McKinstry Company is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in Seattle

Overview

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact.

Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions.

We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets.

Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is advancing how our society engineers, constructs and cares for the built environment.

Compelled by our values, our national team of problem solvers design and deliver innovative buildings to tackle the climate, equity and affordability crises head on.

Storytelling powers McKinstry's ability to drive transformative change.

It inspires our clients, expands our markets, attracts new talent and ensures the ongoing success of our company.

Graphic design is critical to this effort, which is why we're seeking a Senior Graphic Designer based in Seattle, WA.

The Senior Graphic Designer will create effective visual media in support of our overarching brand.

You will work side-by-side with leadership in an iterative, agile design team that spans print, web, social media, presentations, advertising, large-format signage, collateral, etc.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior member of a growing design team.
• Lead graphic design projects from concept to production to delivery.
• Brainstorm and ideate design concepts for new and existing campaigns/ projects.
• Work closely with stakeholders to bring complex concepts to life through effective visual storytelling.
• Design across channels including web, social media, emails, print collateral and presentation layouts.
• Manage and maintain a digital asset management system for photography, video and graphic assets.
• Coordinate graphic design and production with vendors and external partners.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• High degree of creativity and problem-solving.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft PowerPoint and other design-based applications.
  
  Video, photography and animation experience a plus.
• Experience with both digital and print production.
• Solid layout chops, strong color theory, vector illustrator, with a modern design sensibility.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, iterative environment where fluctuation of tasks and needs is the norm.
• Proven ability to take on multiple assignments and projects with independence and efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a timely manner with multiple stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Ability to work within established brand guidelines while seeking opportunities to expand and strengthen them.
• Critical listening and client relationship building skills.
• Available to work on-site.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 8 years of graphic design experience.
• AEC industry experience a plus.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Building Good paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $64,890 - $105,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Base pay information is based on market location.

A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.