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Graphic Designer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Marketing
    Design
  • Nashville

AI generated summary

  • You need 2+ years of design experience, a Graphic Design degree, Adobe CC proficiency, strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage tasks under tight deadlines. Travel may be required.
  • You will design marketing materials, create graphics for presentations and events, develop digital campaigns, and collaborate with engineers while maintaining brand guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of corporate and/or agency experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or similar
  • Proficiency in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office Suite (Kimley-Horn is a PC-based company)
  • Ability to use InDesign software for layout of complex documents
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • A positive, collaborative, solution-seeking attitude, and a high sense of personal responsibility
  • Desire to learn new skills, manage tasks and teams, participate in process improvement
  • Flexibility to periodically work outside normal business hours as needed
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle simultaneous, varied assignments while providing consistent quality and accuracy
  • Willingness to travel in support of remote projects and teams

Responsibilities

  • Our Graphic Designers work independently, partnering with other Designers and Marketing professionals to understand and translate the client’s vision and design a variety of deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Develop graphic covers, templates, layouts, and supporting graphics for marketing pursuits
  • Create presentations, aerial map exhibits, and multimedia graphics
  • Create tailored, print and digital brochures as well as conference/event graphics
  • Design digital campaigns for external recognition/pursuits
  • Thrive as part of a large, creative, and specialized marketing team
  • Partner with engineers, project managers, and technical staff
  • Serve as a brand advocate for Kimley-Horn and the client’s visual guidelines

FAQs

Is this a remote position?

No, this position is not remote; it is based in the Nashville, TN office.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Graphic Designer?

The Graphic Designer will work independently, develop graphic covers and templates for marketing pursuits, create presentations and multimedia graphics, design print and digital brochures, and partner with various professionals while serving as a brand advocate.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or a similar field, along with 2+ years of corporate and/or agency experience, proficiency in Adobe CC and Microsoft Office Suite, and strong communication skills are required.

What software proficiency is needed for this job?

Candidates must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office Suite, as the company uses PC-based systems.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, Kimley-Horn offers tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs as part of their professional development initiatives.

What type of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a fast-paced, collaborative work environment where you will partner with other Designers, Marketing professionals, engineers, and project managers.

Are there any special working hours or travel requirements?

Yes, there may be flexibility required to work outside of normal business hours and a willingness to travel for remote projects and teams.

What benefits does Kimley-Horn provide?

Kimley-Horn offers an exceptional retirement plan with company matching, comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, student loan matching, performance-based bonuses, and family-friendly benefits.

How does Kimley-Horn support employee well-being?

Kimley-Horn prioritizes employee well-being through a robust benefits package including low-cost insurance options, personal leave, flexible scheduling, new parent leave, and childcare resources.

What is the company culture like at Kimley-Horn?

Kimley-Horn's culture emphasizes people, collaboration, and a commitment to employee growth, which has contributed to their recognition on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years.

One of the nation's premier planning and design consulting firms.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1967
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With nearly 7,000 staff members in more than 100 offices across the U.S., we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines. Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner. A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials"​) and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).