CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer. This position may be filled remotely with preference given to candidates that can work in one of our US office locations. Take a look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Sr. Graphic Designer role will initially be dedicated to one large integrated architecture, engineering, interiors, and consulting project for the next several months. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of client-facing presentations, document deliverables, concept diagrams, org charts, schedules, digital media, and other graphic materials as needed across the lifespan of the project. The role would work closely with key design leadership and project management daily and interface regularly with the larger graphic design marketing team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Execute. Take a project from strategy to storyboard to final design with knock-it-out-of-the-park confidence
- Collaborate. Work with firm or project leadership, and teams to contribute to the content and design of strategic communication materials
- Think. Use empathy and intuition to clarify complex ideas, visions, and strategies
- Design. Develop creative solutions for leave-behinds, presentations, brochures, event collateral, portfolios, project templates, and digital media that express a unique vision
- Explore. Continually research compelling ways to spread our message and integrate best practices to the team and the firm
- Lead. Independently coordinate multiple project efforts against rapid and frequent deadlines, all with positivity and decisiveness
- Connect. Coordinate with studios and other firm teams to gather and share best practices
- Teach. Instruct non-design professionals about fundamental design skills stakeholders and help grow design team members
ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years professional experience in a graphic design position. Experience in the Architecture/Engineering field is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field
- Stunning graphic design portfolio showing a balance of elevated brand collateral and high-concept materials, emphasizing print documents. Submitted copy of your portfolio is required
- Compelling storytelling style, in both written and visual applications
- Strategic, creative thinking with the ability to brainstorm, collaborate, and build consensus among multiple stakeholders
- Well-developed communication and analytical skills
- Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, color theory, and typography in both digital and print media
- Willing to travel in support of remote projects and teams
- Expert user of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator and the Microsoft Office 360 Suite
- Familiarity with After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Premiere is advantageous but not required
- Professional business attire required when attending client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses and skirts
The salary range for this position is $69,200 to $86,500 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at CannonDesign Employee Benefits | CannonDesign. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.