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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
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.
The successful candidate will be part of HDR’s Virginia/DC/Maryland Strategic Communications team. The successful candidate is a visual storyteller who demonstrates excellent creative and communications skills. The ideal candidate stays current with the latest design resources, communicates clearly, and has excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. This is not a corporate communications or marketing position, but rather a strategic communications role that provides HDR’s clients with compelling design work.
In the role of Senior Graphic Designer, we'll count on you to:
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Plan, manage and deliver projects from concept through completion
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Assist in development of materials and serve as presenter/contributor/leader for meetings and task force assignments
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Work with other designers on multicomponent projects, and partner with clients to shape deliverables
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Demonstrates effective leadership with clients and is available to help mentor
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Conceptualize and design corporate and marketing materials,
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Research technology/production techniques, and processes as necessary for each project
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Ensure quality control through approval of proofs, press checks, and review/testing of materials before deployment
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Set overall strategy, vision, and direction, and use interactive design capabilities
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Mentor, review projects and assist other designers with projects and programs, and assist with training of internal clients
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Take responsibility for design, communication, organizational development, corporate strategic alignment, and training
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Plan, produce, research and test interactive presentations and materials using the latest new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Web Design or Fine Arts related field of study or equivalent experience
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Experience with Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver, and CSS; offset printing/digital printing/color correction
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Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area
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A portfolio is required for consideration
