Graphic Designer / Visualization Specialist (A&E Graphics) - Missoula

Make Choteau Home; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan (401K)

Generous PTO

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Make Choteau Home is seeking a Graphic Designer / Visualization Specialist to enhance communication through visual content in a multidisciplinary engineering and planning environment. The ideal candidate should be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, experienced with 3D modeling and rendering tools like SketchUp and Lumion, and capable of collaborating effectively. Responsibilities include developing infographics, project visualizations, and marketing materials. Flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, architectural visualization, architecture, or related professional experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Proven experience with software like SketchUp, Lumion for modeling and rendering.
• Strong visual storytelling, layout, infographic and typography skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality graphics, infographics, and visual narratives.
• Create project visualizations and translate technical information into visual content.
• Support marketing and business development efforts with proposal graphics.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

3D modeling and rendering

Visual storytelling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

SketchUp

Lumion

InDesign

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for a versatile Graphic Designer / Visualization Specialist to support our multi-disciplinary engineering and planning firm. This role bridges traditional graphic design, architectural visualization, and technical illustration, producing compelling visual content that communicates complex engineering, planning, and design concepts clearly and creatively.

The ideal candidate is fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite, experienced in 3D modeling and rendering, and comfortable collaborating with engineers, planners, landscape architects, and technical specialists to translate ideas and concepts into clear, compelling graphics. Experience with SketchUp and Lumion is essential; familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS is a plus.

Please provide your portfolio with your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality graphics, infographics, and visual narratives for proposals, reports, public outreach, and marketing materials
• Create project visualizations, including isometric graphics, conceptual site and infrastructure diagrams, master plans and illustrative layouts, rendered perspectives and diagrams using Photoshop, SketchUp, and Lumion
• Translate technical engineering and planning information into clear, engaging visual content for diverse audiences
• Prepare templates and reports using InDesign

Brand & Marketing Graphics

• Support marketing and business development efforts with proposal graphics, presentation materials, and digital and print assets
• Maintain consistency in visual identity across disciplines and projects

Collaboration & Production

• Work closely with engineers, planners, landscape architects, and project managers to understand technical scope and design intent
• Incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders while maintaining design quality and clarity
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

We Are Looking for Someone Who

• Can balance design aesthetics with technical accuracy
• Is a collaborative team player who is practiced in working in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment
• Has an interest in infrastructure, planning, environmental, or community‑focused projects
• Is comfortable and adept at collaborating with a wide range of personalities and roles across disciplines to understand ideas and translate them into clear, compelling graphics.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, architectural visualization, architecture, landscape architecture or related degree, or equivalent professional experience
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proven experience with software such as SketchUp, Lumion, or Revit for modeling and rendering
• Demonstrated ability to produce architectural, planning, or engineering‑focused graphics
• Strong visual storytelling, layout, infographic and typography skills
• Knowledge of architectural style rendering/graphics with an understanding of physical site layouts and construction.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and concepts
• Strong capability to build relationships.

Nice‑to‑Have/Preferred

• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Basic understanding of GIS concepts and spatial data visualization
• Experience working in or with engineering, planning, architecture, or landscape architecture firms
• Knowledge of large‑format printing, exhibit graphics, or public‑facing materials

Compensation & Benefits Package

WGM Group promotes a healthy work‑life balance, offering both flexible and hybrid work schedules. In addition, WGM provides hourly pay to all employees; all hours worked over 40/week are eligible for overtime compensation.

WGM offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flex spending accounts, retirement savings plan (401K) with matching contributions, generous PTO, holiday pay, and a bonus and profit‑sharing incentive.

WGM Group supports the professional development of employees by helping to offset professional licensing and offering education cost assistance for training and continuing education programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

WGM Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. WGM Group complies with all state and federal non‑discrimination laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights act of 1964 as amended and the new Americans with Disabilities Act. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S.