WE ARE VHB-a passionate team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers tackling exciting challenges in the transportation, real estate, institutional, applied technology, and energy industries-serving a range of public- and private-sector clients. At VHB, we are dedicated to improving mobility, enhancing communities, and balancing development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.
We are creative problem-solvers
We work hard, and we give back
We like our colleagues, and we love Mondays (really)
We are diverse, caring, welcoming, and fun!
It's not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast.
We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
About the Position
VHB's in-house team of Creative Design Specialist (Graphic Designers) think critically and strategically to create clear, compelling visual communications. We work on a wide variety of projects that enhance our communities and the world around us. We geek out over typography, grids, infographics, visualizations, color, and paragraph styles while ensuring our brand's consistency on every VHB project. We work closely and collaboratively with our marketing team to create top-notch proposals, presentations, advertisements, tradeshows, and digital communications. We also work closely with project managers and business leaders, demonstrating how design can add value to projects and help expand upon ideas.
You are excited about being part of a team. You are self-motivated, ask good questions, look for better solutions, enjoy working collaboratively and also have the ability to work independently. You have a passion for design, contemporary media and technology, and can't wait for your next new experience and opportunity.
Responsibilities
Support and develop graphic design and preparation efforts through all phases of development and final production of materials, which may include proposals, presentations, internal design, and external visibility projects.
Proactively work with marketing, communications, and design staff to help prioritize projects and incoming workload
May present at and participate in kick-off meetings, check-ins, and final review meetings with technical staff with supervision from design or marketing staff
Learn to apply messaging to pursuit work and communications
Execute and collaborate on design assignments based on existing creative concepts, design briefs, and vision
Learn, use, and adhere to VHB marketing and client deliverable templates, and builds best practices with team
Provide support on conferences, webinars, and other regional industry events and experiences
Create, organize, and help maintain content for future reuse
Hands-on learning opportunities for design solutions that may include multiple channels and products, including digital communications, social media, email, print, animation, video, and web design to be created consistent with existing styles
Learn and adhere to VHB Imagery Use policy
Participate in team meetings and training with marketing, communications, and design peers
Active learner in all related software
Lead design sessions with coaching from marketing, communications, and design peers
Active learner and participant in verifying that marketing deliverables and touchpoints comply with and are consistent with VHB corporate branding standards, formats, and template styles.
Assist in materials and document production while implementing QA/QC standards
Desire to learn about VHB's mission, markets, services, regional leadership, and organizational goals
Qualifications
2-4 years of graphic design experience, preferably in A/E/C environment.
BFA in Graphic Design, or similar.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Word, PowerPoint, InDesign, and Photoshop
Skills in photography, video, animation, and social media preferred but not required
Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects and meet deadlines
Willing to take on design and technical challenges
Involvement in industry affiliations, preferred (ie. AIGA)
New employees will be onboarded virtually and begin their employment from home. We are in the process of planning for a safe return to the workplace in alignment with government and CDC guidelines.
