Visual Communications Coordinator

hdr; Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York (IL, CA, CA, NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks a design professional to plan and execute visual communication projects, translating complex architectural and design ideas into compelling graphics and materials.

You will collaborate with architects, designers, researchers, and marketers to craft clear, engaging visuals and maintain high design standards across publications and digital assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years professional design experience.
• Experience translating complex technical information into clear visuals.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and design 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 including publications, brochures, and web graphics.
• Develop architectural drawings, diagrams and renderings to communicate ideas.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, researchers and marketers.
• Ensure typography, composition and visual consistency across deliverables.
• Lead meetings and mentor team members as needed.
• Produce accessible visuals communicating technical concepts.
• Research industry trends and visualization tools relevant to each project.
• Maintain organized project files and meet deadlines.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Strong portfolio

Customer service

Leadership

Time management

Teamwork

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

Microsoft Office

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.