McAdams is hiring: Graphic Designer I in Charlotte

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Develop engaging marketing content for proposals, brochures, websites, social media, trade show collateral, advertisements, email campaigns and recruiting. Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and communicates our expertise effectively.
• Graphic Design: Design and produce high-quality graphics for various marketing and communication materials. Utilize design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to create visually appealing assets.
• Motion Design: Conceptualize, design, and develop high-quality motion graphics and animations for a variety of platforms, including presentations, social media, website content, and corporate videos. Utilize software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Blender to create engaging motion elements that enhance visual storytelling and effectively communicate complex engineering concepts.
• Digital Marketing: Support digital marketing efforts through the creation of visually compelling content for online platforms and assist in monitoring and optimizing campaign performance.
• Event Coordination: Help design and execute promotional materials for company events, trade shows, recruiting fairs and internal presentations.
• Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities. Use insights to inform and improve creative output.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of marketing materials and graphic designs. Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors as needed.

Skills + Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in and graphic design, preferably within the A/E/C or technical sector.
• Proven ability to handle a range of design, graphic and animation tasks.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (OneNote, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects), strong communication (written, verbal, and copy-editing), team building and relationship management skills.
• Creativity: Ability to create visually compelling visual designs. Strong attention to detail and a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently. Experience in coordinating with various stakeholders.

Work Environment + Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential

functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company),

reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job

functions.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.