Visual Communications Specialist

BVH Architecture; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Performance Bonus

Annual Educational/Training Reimburse

Unlimited Vacation & Sick Leave

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Job summary

BVH Architecture is seeking a creative Visual Communications Specialist for our Denver, Lincoln, or Omaha studios. This full-time role focuses on crafting collateral, proposals, presentations, and digital content that strengthen BVH's brand.

You will manage marketing communications, oversee media, and collaborate with the Marketing Director to deliver high-impact visuals. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of marketing and graphic design experience, expert Adobe Creative Suite skills, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of marketing and graphic design experience.
• Strong proficiency in graphic design fundamentals: layout, typography, brand consistency.
• Experience managing social media, websites, and email campaigns.
• Familiarity with Generative AI design tools (e.g., Photoshop Generative Fill, Adobe Firefly).

Responsibilities

• Graphic design for firm collateral and marketing materials to support BD and communications.
• Website updates, blog posts, project pages; social media graphics and campaigns.
• Design proposals and presentations using InDesign; create engaging slides in Google Slides.

Job description

We are seeking a creative and talented Visual Communications Specialist to join our team full-time in our Denver, Omaha, or Lincoln studio. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to challenging, meaningful work within an award-winning, collaborative practice committed to design excellence.

The Visual Communications Specialist develops high-quality visual content that strengthens BVH's brand and supports marketing, business development, and client-facing communications. This hands‑on role is responsible for creating compelling collateral, proposals, presentations, and other visual materials that reflect BVH's brand standards and communicate ideas with clarity, consistency, and impact.

Working closely with the Marketing Director and Marketing & BD Lead, the Specialist will help manage corporate communications channels, oversee visual media, and serve as the marketing team’s primary design resource. The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ideas and information into thoughtful, engaging visual communications.

This position is based in our Denver, Lincoln, or Omaha studio, operating under a hybrid model (3 days in‑office / 2 days remote).

Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Corporate Communications (75% Focus)

• Graphic design for firm collateral, including handouts/one‑pagers, brochures, event materials, business development meeting collateral, online portfolio pages, digital/print advertisements, swag, email newsletters, social graphics, and more to support corporate marketing and business development efforts of the firm.
• Website updates and management, including helping write blog posts, designing blog and project pages
• Social media management, including content, designing graphics, posting, engagement and responding to messages; Utilization of social media planning and execution tools like Sprout Social
• Email marketing, including content, design and layout, ongoing execution; Utilization of email marketing platform tools like MailChimp
• Photography and videography oversight, including direct and oversee external photography and videography contractors; Execution of photo and video work is a plus if you have experience or desire to learn
• PR and media relations support, such as assisting with public relations release content, building press kits, and tracking publication opportunities.
• Ongoing management and support of marketing calendar and task list tools to support marketing team with execution of marketing, event, and corporate communications efforts

Business Development & Proposal Support (25% Focus)

• Provide support to the Marketing and BD teams by coordinating and designing high‑impact proposals and collateral, when needed:
• Support with editing, proofreading, and final writing for proposals in collaboration with team members
• Design proposals using Adobe InDesign.
• Create engaging presentation slides in Google Slides.
• Produce professional leave‑behind print materials.
• Interview preparation, including the creation of persuasive pitch visuals and deliverable coordination.
• Oversee firm‑wide graphic standards and template libraries to ensure 100% brand consistency across all pursuit materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of marketing and graphic design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong visual design skills, including layout, typography, and strict brand consistency.
• Experience managing social media channels, websites, and email platforms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with or interest in utilizing Generative AI design and productivity tools (e.g., Photoshop Generative Fill, Adobe Firefly, Google Gemini, etc) to accelerate concept brainstorming, content drafting, and asset resizing.
• Experience in the AEC (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) industry is a plus.
• Skills in photography and/or video capture and editing are a plus.
• Experience with PR and media relations is a plus.
• Flexible Working Hours
• Unlimited Vacation and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance subsidized by BVH
• 401(k): 3% Safe Harbor Contribution
• Performance Bonus Eligibility
• Annual Educational/Training Reimbursements

Expected salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on geographic location, candidate experience, and skill set. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At BVH Architecture, design excellence thrives on diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.