Junior Graphic Designer job at BuroHappold Engineering in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Boston, MA

Title: Junior Graphic Designer - Part Time Location: Chicago, New York, Boston United States Job Description: The Junior Graphic Designer (Part-Time) role offers the opportunity to sharpen your skills while contributing to some of the world’s most iconic buildings and urban environments. You’ll collaborate across disciplines – such as MEP, Sustainability, and Structures - on a diverse range of projects, gaining exposure to both design and business development. Our goal is to make every deliverable as impactful as the designs themselves. We’re looking for someone who thrives in interdisciplinary environments and excels at distilling complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. The candidate identified for this role can be in either Chicago, Boston, or NY. Fully remote and hybrid options are available. From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary. Your next role: In this role you will support the Senior Graphic Designer on designing client-facing deliverables (e.g. technical reports, published documents, presentations, competition entries, proposals). Assignments may range from designing a single image within a deliverable, to working on the deliverable as a whole. Common tasks include developing 2D/3D technical illustrations, renderings, diagrams, data visualizations, infographics, icons, branded presentations, document templates, and beyond. Alongside the Senior Graphic Designer, you will be guiding the creative direction of deliverables and providing storyboarding services to technical teams. Identifying opportunities for visualization in text-heavy documents and propose improvements to narrative communication. You will creatively apply Buro Happold’s brand guidelines to deliverables. If assignment requires, you will apply clients’ brand guidelines or develop a bespoke visual identity. The Junior Graphic Designer will carefully consider the audience for each deliverable and challenge content that may not be relevant to that audience. Offer support in developing company-wide resources that empower engineers/consultants to create their own graphics. (e.g. image libraries) as well as support on both projects and business development efforts as needed. Your skills and experience: 1+ years of relevant professional experience Bachelor’s degree in a field emphasizing visual communication - such as graphic design, information design, architecture, industrial design—or commensurate work experience. Knowledge of the architectural industry/built environment would be valuable Proficient knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Knowledge of CAD Software (e.g. Rhino, 3ds Max, AutoCAD, Revit) would be preferable Data Visualization Skills (using Tableau, Excel, or other methods) Demonstrated mastery of design principles such as typography, color, and composition Knowledge and/or a willingness to learn AI softwares would be valuable Ability to work with a range of teams and communication styles using organizational and problem-solving skills Careful listener – can identify a narrative in rough sketches/drafts from engineers and propose the best way to communicate that story. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet all requirements What we offer: Compensation range between $32-36 hourly. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience Part Time Schedule, 24 hours per week Benefits package Annual discretionary bonus PTO and paid holidays 401k with company match Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups