Mark Thomas · 12 hours ago
Senior Visual Design Specialist
Mark Thomas is hiring a Senior Visual Design Specialist to be part of their graphics and visualization team. This role involves managing technical geospatial requests and translating technical data into visual experiences for clients and community members.
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Responsibilities
Assists in training new Visual Design Specialists in design workflow and procedures, perform quality control checks, and delegates work where necessary
Works on larger or more complex projects that require more attention or a higher skill-level
Collaborates with the graphics and visualization team to plan, develop, and deliver technical visual content for internal and external customers
Works with all levels of professionals, from intern to executive, to translate data and produce visual content for proposals, projects, and client-specific community communications
Works with project managers and other technical staff to visually enhance technical images to make them more appealing/bring them to life
Translates and converts technical data and images into 2D and 3D exhibits and other project renderings from industry engineering software for proposals, projects, and community communications
Implements and maintains a general workflow process as developed by the Visual Design Manager, while striving to improve and streamline those processes
Produces maps and visual content (including aerials), and other communications by using CAD/GIS information and geospatial software as needed for proposals and projects
Optimizes flexibility and scalability of final products
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associates or bachelor's degree in Graphic/Visual Design, Visual Communications, etc
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in design graphics
Demonstrated experience in data visualization, infographics, and data reporting
Strong knowledge of current data visualization tools and graphics/geospatial software
Strong understanding of industry specific technical terms, guidelines, and standards aiding in modeling production and communication
Strong knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD Suite, 3DS Max, the Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection, ArcGIS, GlobalMapper, and SketchUp
Deadline driven; Ability to be flexible with work schedule to accommodate critical deadlines
Ability to work under pressure, closely track details of multiple projects and interact with staff at all levels
Ability to work independently as well as a contributing member of the team
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Preferred
Experience with a A/E/C firm
Benefits
Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, inclusive family planning & fertility resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
Budgeted time for training and career development
Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments