Graphic Designer Job at ZGF Architects in Seattle

Overview

ZGF is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our marketing team in our Seattle, WA office. We are seeking a driven professional who desires an opportunity to grow their graphic design career in a collaborative, team-oriented, and multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to design, develop and produce multi-component marketing collateral, and other graphic communication materials for both digital and print documents and media.
• Collaboratively design and produce graphics associated with the Seattle office and firmwide marketing and communications efforts, including: qualifications, proposals, presentations, boards, diagrams, infographics, templates, social media content, and special projects including awards submissions, project books, and exhibit displays.
• Be responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of graphics deliverables from concept through completion.
• Conduct research on clients’ brands, cultures, organizations, and unique requirements to inform custom design concepts. Develop creative solutions based on feedback, guidelines, and overall vision.
• Update and maintain graphic assets for ZGF projects and initiatives.
• Work in a fast-paced environment to generate a range of creative concepts prior to developing detailed and final solutions.
• Advance project with minimal oversight.
• Proactively source information, content and direction from colleagues across the firm as necessary to complete a deadline.
• Provide expertise and consultation on printing / production techniques, product details, graphic technology, and materials.
• Support architectural project teams in production of graphic deliverables when needed.
• Ensure quality control of all graphic deliverables through testing of technology and materials before deployment, approval of proofs, and press checks.
• Stay at the forefront of evolving design and technology trends by participating in educational and professional opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related design, with 2-7 years of professional experience
• Expertise in graphic tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud—InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is a must; working knowledge of other programs such as Teams, Deltek Vision, Open Asset, Miro, One Note, SketchUp, Revit, or 3D modeling programs is a plus.
• Strong conceptual graphic design skills. Ability to be focused, meticulous, and thorough with excellent attention to detail and graphic consistency.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A design approach based on deep research.
• Proficiency in review of design details, such as typography, alignment, and hierarchy
• Ability to work quickly in a deadline-driven environment, respond to and prioritize multiple requests, be responsive to the time-critical nature of marketing deadlines
• Organizational and time management skills, and ability to execute complex design efforts and deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Strong storytelling and problem-solving skills—the ability to distill multiple ideas into clear and compelling graphics
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with current and evolving digital technology and media, as well as printing and production techniques, and coordinating with print and fabrication vendors
• Consistent pursuit of innovation in order to raise the bar
• Experience in the architectural field is a plus
• Ability to work on PC platform
• Able to travel to other ZGF offices and/or client project locations as needed

Base Salary Range

$63,000/yr - $81,000/yr depending on skills and experience.

Benefits

ZGF Employees Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution, HSA with employer contribution, 401k with employer match, 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year, paid parental and family leave programs.

Apply With

• Cover letter
• Resume
• A portfolio that includes examples of:
• Editorial layout design for multi-page documents
• Application of color palettes, typography, and imagery in a document
• Infographics, charts, tables, schedules, etc.
• Visualizations of data sets