Job Details

Strategic Communications

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

At HDR, Senior Strategic Communications Creative Coordinators are key cogs in the project delivery process. Serving as both a liaison between the creative and project management teams and as a working visual designer, Senior Creative Coordinators act as the point-of-contact for creative services on major engineering and architecture projects. An effective Senior Creative Coordinator facilitates the development of a product throughout its lifecycle, "pulling the strings" to ensure the project is created and managed on time and to client satisfaction. A Senior Creative Coordinator with visual design skills elevates our design and process and provides additional strategy and quality to our project delivery. A key aspect of the role is to manage review processes during project material development, consolidate comments and edits, streamline the revision process to eliminate unnecessary back-and-forth, while also contributing to the visual language and graphic design of the finished product.

Primary Responsibilities:

The role of the Senior Strategic Communications Creative Coordinator is to:

Coordination:

• Liaison between the creative team, project managers, and internal/external clients to serve as the point-of-contact for a project's graphic and creative needs.
• Review and intake creative requests as needed, communicate project schedules with creative teams.
• Design, edit, and export graphics and project materials in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Facilitate review processes for graphic and creative products with project management and client teams, consolidating comments and streamlining revisions.
• Work with communications team to define strategic approaches for all creative deliverables, including branding, outreach tools, promotional materials, and digital engagement.
• Work with local teams to help manage workload distribution.
• Support project and creative team on multicomponent projects and partner with clients to shape deliverables.
• Work with marketing and project management teams to ensure the creative development process is properly scoped and budgeted when setting up new projects.
• Ensure quality control through approval of proofs, press checks, and review/testing of materials before deployment.

Creative:

• Support creative teams to plan, design and coordinate compelling, professional visuals from concept through completion, including role of creative designer.
• Work products may include video, infographics, poster boards, interactive media, style guides, presentations, brand design, handouts and flyers, annual reports, web and direct mail pieces, advertisements, etc.
• Integrate with Strategic Communications web and digital engagement team to support and design and review of digital engagement tools.
• Provide input on strategy and innovative message delivery and design for distinct target audiences.
• Contribute to the creation of materials for both our internal and external clients.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.

8+ years related experience in a role focused on communication strategy, visual design, or media coordination.

A portfolio of relevant design and digital engagement work is required for consideration.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite print and digital design required.

Experience designing and supporting social media or digital engagement campaigns.

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines.

Ability to work well independently or in a team environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Willingness to travel (up to 5% of the time).

Working knowledge of local, state and federal requirements for public involvement.

Demonstrated interest in ongoing training/education to stay relevant with rapid technological changes.