Richärd Kennedy ArchitectsPROPOSAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Richärd Kennedy Architects is an award-winning studio-based firm that focuses on positively impacting people’s lives through the craft of architecture. Since the firm’s origin in 1996, public buildings have been an essential part of our work. We are a global firm with a portfolio of work that include United States embassy and consulate campuses, higher education and academic research laboratories, public and academic libraries, and other civic opportunities. Our success in the pursuit of design excellence is evidenced by numerous local, regional, national, and international design awards including the American Institute of Architects “National Honor Award” for Architecture. The firm was recognized as an “Emerging Voice” by the Architectural League of New York, and one of the “New Vanguard” by Architectural Record. We know collaboration is the key to success in delivering important buildings that represent the ideals of a community and society.
Job Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design, and develop high-quality materials that align with marketing and business development priorities while meeting tight and competing deadlines; products include presentations, proposals, and other business development and marketing deliverables.
- Create innovative, client-specific collateral focused on developing new client and owner relationships as well as opportunities to expand our core focus of delivering award-winning public work globally.
- Demonstrate strong layout design skills, understanding the architectural space, and with an appreciation for the built environment. Collateral should synthesize complex ideas in a straightforward and concise manner.
- Collaborate with the technical and design aspects of the studio to develop and deliver high-quality, stand-out proposals, presentations, and competition submittals.
- Coordinate with marketing and business development team to prepare proposals including formatting, layout, technical writing, content development, and proofreading.
- Coordinate content updates for the website, social media, and newsletter with the marketing team.
- Position requires a self-starter, focused on a relentless pursuit of quality with an innate understanding of proportion and scale, a problem solver, and an effective communicator with senior leadership and team peers alike.
- Maintain and continue to improve upon Richard Kennedy Architects Graphic Guidelines
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, architecture, design, or a similar field.
- Five years’ experience
- Experience in the Architecture/Construction/Engineering field a must
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and oral
- Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude and a high sense of personal responsibility
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office Suites.
- Ability to multi-task, be proactive, work independently or in a team setting, and establish priorities.
- Exhibit initiative, creativity, adaptability, and accountability.
- Ability to take creative direction from and collaborate closely with the creative lead.
- Ability to analyze brand guidelines and take actionable steps to execute a vision.
- Passionate about design and willing to learn.
- Ability to process creative feedback in a flexible and meaningful manner.
