Responsibilities

• Responsible for consistently creating high quality, cutting-edge visual assets for marketing initiatives including social media graphics, website blog headers, and digital content.
• Develop infographics and visual storytelling elements for proposals, pursuits, and presentations.
• Support updates and applications of Knutson’s brand standards across internal and external materials.
• Provide quality control of visual materials to ensure brand consistency and professional presentation.
• Contribute design support for internal initiatives such as annual meeting materials, core values visuals, and internal campaigns.
• Produce visual materials related to evolving internal initiatives and department collateral.
• Create graphics and layouts for client presentations, community meetings, and stakeholder engagement materials.
• Design sector-specific collateral and leave-behind materials that support project pursuits and client education.
• Develop visual materials supporting K-12 and municipal referendum campaign communications, including custom logos, booklets, flyers, and informational materials.
• Coordinate with print partners to cost compare, prepare files, review proofs, and ensure high quality production.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or experience in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional graphic design experience in a marketing, agency, or in-house creative environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience developing visual layouts for print and digital formats including brochures, presentations, signage, and social media graphics.
• Ability to develop visual identities or logos while working within established brand guidelines.
• Strong understanding of brand standards and visual consistency across multiple platforms.
• Experience preparing print-ready files and coordinating with vendors for production.
• Basic knowledge of video graphics or video support (Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects or similar) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly in writing and conversation while adapting messaging to different audiences.

Preferred

• 3+ years of experience in Graphic Design – Specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• A portfolio featuring work across various media including descriptions of process.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Based Career Advancement
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefit with no premium cost to employee
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)