Graphic Designer – Architecture, Engineering, Construction industry (remote or hybrid)

Ardurra has been recognized as one of the fastest growing firms in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industry. Ardurra prides itself on its reputation as an emerging leader in the engineering consulting business, and we understand that our reputation is wholly founded on the strength of the professionals that work hard every single day to serve our clients and our communities.? Ardurra was ranked #84 in ENR’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms and has made Zweig Group’s prestigious Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work For lists each year since 2019!

Ardurra is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our National Marketing Team.

Primary Duties

• Responsible for all graphical aspects of pursuits, including but not limited to proposal template, custom graphics, organizational charts, and presentations
• Collaborate with Graphic Design Team for special projects including participating in brainstorming sessions for corporate graphics, tradeshow booths, swag items, print collateral, digital media, and brochures
• Provide creative input to pursuit team throughout proposal and presentation development
• Conduct quality reviews and final checks before production
• Ability to read and understand RFQ language to ensure adherence to format specifications
• Ability to develop quick design ideas based on team briefs
• File and organize digital assets, including icons, stock photography, and customized graphics
• Assists in coordinating with print vendors and photographers
• Comfort working on multiple, concurrent hard deadlines
• Staying in touch with the latest technology and strategies in the design and development industry
• Promote a spirit of innovation and creativity within the design team to ensure that new ideas keep coming
• Other duties as assigned by Graphic Design Lead and Marketing Director

This position is full-time, allows for creative freedom, and provides benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays, and more). The ideal candidate will be creative, self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented; have strong organizational, business and proposal graphics skills; and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ardurra currently has 85+ offices located throughout the United States. This position supports offices across the country and can be located anywhere within the United States.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Graphic Design (preferred within the A/E/C industry, though not required)
• Minimum Associates Degree in Graphic Design, Art, or related field (In lieu of education, 2 years of relevant experience)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, in particular InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficient in converting large amounts of data or information into visual illustrations with guidance from senior staff
• Understanding of typography, spacing (including use of white space), and visual hierarchy
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, editing, and proofreading skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and flexible
• Openness and responsiveness to feedback, and ability to make timely revisions
• Ability to work and manage projects both independently and collaboratively with diverse teams, marketing department, technical managers, and project staff
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments concurrently

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.