Description

The Experiential Graphic Designer will provide design, creativity, project management and support to the experiential marketing efforts within Global Marketing to bring the Burns & McDonnell family of brands to life within physical environments and create engaging experiences. Through developing office graphics, trade show experiences and other brand activations, this position will create a targeted and engaging branded experience for all clients, employees, recruits and all others who visit a Burns & McDonnell space. This position will be an in-office work environment at our World Headquarters in Kansas City.

• Develop approved concepts for Burns & McDonnell experiential efforts. Aid in developing creative, strategic graphic solutions that are on-brand, on-time and on-budget.
• Provide project management and coordination support for experiential design projects.
• Produce production-ready experiential files and partner with graphics fabrication partners to see projects to completion.
• Continued development and maintenance of the Branded Interiors Program.
• Design development and strategy for the Conference and Trade Show Program.
• Collaborate with Facilities team and other internal department to develop well-branded office environments.
• Ensure brand guidelines are followed for brand consistency.
• Effectively collaborate and work with a variety of team members both face to face and digitally.
• Present design concepts and strategies to clients.
• Contribute to creative "think tank" sessions for conference and trade shows, branded experiences and beyond
• Conduct research before developing design concepts.
• Follow established quality control processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Bachelors in fine arts/graphic design or visual communication; minimum 3 years of related experience; and a portfolio supporting that background. Or candidate must have an Associates Degree in fine arts/graphic design or visual communication with at least 5 years experience.
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of industry-standard graphic design and layout software (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) with comprehensive understanding of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience with large format printing and 3D rendering programs (e.g. SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with project management and vendor management is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with teams in person and virtually.
• Strong conceptualization skills across print, digital and video.
• Demonstrates ability to ideate and conceptualize multiple concepts
• Demonstrates understanding of good layout principles
• Understands and applies color theory and color relationships
• Analytical/problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Strong visual proofing and error-checking skills.
• Skill managing fast-paced deadlines for concurrent projects with various teams.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Graphic Design

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 231578 Job Hire Type Experienced

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