What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn is looking for a Graphic Designer to join our Charleston, SC office! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Our Graphic Designers work independently, partnering with other Designers and Marketing professionals to understand and translate the client’s vision and design a variety of deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Develop graphic covers, templates, layouts, and supporting graphics for marketing pursuits
- Create presentations, aerial map exhibits, and multimedia graphics
- Create tailored, print and digital brochures as well as conference/event graphics
- Design digital campaigns for external recognition/pursuits
- Thrive as part of a large, creative, and specialized marketing team
- Partner with engineers, project managers, and technical staff
- Serve as a brand advocate for Kimley-Horn and the client’s visual guidelines
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or similar
- Proficiency in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office Suite (Kimley-Horn is a PC-based company)
- Ability to use InDesign software for layout of complex documents
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A positive, collaborative, solution-seeking attitude, and a high sense of personal responsibility
- Desire to learn new skills, manage tasks and teams, participate in process improvement
- Flexibility to periodically work outside normal business hours as needed
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle simultaneous, varied assignments while providing consistent quality and accuracy
- Willingness to travel in support of remote projects and teams
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
