Graphic Designer Job at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Saint Lou

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion and continually consider our impact on the world. Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each role throughout our organization makes a difference in HDR’s 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 adds 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 collaboration is the best way forward. HDR’s team includes architects, engineers, urban planners, and strategic communications experts delivering transportation, power delivery and water resources infrastructure projects. Your designs will positively impact the communities we support by making technical information easy to understand and act upon.

We are looking for a member of HDR’s Minnesota/Wisconsin Strategic Communications Creative Team. The successful candidate is a visual storyteller who demonstrates excellent creative and communications skills, interprets internal and external client needs, and delivers materials with high visual and emotional impact. The candidate will provide support to multiple project managers, designers, and coordinators in a variety of design-related tasks throughout a project’s lifecycle. They should stay current with the latest design resources, communicate clearly, and have excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. This is not a corporate communications or marketing position, but a strategic communications role that provides HDR's clients with compelling design work. After onboarding, this position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support the local and national Strategic Communications team in developing compelling, professional visual design that informs and educates clients, stakeholders, and the public about projects in their communities.
• Create, revise, and update a wide range of deliverables including but not limited to exhibits, flyers, infographics, print advertisements, direct mailers, reports, maps/wayfinding graphics, social media graphics, email campaigns, presentations, style guides, stylized templates for long documents, logos, and assets for digital engagement and video production teams.
• Interpret and distill highly technical information for easy understanding by mainstream audiences.
• Prepare files for output and meet with vendors to discuss and estimate projects.
• Ensure quality control through approval of proofs and review of materials.
• Collaborate with project managers and project coordinators for content creation and design updates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Web Design or Fine Arts related field of study or equivalent experience; 0 to 3 years professional experience
• While not required, experience in any of the following creative skillsets are of interest:
• Illustration
• Accessible design
• Brand development
• Video editing and/or animations
• Photo simulation/visualizations (2D/3D)
• Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to design a wide variety of styles
• Eye for design details, such as typography, alignment, hierarchy, etc
• Strong portfolio showing design experience
• Strong skills in customer service, communication and negotiation, flexibility, time management, project management, detail oriented, leadership, and teamwork
• Understanding of branding/brand development, communications, and research

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Location and Engagement

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Industry: Strategic Communications

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Strategic Communications

Job Posting: Sep 2, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.