Responsibilities

• Create original design concepts to inform and engage communities for a wide variety of public projects.
• Design branding and messaging, logo design, infographics and a multitude of materials including factsheets, post cards, document design, website design, online open houses and presentation design. Portfolio required.
• Create original artwork and illustrations, and provide a variety of design solutions for engaging communities consisting of technical and non-technical audiences in print and online.
• Website design and creation of microsites and online open houses.
• Design interactive experiences across multiple digital platforms.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams, client agency staff, and technical experts; including accepting critiques and addressing feedback
• Articulate design process for leadership and clients.
• Assist in new business pitches by creating creative briefs, design concepts and visual assets.
• Maintain and grow relationships within WSP to continue to generate project work.

Requirements

• Creative graphic and digital communicator. Portfolio required.
• 3-5 years industry experience and a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, digital design, web design, visual communications or related discipline.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Creative Cloud), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs and other collaboration sites.
• Detail oriented, focused on efficiency and quality, and adept at collaboration in a fast-paced team environment- must be able to work on various projects in a parallel fashion.
• Be articulate, attentive listeners, comfortable with client relations, and able to think outside the boundaries of traditional design
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Proven understanding of graphic design fundamentals
• Demonstrated ability to take a project from concept to launch
• Strong command of color theory, image composition, and typography
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred

• Prior experience with public information, policy, government relations, public affairs and communications for infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience within the transportation and engineering industry.
• Experience with education module development.
• Proficiency in ADA compliance standards, file production standards for assisted technologies, document remediation, and compliance/reader software

Benefits

• WSP benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.