Visual Communications Designer for Architecture & Branding

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

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