Visual Design Lead - Project Development

Hensel Phelps; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Annual bonus program

Company cell phone or allowance

Vehicle or vehicle allowance

COLA (location-based)

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Visual Design Lead in Colorado to elevate visual communications across the enterprise. You will partner with marketing and pursuit teams to craft brand-aligned graphics, lead select proposal templates, and enhance proposal visuals nationwide.

The role combines design excellence with the ability to translate complex ideas into engaging visuals that support high-priority pursuits and cross-region collaboration. A Bachelor’s degree in graphic design is required.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience and/or a combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of digital, print, typography, video, corporate publications, design, and production.
• Ability to lead creative projects through entire lifecycle, from ideation to completion.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Update and enhance enterprise-wide proposal graphics to ensure consistency, visual impact, and alignment with brand standards.
• Lead the creation and ongoing refinement of select proposal templates, developing flexible, high-quality tools.
• Develop compelling graphics, infographics, diagrams, and layouts that translate complex information into clear, engaging visuals.
• Partner with proposal, marketing, and pursuit teams across the enterprise to support high-priority and strategic pursuits.
• Establish and maintain scalable graphic standards, templates, and resources across regions and business units.
• Provide creative direction and design expertise on select proposals, presentations, and other business development materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to turn technical concepts into easy-to-understand visuals.
• Identify opportunities to improve proposal design workflows, graphic libraries, and shared resources.
• Maintain and organize reusable proposal graphics and visual assets.
• Provide design guidance, best practices, and quality control for proposal-related graphics.
• Collaborate with regional designers to share best practices and drive consistency.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Presentation & pitches

Project leadership

Visual storytelling

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

Job description

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don't just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The Visual Design Lead will help elevate the quality, consistency, and impact of visual communications across the enterprise. This role will partner with marketing and pursuit teams to develop compelling, brand-aligned graphics, lead the creation and refinement of select proposal templates, and enhance enterprise-wide proposal graphics and resources. The ideal candidate combines strong design expertise with an ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals that strengthen our proposals and support teams nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Update and enhance enterprise-wide proposal graphics to ensure consistency, visual impact, and alignment with brand standards.

• Lead the creation and ongoing refinement of select proposal templates, developing flexible, high-quality tools that improve efficiency and elevate proposal deliverables.

• Develop compelling graphics, infographics, diagrams, and layouts that translate complex information into clear, engaging visual stories.

• Partner with proposal, marketing, and pursuit teams across the enterprise to support high-priority and strategic pursuits.

• Establish and maintain scalable graphic standards, templates, and resources that can be leveraged across regions and business units.

• Provide creative direction and design expertise on select proposals, presentations, and other business development materials.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to turn technical concepts, processes, and differentiators into easy-to-understand visual communications.

• Identify opportunities to improve proposal design workflows, graphic libraries, and shared resources to increase quality and efficiency nationally.

• Maintain and organize reusable proposal graphics and visual assets, ensuring teams have access to current, brand-aligned materials.

• Provide design guidance, best practices, and quality control for proposal-related graphics.

• Collaborate with regional graphic designers to share best practices, align on visual standards, and drive consistency and quality across enterprise-wide proposal and marketing materials.

• Balance multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of design quality and attention to detail.

• Stay current on graphic design, information design, and proposal design trends, bringing new ideas and approaches to enterprise marketing materials.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience and/or a combination of education and experience.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Advanced knowledge of digital, print, typography, video, corporate publications, design, and production, including detailed management of high volume of design files and vendors.

• Strong knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint.

• Ability to lead creative projects through entire lifecycle, from ideation to completion.

• Creative critical thinking skills, critical thinking

• Ability to give presentations and pitches.

• Ability to function independently and as a productive member in a team-focused environment.

• Advanced experience and understanding of video production and design.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently under multiple, competing deadlines.

Physical Requirements

Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.

• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.

• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.

• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures

• Never exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Compensation Data (Colorado Only)

Base: $79,230 - $87,570

Auto: $8,400

Phone: $900

Total Compensation: $88,530 - $96,870

Benefits

• Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees.
• This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP).
• It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance.
• Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge.
• As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.
• Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance.
• Salaried employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy.
• Further, salaried employees also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps' policies.
• Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)