Graphic Designer/Content Creator
Graphic Designer Role
Riley Engineering is recruiting a talented and motivated graphic designer/content creator. Our team embraces the challenge and excitement of building a company tasked with making an impact in this world. The ideal candidate is energized by getting in on the ground level of this growing and thriving firm. We’re looking to hire part-time (very flexible hours) with the possibility of becoming full-time in the future. If that sounds exciting to you, and you are enthusiastic and experienced in translating ideas and concepts into compelling visual designs, you might be who we’re looking for.
Company Background
Riley Engineering is a civil engineering firm specializing in water resources engineering. Our mission is to engineer and implement solutions to provide society with water infrastructure. Riley Engineering was founded to improve people’s lives by ensuring that all have the necessary civil infrastructure to facilitate socioeconomic well-being. Based in Tucson, AZ, our employees rally behind that mission and enjoy building the firm from the ground up together—pairing professional skills with a heart for helping others.
Responsibilities
- Develop visual communication solutions for proposals, project reports, and client outreach/marketing materials (graphic covers, templates, layouts, and supporting graphics)
- Support special events (client receptions, trade shows, etc.)
- Create promotional materials, which may include:
- Brochures
- One-pagers/line cards
- Riley Engineering website
- Presentations
- Business cards
- Aerial map exhibits
- Multimedia graphics
- Videos
- Trade show booth banners
- Signage and graphics for various conferences and events
- Advertisements
- Email marketing graphics
- Recruiting packets
- Digital campaigns and graphics
- Print campaigns and collateral
- Support brand awareness campaigns
- Shoot photo and video for project highlights and other photo/video needs, sometimes accompanying engineers to site visits/field work to capture good images
- Manage photographer and videographer vendors for special projects
- Manage print vendor relationships and collaborate to manage and check print deliverables
- Work closely with colleagues across the firm to create a brand and style guide
Working Style and “Soft Skills”
- Seek input proactively and search out content from others
- Attend meetings to understand project needs and scope
- Take accountability for projects and meet deadlines
- Maintain a positive, collaborative, solution-focused attitude, and a high sense of personal responsibility
- Give and receive feedback in a humble and constructive way
- Participate in and contribute to brainstorming sessions
- Assist with larger company-wide initiatives
- Partner with marketing & communications director, owner, engineers, project managers, and technical staff
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, including corporate and/or agency experience
- Proficiency in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat)
- Ability to use InDesign software for layout of complex documents
- Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Riley Engineering is a PC-based company)
- Familiarity with broader design trends
- Innovative, able to see and create what could be, not just slightly improve upon what already exists
Valued (But Not Required) Qualifications
- Experience in AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry
- Video production and/or editing
- Experience with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree in design, visual arts, marketing, communications, or related field
What We’ll Expect From You
- Part-time hours for now (29 hours or less per week on average, depending on your availability and project needs)
- Live in Tucson, AZ, and work in our office in historic downtown Tucson (hybrid options available on a case-by-case basis)
- Self-motivated, must have ability to find information and learn new skills and complete tasks as required for project needs
- Flexibility in job duties; other duties may be assigned depending on overall needs of the team and current projects
- Ability to work with others on a team to complete projects
- Flexibility to periodically work outside normal business hours as needed
- Willingness to travel occasionally in support of remote projects and teams
- Alignment on values: Passion, Excellence, Integrity, Education, Balance, Humility, Adaptability
- Your own office
- Opportunities for growth based on your interests, goals, and skills; and on company needs
- A relaxed environment and family culture
- Your voice heard, your ideas considered, and opportunities to make an impact on a growing firm
- Flexible scheduling so you can maintain work/life balance
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- 3 days (24 hours) of paid sick time per year
- Option to become full-time as the company grows, if you desire (full-time benefits are substantially greater than part-time benefits; will discuss if you are selected for the role)
- Salary Range: $25-$45 per hour, depending on experience
Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience and/or budget.
Read Before Applying
If this sounds like you, please apply. Include portfolio, cover letter, and resume to be considered. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We appreciate everyone who applies but will only reply to those candidates who are selected for an interview.
