Brown and Caldwell is hiring: Junior Graphic Designer in Columbus

Our creative culture emphasizes collaboration, willingness to learn, passion for innovation, creative problem-solving, taking initiative, and strategic thinking.A hybrid work arrangement is allowed for this role; selected candidate must be located within commuting distance to any BC office, preference of Columbus, OH or Charlotte, NC areas, but can be flexible to other locations. BC currently has a work arrangement policy and process where we provide flexibility, choice, and trust for our employees to choose what is best for them to do their best work.The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of branding, be proficient in using design software, and have a basic grasp of color, layout, and typography.This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our growing professional consulting firm as a Junior (or 'entry-level') Graphic Designer. This role will be part of a collaborative and primarily virtual graphic design community where effective use of brand standards and openness to feedback, design critique, and art direction are crucial to our collaborative creative studio. This position offers a unique chance to learn and a promising path for professional growth in a dynamic environment.Develop and apply knowledge of the BC visual brand and templates to create marketing collateral, including document layouts, graphics, illustrations, and revisions for proposals, presentations, and deliverables.Understand and articulate what well-branded work looks like at BC, consistently using assets, tools, and processes through templates, icons, and illustrations while supporting fellow designers.Support the creation of graphic concepts, layouts, and slide formatting by effectively applying templates and brand elements, demonstrating a basic grasp of color, layout, and typography.Follow best practices in ticket and file management by consistently using established tools and resources.Build a reputation for high customer service and strong communication skills by providing timely updates on revisions and graphic needs throughout project completion.Manage time effectively by prioritizing multiple deadlines simultaneously and meeting expectations for effort on all projects.Foster teamwork by welcoming constructive design critiques from senior team members and proactively seeking opportunities for improvement while exploring resources and following established processes.Maintain attention to detail with a commitment to "zero tolerance" for errors during editing, proofing, and spell-checking, while actively seeking feedback during review phases and scheduling senior design reviews when needed.Stay highly organized and apply problem-solving skills, while embracing ongoing support and mentorship from senior designers.Attend team workload meetings and communicate project status and availability to graphic design project leads and supervisors, while participating in collaborative activities, meetings, critiques, and workshops with the team.Ask questions when uncertainty arises and proactively seek opportunities for improvementDesired Skills and Experience:A strong and relevant portfolio, including samples of completed document layout and graphic development, is required for consideration. Click here to see our full list of benefits.About Brown and CaldwellHeadquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific.