Requisition ID: 180309
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Infrastructure Business Development
Department: Communication
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewWe are looking for a Mid-Level Graphic Designer to join our growing in-house creative team. This is a role for innovative thinker with a strong understanding of the fundamentals of design and the ability to approach each assigned task with new, creative solutions. The graphic designer is responsible for the visual elements of proposals, presentations and more for Kiewit's diverse markets. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit and the skills to lead a project from conception through delivery.
District OverviewKiewit Infrastructure Proposal Services supports Kiewit's Get Work efforts from qualifications through the interview phases. Team members enjoy working with a variety of pursuit teams across the United States to develop winning strategies and content for each proposal. We work on pursuits procured using alternative-delivery models, including CMGC, design-build, progressive design-build, and other best-value models. We take a collaborative and integrated approach to developing winning proposals through brainstorms, critical concept meetings, and regular proposal reviews.
LocationThis position is based out of our Burnaby, BC office. This is a shared service center in a professional office setting.
Responsibilities• Lead and execute creative projects from concept through completion in all forms of print and electronic media, on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with the proposals team and subject matter experts to brainstorm and develop unique branding, professional page layouts and highly technical, compelling infographics to support each pursuit strategy.
• Develop visually persuasive visual collateral in conjunction with the proposals
team; proposal documents, brochures, flyers, banners, PowerPoint templates and graphics and more.
• . Responsible for communicating the Kiewit brand to the intended audience using established brand standards.
• Manage production of all print pieces, including using in-house production tools and/or communicating with vendors.
• Provide effective and timely solutions for any and all levels of creative requests.
• Lead and execute multiple projects with shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Qualifications- BA in Graphic Design or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in graphic design professional role
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with strong emphasis on InDesign (multi-page layout) and Illustrator (graphics development); Photoshop required
- Strong understanding of graphic design fundamentals, layout, and visual storytelling, with attention to detail
- Experience with additional tools (e.g., Lightroom, ArcGIS, Premiere Pro, AI) is a plus
- Microsoft Office Suite expert user (PowerPoint and Word required)
- Expert knowledge in graphic design fundamentals and process and innate attention to detail
- Strong communication, creative, organizational, problem solving and time-management skills
- Adaptable, quick learner
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Works well independently and on a team
- Professionally handle constructive criticism
- Occasional travel may be required
- Electronic portfolio required. Must include examples of a multi-page document layout, branding and logo design, marketing collateral and infographics #LI-GH
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Base Compensation: CAD $34-47/hr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
