Visual Communications Coordinator

HDR, Inc.; 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

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Visual Communications Coordinator to lead design projects from concept to delivery, translating architecture and research concepts into compelling graphics and stories.

You will develop and refine drawings, renderings, layouts, and marketing materials, collaborating with architects, researchers and marketers to communicate complex information clearly. Ideal candidates bring a strong portfolio, a degree in a related field, and 2+ years in design with proficiency in Adobe

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to design a wide variety of styles
• Eye for design details such as typography, alignment, hierarchy
• Strong portfolio showing design experience
• Strong skills in customer service, communication and negotiation, flexibility, time management, project management, leadership, and teamwork
• Understanding of branding/brand development, communications, and research
• Experience translating complex technical or design information into clear visual communications
• Familiarity with architectural drawings, diagrams, renderings, and visualization workflows
• Experience with 3D modeling/visualization/rendering software (Rhino, Blender, Unreal Engine)
• Experience with Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver, and CSS
• Experience with offset/digital printing and color correction
• Research-oriented mindset with strong visual storytelling and creative problem-solving abilities

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 including publications, brochures, media kits, presentations, social media assets, and web graphics
• Develop architectural drawings, diagrams, renderings, sections, and visualizations to communicate ideas
• Collaborate with architects, designers, researchers, marketers, and others to simplify complex information
• Work with designers on multidisciplinary projects and partner with internal clients
• Apply strong graphic design principles including typography, hierarchy, alignment, and visual consistency
• Assist in developing and presenting materials and lead meetings or task forces
• Produce accessible visual content communicating technical, sustainability, and research concepts
• Research industry trends, publications, and visualization tools
• Maintain organized project files and manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines
• Ensure quality control through proofs, press checks, and tests before deployment
• Demonstrate leadership with clients and mentor when appropriate
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Visual storytelling

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Project management

Time management

Negotiation skills

Branding knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Rhino

Blender

Unreal Engine

Premiere

After Effects

Dreamweaver

CSS

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Visual Communications Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Plan, manage, and deliver visual communication projects from concept through completion
• Translate architectural, planning, sustainability, research, and design concepts into compelling graphics, diagrams, infographics, layouts, and visual stories
• Conceptualize and design high-quality corporate and marketing materials, including publications, brochures, media kits, presentations, social media assets, and web graphics
• Develop and refine architectural drawings, diagrams, renderings, sections, and visualizations to communicate design ideas and project stories clearly
• Collaborate with architects, designers, researchers, planners, marketers, and other subject matter experts to simplify complex information for a variety of audiences
• Work with other designers on multicomponent and multidisciplinary projects and partner with internal clients to shape deliverables
• Apply strong graphic design principles, including typography, composition, hierarchy, alignment, and visual consistency
• Assist in the development and presentation of materials and serve as a contributor or leader for meetings and task force assignments
• Produce accessible visual content that communicates technical, sustainability, and research-driven concepts
• Research industry trends, design publications, emerging visualization tools, production techniques, and processes appropriate to each project
• Maintain organized project files and manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and quality expectations
• Ensure quality control through review and approval of proofs, press checks, and review or testing of materials before deployment
• Demonstrate effective leadership with clients and provide guidance or mentorship when appropriate
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Graphic Design, Web Design, Visual Communications, Data Visualization, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of professional design experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry
• Experience translating complex technical or design information into clear, audience-friendly visual communications
• Familiarity with architectural drawings, diagrams, sections, renderings, and visualization workflows
• Experience with 3D modeling, visualization, or rendering software such as Rhino, Blender, Unreal Engine, or comparable platforms
• Experience with Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver, and CSS
• Experience with offset printing, digital printing, and color correction
• Research-oriented mindset with strong visual storytelling and creative problem-solving abilities

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Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to design a wide variety of styles
• Eye for design details, such as typography, alignment, hierarchy, etc
• Strong portfolio showing design experience
• Strong skills in customer service, communication and negotiation skills, flexibility, time management, project management, detail oriented, leadership, and teamwork
• Understanding of branding/brand development, communications, and research

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Chicago, IL: $30.58 - $43.69 per hour

Los Angeles, CA: $31.97 - $45.68 per hour

New York, NY: $34.75 - $49.65 per hour

San Francisco, CA: $36.14 - $51.64 per hour

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago

Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-New York-New York

Industry: Marketing/Communications

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting: Sep 15, 2026