Graphics Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview

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Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a creative design professional to join our West Pacific marketing team. If you are a visionary thinker and enjoy collaborating with teams to lead the development of graphically oriented storylines for proposals, presentations, and high-impact client deliverables, we are interested in talking to you. Candidates must be able to bring ideas to life that visually engage our clients and convey the distinguishing features of our approach and technical solutions. High importance is placed on a positive attitude, a proactive and resourceful approach to work, being flexible with change, strong communication skills, and working well with others in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio of work that showcases visually engaging and innovative content that is compliant with client RFPs while connecting with the audience.

For more information about what CDM Smith offers its employees please visit our careers page: https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Careers.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

• Designing and producing visually appealing proposals, presentations, other marketing materials, and high-impact client deliverables. 
• Actively participating in sessions where strategy and approach for competitive pursuits are discussed and storylines are developed. 
• Storyboarding page-by-page or slide-by-slide content with the proposal manager and sales leader. 
• Researching and bringing fresh ideas to the team for highly engaging client presentations and proposals. 
• Conferring with marketing staff and internal clients on proving graphics and concepts, themes, and approaches. 
• Reviewing work to ensure the accuracy and quality of all materials produced. 
• Conducting final quality review of all artwork before final production. 
• Counseling pursuit teams on methods to improve graphic presentation of theme statements, materials, and audience fit. 
• Ensuring integrity of communications by maintaining the firm's identity, brand, standards, and programs. 
• Populating and maintaining graphics databases. 
• Coordinating and/or directing in-house or external production 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. 
• 4 years of related experience. 
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. 
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field. 
• Prior experience working for an architectural or engineering firm. 
• The ability to complete tasks within tight time schedules and under strict layout controls. 
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Spark) and Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint) products. 
• Previous experience using SharePoint and MS Teams. 
• 3D rendering skills and video and website experience is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of graphic design and typography principles and the ability to apply them to solve marketing and business challenges through visual storytelling. 
• Advanced knowledge of current graphics design (and related) software applications. 
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others at various levels throughout our region and the firm. 
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with an eye for details and an ability to meet deadlines.

Amount of Travel Required
10% or less
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Pay Range Min
USD $89,690.00
Pay Range Max
USD $147,971.00
Visa Sponsorship Available
No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this positionQualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree. 
• 4 years of related experience. 
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. 
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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