Graphic Designer

Job Description: RESPEC designs innovative, world-class projects using state-of-the-art technologies. We’ve got an insanely talented team with big goals. We have more than 500 employees and aim to expand our revenue by 50 percent in the next 5 years. How do we do this? We only hire the best of the best!

We’re on the hunt for an awesome designer who can bring our brand to life with some seriously eye-catching designs. We’re looking for someone with a real passion for creating visually stunning content and a solid background in graphic design. As our designer, you’ll be responsible for whipping up brochures, flyers, infographics, social media graphics, digital ads, and proposal layouts. You’ll collaborate with our marketing, proposal, and communication teams to ensure that our message comes across loud and clear to our target audience. You will also work closely with subject matter experts in our four business units to help them communicate their message.

To be considered for this position, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, at least 5 years of experience in a creative design role, expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software, and excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Plus, you should be able to juggle multiple projects and keep cool under deadlines. If you meet these requirements and are excited about joining our team, we’d love for you to apply and help us create unforgettable designs that speak to our audience.

Are you ready to join our team?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or master’s degree)
• Strong background in graphic design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in overseeing and managing graphic designs, document development, and digital asset management systems
• Interest in learning the newest trends in design and marketing tactics
• Ability to:
  • Transform technical language for lay audiences
  • Reprioritize efforts to meet dynamic workload
  • Interact with staff, remotely and in person, to complete tasks
  • Work under pressure, make sound decisions, and exercise good judgment
  • Complete tasks individually or on a team
  • Lead meetings
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on quality and accuracy
• Self-motivated and flexible
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
• Other advantageous qualifications:
  • Knowledge of or experience in the architecture/engineering (A/E) industry

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute internal client vision:
  • Work with clients and internal stakeholders to understand the assignment, audience, and intended message.
  • Create original visual designs that communicate the desired intentions in a visually appealing, creative, and unified way.
  • Consult with team members as needed and revise projects when necessary, based on feedback.
  • Coordinate all production requirements and provide final approval notification. 
• Design and detail:
  • Design and select graphics, fonts, and photography as needed
  • Produce samples of layouts for approval by appropriate staff
  • Design graphics and page layouts to be presented by visual communications media such as magazines, newspapers, websites, social media, PowerPoint, and proposal documents
  • Review the final layout and suggest improvements as needed
• Collaboration and Management
  • Schedule, host, and attend kickoff meetings to identify the team, deliverables, and timelines
  • Be a brand advocate for our marketing, proposal, and communication teams
  • Manage corporate brand guide and templates
  • Guide the design team in corporate branding and identity

Compensation: Typical salary range for this position is $45,000 to $73,000. Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe benefits package that consists of:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 401(k) with 100% Company match up to 6%
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Available Office Locations:  Rapid City, SD

Interviews: Interviews will be by appointment only.

Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster. Please do not contact us with unsolicited services or offers.

Salary : $45,000 - $73,000