SmithGroup - Senior Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Phoenix, United States.

Client: SmithGroup

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data, and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients’ greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for various sectors, including healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries, and move us closer to a carbon-free future.

The Phoenix office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our team. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop proposals, qualifications, and presentation graphics.
• Assist in implementation and evolution of corporate identity across all internal design materials.
• Execute the design for both printed and digital pieces, such as brochures, newsletters, awards submissions, emailers, banners, videos, and other miscellaneous signage.
• Contribute to the design and presentation of client projects including the development of reports and environmental graphic design by working closely with a more senior designer.
• Collaborate with team members across disciplines and geographic locations to produce graphics for a wide variety of teams across SmithGroup.
• Support concept development for printed and digital pieces with members of the Creative Services team.
• Create brand materials with attention to detail and creative thinking.
• Collaborate with more senior designers on engaging and strategic design across the firm.
• Maintain knowledge of design trends and contribute to analysis of client needs.
• Support the evolution of the SmithGroup brand while maintaining core corporate identity.
• Assist in developing strategies for project-specific marketing activities and studio marketing initiatives.
• Provide peer review of initial draft documents for visual consistency.

Requirements

An ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-6 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge, Word, Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred knowledge of Deltek Vision, MS Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, and Database programs.
• Ability to understand principles of layout and application to marketing materials.
• Eye for design details, including typography, alignment, and hierarchy.
• Ability to summarize text and craft effective written messages when needed.
• Knowledge of the print process and experience with print vendors.
• Understanding of video creation and editing tools, such as Adobe Premier Pro, is a plus.
• Knowledge of other presentation technologies is a plus.

Benefits

SmithGroup offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, and immediate paid time off (PTO) for new hires, along with 15 additional Fridays off plus holidays.

We also provide one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities to foster a rich, inclusive workplace culture.