DEA, ranked in the top 100 Top Design Firms by ENR, has an opportunity for a Graphic Designer.  This is a progressive position working as a part of our Smart Mobility group within the Transportation Business Unit to support public engagement efforts and transportation project reports and deliverables. This position will work across multiple engineering and planning disciplines and through the life cycle of projects ranging from planning to construction. The ideal candidate is a highly creative, organized, and motivated team player who enjoys collaborating with a variety of people and can work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A strong attention to detail and strength in artistic layout and graphic storytelling is required. This position will work directly with public engagement professionals, urban planners, and engineers to support client projects by translating complex, technical concepts into public-friendly, aesthetically pleasing graphics that clearly communicate ideas to broad audiences.  Ideal office locations for this position are Portland, OR, Denver, CO, or Salt Lake City, UT.  This person could sit in one of our other office locations located in Washington, Idaho, or California. 

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Leading the creative production of graphic materials in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Preparing maps, cross-sections, schedules, process flow charts, graphs, and infographics to illustrate complex ideas
• Translating CAD design and GIS data into public-friendly graphics
• Developing project branding, including development of project logos, graphic banner headers, and document templates
• Preparing report covers, PowerPoint presentations, flyers, signs, newsletters, postcards, brochures, fact sheets, etc.
• Creating engaging content for social media posts and newspaper digital and print advertisements
• Collaborating with multiple individuals but also working independently to complete assignments
• Creatively developing materials that are unique and tailored to each project’s needs
• Innovating and finding new ways to display information to be easily understood by non-technical audiences

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
• Five plus years’ experience in graphic design services
• Experience in the A/E/C industry
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills, and strong graphics aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work as part of various teams from a variety of disciplines to meet deadlines under accelerated timelines
• Commitment to high quality work and openness to revisions
• Familiarity with using Section 508/Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in additional Adobe Creative Suite programs not listed above
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap to utilize data to create Adobe Creative Suite graphics
• Proficiency in CAD a plus
• Ability to create visualizations, simulations, renderings, and animations
• Video production and editing capabilities
• Experience in web design and website creation/maintenance
• Experience with interactive websites, online public meetings and incorporating online data collection and comment management
• Experience in developing social media content to support projects

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Ownership opportunities afforded by working at an employee-owned company
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Following return to the office after COVID restrictions, we will offer flexible in-person/remote options
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Anticipated salary range for this position is $62,000-$90,000 and is based on applicable experience

Potential DEA office locations include: Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Denver, CO.

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