Visual Communications Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Visual Communications Coordinator to lead and deliver visual storytelling across architectural and sustainability projects. You will translate complex design concepts into compelling graphics, diagrams, and publications, delivering high-quality marketing materials and presentations.

Collaborating with architects, designers, researchers, and internal clients, you will refine drawings and visualizations, ensure consistency, and mentor team members while managing multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent experience in design, architecture, or visual communications.
• Minimum 2 years of professional design experience.
• Experience translating complex technical information into clear visual communications.
• Familiarity with architectural drawings, diagrams, renderings, and visualization workflows.
• Proficiency with Rhino, Blender, Unreal Engine, or comparable tools.
• Experience with Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver, and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver visual communication projects from concept through completion.
• Translate concepts into graphics, diagrams, infographics, layouts, and stories.
• Design corporate and marketing materials including publications, brochures, and presentational assets.
• Develop architectural drawings and visualizations to communicate design ideas clearly.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, researchers, and marketers.
• Lead meetings, provide mentorship, and ensure quality control of proofs and press checks.

Skills

Portfolio

Leadership

Time management

Project management

Communication

Detail oriented

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

HDR is seeking a Visual Communications Coordinator to lead and deliver visual storytelling across architectural and sustainability projects. You will translate complex design concepts into compelling graphics, diagrams, and publications, delivering high-quality marketing materials and presentations.

Collaborating with architects, designers, researchers, and internal clients, you will refine drawings and visualizations, ensure consistency, and mentor team members while managing multiple