Experience: 1 to 2 years
The Communications Designer plays a critical role in supporting the marketing and branding efforts at Carrier Johnson + Culture. This position seamlessly bridges administrative and creative tasks, combining versatility with a passion for problem-solving and design. The role involves creating visually compelling marketing materials, developing environmental graphic design (EGD) solutions, and managing content and creation for both internal and external communications. This position requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs that align with the firm’s strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Creative + Marketing Design
- Collaborate with leadership, business development, and project teams to produce visually engaging proposals, RFQs, and qualification packages aligned with branding guidelines.
- Design marketing collateral, including brochures, presentations, flyers, advertisements, and award submissions, using graphic design software.
- Create digital content, such as graphics and multimedia, for the firm’s website, social media, and email campaigns, focusing on enhancing brand awareness and engagement.
- Develop and coordinate marketing campaigns, internal/external communications, and advertisements to meet strategic objectives.
Content Management + Coordination
- Maintain an up-to-date library of creative materials, ensuring consistent messaging and quick response to requests.
- Maintain current personnel resumes, project descriptions, and other qualifications documents in partnership with technical staff.
- Assist with proposal development for RFP/RFQs and award submittals, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
Project Coordination
- Organize and prioritize multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
- Perform quality control reviews of marketing deliverables for accuracy and alignment with RFP guidelines.
- Develop marketing materials for conferences, trade shows, speaking engagements, and other promotional opportunities.
Strategic Insights + Industry Engagement
- Stay informed about industry news, best practices, and trends to ensure the firm’s marketing materials remain relevant and competitive.
- Support internal communications and ensure all deliverables are on-brand and client-focused.
Environmental Graphic Design (EGD)
- Design and implement EGD solutions, such as signage, wayfinding systems, and branded environments, in collaboration with architects and interior designers.
- Manage EGD projects, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, and quality control.
Job Requirements + Preferences
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience: 1-2 years of marketing, proposal/qualifications development, or design experience, preferably in the AEC industry.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with AI tools. Working knowledge of information management systems like Deltek VantagePoint or OpenAsset is a plus.
Design Expertise: Strong graphic design skills with an understanding of typography, layout composition, color theory, and visual storytelling. Experience in EGD, including knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, and installation methods.
Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Reporting Structure
The Communications Designer | Design Coordinator reports to a senior member of the marketing team and collaborates closely with business development, design, and project management teams.
Performance Metrics
- Timeliness and quality of deliverables.
- Creativity and adherence to brand guidelines in design outputs.
- Impact and integration of EGD projects.
- Feedback from internal stakeholders and external clients.
Additional Considerations
- The position may require attendance at internal meetings, client presentations, and industry events.
- Opportunities for professional development will be provided to enhance skills in graphic design, marketing, and industry knowledge.
- Flexibility in working hours may be needed to meet project deadlines.
Carrier Johnson Benefits Summary
Health, Disability, Retirement and Other Benefits and Amenities
As a regular, full-time employee, you are eligible to participate in all of Carrier Johnson + Culture sponsored benefits, plans and activities. Carrier Johnson + Culture offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan and flexible spending programs. Carrier Johnson + Culture is pleased to provide 100% coverage for employee medical, dental and vision plans for those who choose the HMO plan. If you choose to add additional dependents this will be at a reduced cost to you and deducted from your paycheck each pay period (pre-tax). The amount will vary depending on the plan you select. Carrier Johnson + Culture 401(k) plan does not include any matching. In addition to offering the 401(k) plan Carrier Johnson + Culture offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Time-Off Benefits
You will accrue vacation at a rate of 3.33 hours for each pay period, (80 hours per year, or 2 weeks) for the first 4 years. 5.00 hours for each pay period begins accruing after 4 years (120 hours per year, or 3 weeks).
In addition to your vacation accrual, you will receive eight (8) paid holidays and you will receive forty eight (48) hours sick leave per year immediately upon hire.
At Carrier Johnson + Culture we offer two regular work schedules: 8 hours/5 days per week or a 9 hours Monday thru Thursday and a 4 hour Friday. Within these hours we offer a hybrid work model of in office and remote working.
Benefits Highlights
Rates and plans are subject to change on an annual basis
We are happy to share with you the benefit plans we have to offer. Contributory plan details are included as attachments to this letter, you will also find attached, an employee bi-weekly contribution schedule for your cost considerations.
A list of contributory plans that we offer are:
- Medical – No cost for employee only when they choose the HMO Plan (Employees outside the state of California have PPO option only available to them at no cost for employee only)
- HMO plan UHC Gold Signature Value 30-60/20%/$500 Deductible
- PPO plan UHC Gold Select Plus 25/500/20%
- Kaiser Gold 80 HMO 250/25
- United Health Dental PPO Plan
- United Health (Vision) Plan
- Flexible Spending plan for medical and/ or dependent care expenses
- $50 per month allowance for cell phone usage (to be expensed monthly thru accounting system)
- $50 per month allowance for internet usage (to be expensed monthly thru accounting system)
- $20 per month allowance for gym memberships (to be expensed monthly thru accounting system)
- Paid parking when requested
- 401(k) plan with before tax/after tax contribution options, available after 30 days of employment
- Auto Enrollment will begin after first 30 days of employment at rate of 6%
- Voluntary plans for Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Cancer, and accident through MetLife
- Legal Shield Legal plan
- Aflac Medical plan
- Additional Life Insurance plan increase up to 5x base salary (not to exceed $500,000) with employee Premium contribution.
- No additional compensation offered for opting out of the plans
A list of Carrier Johnson + Culture sponsored plans you will be enrolled in.
- Short-term Disability Insurance -thru Principal: Up to 60% of base weekly earnings (up to $2,308 per week). Benefits payable through 24 weeks of disability
- Long-term Disability Insurance – thru Principal: Up to 60% of base monthly earnings (up to $10,000 per month for all active full-time employees.) Benefit begins after 180 days of disability. Benefits payable for 24 months.
- Accidental Death Insurance thru Principal: Amount equal to your Basic Life Insurance.
- 50K Life Insurance plus one times base salary up to a Maximum Life Benefit of $250,000
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Assistance Program
- Chiropractic Care Available for Employee only. Includes up to 20 annual visits to In-network providers with $15 co-pay each visit.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Vesting in the ESOP commences at 20% per year following two years of employment
- The first year of employment must exceed 1000 hours prior to September 1st of that year. The Plan is managed by The Newport Group
- Less Than 2 Years of Employment – Vesting 0%
- 2 Years of Employment – Vesting at 20%
- 3 Years of Employment – Vesting at 40%
- 4 Years of Employment – Vesting at 60%
- 5 Years of Employment – Vesting at 80%
- 6 Years of Employment – Vesting at 100%