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Graphic Designer (Entry-Level)
Austin, Texas
Garver is hiring an entry-level Graphic Designer to join our Transportation Strategic Communications team to support in visually translating ideas and messaging into a variety of deliverables. This position will be located in Austin, TX.
The successful candidate must be creative and have the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities. A strong sense of teamwork and know how to prioritize duties to meet deadlines are required.
This is a fast-paced role with varying day-to-day responsibilities, giving you the chance to be creative in delivering messages and imagery in tasks such as:
- Designing visual assets that enhance clarity and professionalism in business communications, including reports, presentations, and internal and external strategic messaging
- Creating graphics for web and print collateral that align with brand standards
- Building vector Illustrations, such as infographics and project maps
- Developing, conceptualizing, and collaboratively working with the team to create visually appealing content
- Photo-editing
- Coordinating production of materials, copyediting/drafting written materials, and producing reports
- Offering creative ideas, process improvements, and technological solutions to expand the team's abilities
Candidates must submit a cover letter with their application to be considered for the position. The cover letter must answer these two prompts: - Tell us about a design project (academic, internship, or personal) you found rewarding, and what made it meaningful to you?
- What type of design projects (presentations, reports, infographics, social media graphics, or branding) do you enjoy most and why?
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field (ie graphic design, media arts, visual communication, etc.)
- Proficient user of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), specifically on Microsoft Windows operating system
- Strong written, graphical, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage work, problem solve, and execute tasks on schedule
- Ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative environment.
- Comfortable working and speaking with employees in different departments across the organization.
- Excellent attention to detail - particularly in incorporating feedback and edits from multiple team members
- 0-1 years of work history in a corporate environment
- Advanced understanding of MS Office software including Word and PowerPoint
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. #LI-CS1
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