Esri

Sr. Graphic Designer

Esri • $79K — $125K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design or related field
  • Strong portfolio showcasing design skills in various formats
  • Expertise in translating business objectives into visual narratives
  • Proficient in layout, composition, typography, and color theory
  • Ability to develop integrated designs across multiple channels
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar field

Responsibilities

  • Develop visual concepts that engage and communicate effectively across varied media
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to connect creative concepts with business needs
  • Oversee visual storytelling and brand consistency for design projects
  • Utilize current design practices to enhance brand quality and consistency
  • Continuously upgrade skills to keep pace with industry trends
  • Mentor junior designers by imparting constructive feedback and guidance
  • Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with project's vision

Benefits

  • Industry-leading health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
  • Generous vacation policies with a minimum of 80 hours per year
  • Twelve paid holidays per year
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth
Full Job Description
Overview

Join our talented, innovative, and diverse team of collaborative designers and produce a wide range of portfolio-worthy work. Your projects will include print and digital collateral such as large-format event graphics and publication layouts; advertising for print, digital, and social media; motion graphics; presentations; illustrations; and fun promotional items for special events. You will work closely with high-level executives to understand their goals, then strategize to make them come alive. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of fellow creatives to inspire, guide, and manage projects to completion.

Responsibilities
  • Develop visual concepts and designs that tell compelling stories across print, web, events, social media, and other channels
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across Esri to understand business needs, shape creative concepts, and translate organizational goals and challenges into effective visual narratives
  • Set and oversee the visual style, imagery, and storytelling for key design projects from concept through delivery
  • Use strong knowledge of the Esri brand and current design practices to improve brand consistency and visual quality
  • Continuously improve skills with the latest industry trends and design software
  • Mentor junior designers and provide clear, constructive creative guidance
  • Lead design projects from concept through completion while ensuring quality, brand consistency, and alignment with project goals

Requirements
  • 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, or a related field
  • Portfolio Submission: Please include a link to your online portfolio or samples of recent work. Samples must demonstrate design skills.
  • Demonstrated experience translating business objectives into cohesive visual concepts and narratives
  • Excellent design skills in layout, composition, typography, and color theory
  • Ability to develop complex, integrated designs and establish visual direction across multiple channels, audiences, and deliverables
  • Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and time-management skills, with the ability to articulate and defend creative decisions
  • Knowledge of design theory, visual storytelling, brand systems, and the technical principles required to achieve impactful visual outcomes
  • Adept in interpreting technical information (diagrams, infographics)
  • Experience establishing visual direction for integrated or high-profile projects
  • Experience presenting creative concepts to senior stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
  • Willingness to challenge yourself, inspire others, and believe all ideas are welcomed
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting; applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar field

Recommended Qualifications
  • Experience directing illustration, photography, cartography, or other specialized visual content
  • Art direction experience with multidisciplinary creative teams
  • Experience managing brand systems and visual standards
  • Experience creating visual narratives and writing copy for advertising campaigns
  • Familiarity with emerging design technologies and AI-assisted tools

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Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$79,352-$125,632 USD

About Esri

Esri is a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Redlands, California. Esri's software is used by governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations worldwide to analyze and visualize data in order to make better decisions. The company's flagship product, ArcGIS, is a powerful mapping and analytics platform that allows users to create, manage, and share geographic information. Esri has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, and works to promote environmental stewardship and social equity through its products and services.
Learn more about Esri
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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