Graphic Design Manager

Ardurra is seeking a Graphic Design Manager to join our Marketing Team!

This position is fully remote.

***Please upload your portfolio along with your resume when applying.***

Ardurra has been recognized as one of the fastest growing firms in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industry. Ardurra prides itself on its reputation as an emerging leader in the engineering consulting business, and we understand that our reputation is wholly founded on the strength of the professionals that work hard every single day to serve our clients and our communities.

Primary Function

The Graphic Design Manager oversees the daily operations of the Graphic Design team and ensures the delivery of high‑quality, brand‑aligned visual materials. Sitting within the Marketing team, this role manages Designer workload, supports project execution, and partners closely with Marketing, Corporate Communications, and other departments to meet organizational design needs. The Manager helps drive and maintain brand standards, provides hands‑on creative guidance, and supports the development of consistent corporate visual identity and shared design assets across the organization and its platforms.

Primary Duties

• Supervise and support the Graphic Design team, providing day‑to‑day guidance, feedback, and coaching to ensure strong performance and collaboration.
• Manage team workload, assign projects, track progress, and help balance priorities to meet deadlines and departmental needs.
• Partner with Marketing and Corporate Communications to understand project requirements, align creative work with messaging goals, and ensure cohesive brand representation.
• Help drive and maintain brand standards across all visual materials, ensuring consistency in style, tone, and quality.
• Collaborate with departments, practice areas, and internal stakeholders to assess design needs, provide creative solutions, and support internal and external initiatives.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of visual assets including digital graphics, presentations, promotional materials, templates, and other branded design elements.
• Support organization and structure of asset library.
• Review design work for accuracy, brand alignment, and quality before final delivery.
• Stay informed on design trends, tools, and best practices to support team development and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support team and organizational goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong ability to lead and support a design team, fostering collaboration, team culture, and clear communication.
• Solid understanding of workload management, project coordination, and prioritization in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of brand standards and corporate identity systems, with the ability to apply and uphold them consistently.
• Ability to work effectively across cross‑functional partners and external vendors.
• Skilled in presenting design concepts, gathering feedback, and translating needs into visual solutions.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard design software and tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant graphic design experience, including leadership or team‑lead responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; familiarity with Canva and PowerPoint preferred.
• Strong design skills across digital and print channels, with experience in typography, layout, brand standards, templates, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, compelling visual communications.
• Experience within the AEC industry is preferred; proposal or professional services design experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Working Environment / Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to physical hazards. The role may involve occasional standing, walking, or handling items up to 20 pounds, but is largely focused on computer‑based tasks at a workstation or desk.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Third-Party Recruiters:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. In the absence of a signed agency agreement, any submitted candidate will be considered the property of Ardurra without financial obligation to the agency.

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