction seeks a Manager, Creative Design to reinforce the Clark brand through innovative design strategies supporting marketing and pursuit efforts. You will lead visual content for proposals, presentations, and market-facing materials, ensuring high quality, creative communication.

This role is onsite and supports national pursuits and regional teams. The position requires a Bachelor's in Graphic Design or related field, 7+ years in creative design with 2+ years in AEC, and expert

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field (or equivalent combination of education and professional experience).
• 7+ years of experience in creative design, art direction, or visual communications, with at least 2+ years in the AEC industry preferred.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) for professional document design, layout, and production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a clean, modern aesthetic and the ability to design high-stakes presentation materials.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to bridge the gap between business objectives and creative execution.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills and the ability to coordinate the activities of various team members when faced with multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to write and communicate in a clear and compelling manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creativity and resourcefulness, with the ability to execute ideas effectively.
• Confident personality with the ability to think strategically and help teams develop sound visual communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Visual Identity & Brand Stewardship: Maintain consistency with Clark’s visual brand standards across all design collateral.
• Art Direction & Design Leadership: Lead the creative process for high-impact proposals and interview presentations.
• Collaborative Design Support: Partner with pursuit teams, operational leaders, and marketing staff to provide creative guidance and hands-on design support for large-scale efforts.
• Creative Workflow Optimization: Implement best practices for file management, template utilization, and asset libraries.
• Visual Storytelling: Drive the creation of graphics, interactive media, and data visualizations to differentiate Clark in bids.
• Team Management & Development: Lead the creative team by managing workloads, providing feedback, and mentoring.

Skills

Visual design leadership

Art direction

Brand stewardship

Collaboration

Project management

Storytelling

Communication

Team mentorship

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Clark Construction seeks a Manager, Creative Design to reinforce the Clark brand through innovative design strategies supporting marketing and pursuit efforts. You will lead visual content for proposals, presentations, and market-facing materials, ensuring high quality, creative communication.

This role is onsite and supports national pursuits and regional teams. The position requires a Bachelor's in Graphic Design or related field, 7+ years in creative design with 2+ years in AEC, and expert