Creative/Design Specialist III

Role Overview

• Performs creative and graphic design tasks to deliver a range of outputs that effectively convey a message and capture the attention of our intended audiences.
• Uses a broad mix of design software and technology to create online and offline designs including: digital layouts, web graphics, video, UX, 3D, proposals and other collateral.
• Acts as a brand ambassador for the AECOM brand and its usage.
• Understands organization, client base and strategic priorities.
• Establishes relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Reviews the visual layouts of other less experienced team members and has the ability to manage visual challenges and stakeholders.
• Creates outstanding branded visual design layouts.
• Is highly capable within a specific discipline or area of software and has a wide understanding of the creative process and landscape.
• Applies strong creative understanding to inform cross-functional teams to meet and exceed project goals and client needs.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a strong understanding of client expectation, quality assurance and brand compliance.
• Ensures that all creative work meets brand guidelines and standards and able to review work of junior team members to ensure brand compliance and consistency.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
• Able to manage less experienced team members and develop collaborative workflows to meet project deadlines.
• Able to collaborate and project manage complex proposals with multiple different outputs to deliver compelling digital and printed media.
• Coaches entry level designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience preferably in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills and expertise, with a strong portfolio (examples showing experience in the Architectural/Engineering & Construction industry highly desirable).
• Thorough understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (emphasis on PowerPoint and Word).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients.
• Preferred Requirements 6+ years of relevant graphic design experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Experience in the Architectural/Engineering & Construction sectors and/or in Proposal and Sales is a plus. Experience working with additional creative, visual, interactive, and multimedia tools. Prior experience with illustration, map creation, isometrics and cross sections.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan