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Promotions Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

... communication designer, identify and develop collateral material and visual displays in support of building Stantec's brand awareness • In partnership with marketing, public relations, and digital ...

Promotions Specialist

Denver, CO · On-site

$72K - $104K/yr

... communication designer, identify and develop collateral material and visual displays in support of building Stantec's brand awareness • In partnership with marketing, public relations, and digital ...

Communicate designs to build excitement and consensus across teams, and gain support for design strategy across stakeholders. * Deliver design executions that set goals for design and align with ...

Communication Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$58K - $77K/yr

Internal Communications designs and delivers a wide range of communications plans and activities. It works with the business to enable and support change but also to ensure that staff are well ...

Industrial Designer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$141K/yr

Must be willing to communicate design concepts openly and present your ideas. - Demonstrate strong ... plus. - Passion for designing innovative and clean consumer or medical products Additional ...

... internal communications. * Conceptualizes and executes campaign creative graphics package and marketing deliverables. * Designs print marketing materials such as advertisements, brochures ...

Experience Designer

Westwood, MA · Hybrid

$120K - $163K/yr

Communicate designs in a way that resonates with both executives and frontline teams * Connect experience decisions directly to business performance, colleague effectiveness, and customer outcomes ...

Experience Designer

Johnston, RI · Hybrid

$120K - $163K/yr

Communicate designs in a way that resonates with both executives and frontline teams * Connect experience decisions directly to business performance, colleague effectiveness, and customer outcomes ...

Experience Designer

Johnston, RI · Hybrid

$120K - $163K/yr

Communicate designs in a way that resonates with both executives and frontline teams * Connect experience decisions directly to business performance, colleague effectiveness, and customer outcomes ...

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How much do communication designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for communication designer in the United States is $34.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.05 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is Communication Design a good career?

Communication Design is a viable career that involves creating visual content to convey messages across various media, including digital and print. It requires skills in graphic design, creativity, and proficiency with tools like Adobe Creative Suite. The field offers opportunities in advertising, branding, and media, with job prospects influenced by industry demand and individual skill level.

What are Communication Designers?

Communication Designers are professionals who use visual elements, typography, color, and layout to convey information and messages effectively. They work across various media, including print, digital, and environmental design, to create engaging and clear communications. Their work often involves branding, advertising, user interface design, and marketing materials. Communication Designers collaborate with clients and other creative professionals to ensure that visual content aligns with strategic goals and resonates with target audiences.

What jobs can you do with Communication Design?

Communication designers can work in roles such as graphic designer, visual communicator, branding specialist, user experience (UX) designer, or advertising creative. They create visual content for marketing, digital media, print, and branding projects using tools like Adobe Creative Suite and often require strong conceptual and technical skills. These roles are common in advertising agencies, media companies, corporate branding departments, and freelance settings.

What is a Communication Design salary?

The salary for a Communication Designer typically ranges from $50,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Entry-level designers may earn less, while experienced professionals with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher salaries. Salaries often include benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

What does a communications designer do?

A communications designer creates visual and textual content to convey messages effectively across various media, including digital, print, and advertising. They use skills in graphic design, branding, and storytelling, often working with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, to develop materials that enhance communication for organizations or clients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Communication Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Communication Designer, you need a strong background in visual design, typography, branding, and a relevant degree such as graphic design or visual communication. Proficiency in industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with digital platforms are typically required. Exceptional creativity, strong collaboration, and effective communication skills help you convey messages clearly and work with diverse teams. These skills ensure that visual content is not only aesthetically appealing but also effectively communicates the intended message to the target audience.

How does a Communication Designer typically collaborate with other departments or teams within an organization?

Communication Designers frequently work alongside marketing, product, and development teams to ensure that messaging is visually engaging and aligns with brand objectives. This collaborative process often involves participating in brainstorming sessions, providing design solutions for campaign materials, and adapting visuals based on feedback from various stakeholders. Open communication and adaptability are key, as projects may require rapid iterations to meet evolving business needs. Building strong relationships with team members in other departments helps ensure consistency and effectiveness in all external and internal communications.
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Infographic showing various Communication Designer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,757 per year, or $34 per hour.
Promotions Specialist

Promotions Specialist

Stantec

Houston, TX • On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Stantec rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 357 rated engineering


Job description

At Stantec, we have some of the world's leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we're building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.
Your opportunity
Reporting directly to the Infrastructure Marketing and Promotions Manager, the Promotions Specialist (PS) is responsible for strategic plan implementation and coordination of strategic national and regional tradeshows, conferences, and events; sponsorships; advertising; and photography. A key deliverable is to meet event-specific objectives while highlighting the Stantec brand as effectively as possible. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and enjoys working with different personality styles and management levels, both in person and across geographies.
Your Key Responsibilities
Tradeshows/Conferences/Events
• Works closely with practice leadership to implement annual strategic tradeshows, conferences, and events with the goal of promoting Stantec's brand awareness
• Aligns messaging and graphics are developed in alignment with Company standards, specifically Stantec's brand guidelines
• Serves as a contact for tradeshow/event-related inquiries for the Infrastructure business
• Provides guidance on process and available tradeshow/event support services
• Works with internal stakeholders to implement annual strategic tradeshow/event plan
• In partnership with a visual communication designer, identify and develop collateral material and visual displays in support of building Stantec's brand awareness
• In partnership with marketing, public relations, and digital team members, identify and develop communications strategy and plan in support of Stantec's brand awareness
• Facilitates the delivery and set-up of all materials, including tradeshow exhibits, presentations, and print/electronic promotional materials in accordance with agreed upon schedule and established service level agreements
• Coordinates/purchases promotional merchandise as appropriate, including client giveaways
• Understands related costs/timelines for materials development and purchase and, shipping to assist in budgeting
• Updates and maintains promotional database of tradeshows, conferences, and events is updated (including post conference debrief forms) to influence future participation
Sponsorships
• Supports sponsorship-related inquiries and deliverables for the Infrastructure business
• Provides guidance on process and available sponsorship support services
• Supports implementation of annual strategic sponsorship plan
• In partnership with a visual communication designer, identifies and develops sponsorship related materials in support of building Stantec's brand awareness
• Assists in tracking sponsorships, including post sponsorship debrief forms to influence future participation
Advertising
• Supports advertising-related inquiries and deliverables for the Infrastructure business
• Provides guidance on process and available advertising support services
• Supports implementation of annual strategic advertising plan
• In partnership with a visual communication designer, develops copy and identifies imagery for all Infrastructure business advertisements
• Assists in tracking advertisements, including recommendations on future participation
Regional Photography
• Supports photography-related inquiries and deliverables for the Infrastructure business
• Provides guidance on process, photography guidelines, and Stantec-approved marketing photographers
• Supports implementation of annual strategic photography plan for people and projects
• Researches and identifies local outsourced photographers and establishes a Stantec-approved agreement for services
• In partnership with a local contact, provides coordination and execution of project photography including client permissions, shot list, schedule, and cost
• Uploads/batches all photos into the image library in a timely manner
• Performs quality reviews to ensure that all photography is done in accordance with Stantec's brand and photography guidelines
• Assists in tracking photography, including recommendations on future people and projectsCapabilities and Credentials
• Detail oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills
• Committed to client service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities
• Ability to work well with a variety of personality types
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge and understanding of marketing and business development best practices
• Ability to work effectively within a group as well as independently motivated
• Demonstrated proficiency with web-based tools and Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge in the use of desktop publishing software such as InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Adherence to corporate and department policies and work in a manner to ensure safety by following company health and safety guidelines
Education and Experience:
• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, journalism, business, or related area
• Minimum 1-5 years of experience in a work environment related to Stantec's sectors, or a marketing-related field.
  • This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$72,200.00 - $104,600.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver
Other Locations: United States | TX | Houston
Organization: BC-2094 Marketing & Comms-US
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 09/06/2026 12:06:00
Req ID: 1006232
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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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