Senior Visual Designer

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Join our Graphics team as a Senior Visual Designer, where your creativity and design expertise will help shape how our architectural stories are told. Partnering with architects and fellow designers, you'll transform concepts into visually stunning packages and presentations that inspire clients and elevate our brand.

• Develop design ideas, conduct research, document design workflows, and contribute to all manner of graphic and visual production
• Collaborate with architects to translate complex design concepts into visually compelling graphics
• Apply a strong conceptual design ability to projects of varying complexity
• Create engaging graphics and imagery to support project storytelling and client communications
• Ensure consistency and apply scalable design solutions for a variety of digital products across multiple platforms and devices to enhance visual experience
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standard of creativity and attention to detail
• Mentor other visual designers on the team

Requirements

• Minimum of years of experience as a digital designer in a fast-paced setting
• Robust portfolio demonstrating strong design skills in visual design across various platforms
• Has proven ability to take the lead on interactive design projects including managing project timelines, budgets and teams
• Experience in effectively communicating conceptual ideas and detailed design rationale both verbally and visually to clients
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience working with HTML, CSS, and video
• Ability to thrive in collaborative team environments
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure while retaining careful attention to detail
• Ability to work positively, enthusiastically, and respectfully with other team members
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic or Interactive Design or other related field
• Ability to work onsite in our Redwood City office Monday through Friday 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without any restrictions or requirement of sponsorship now or in the future

The typical pay range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 in total compensation. Compensation depends on the individual's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Our Purpose

Born and bred in the Bay Area, DES shares the trailblazing spirit of Silicon Valley. As an integrated design firm, we collaborate between disciplines, from architecture and interior design to planning and engineering. We are here to cross boundaries. The clients we attract span technology, education, life science, healthcare, and real estate development. We cross-pollinate insights, designing solutions special to each project and informed by the full breadth of our experience. Research centers can inspire startup facilities. Social spaces can shape wellness clinics. Tech campuses can transform the urban places of tomorrow. 

It all starts with the partnership, a give-and-take of ideas. Bring us your site, budget, and brief. Bring on the unexpected, the unexplored, the uncertain. Where others see limitations, we see possibilities. We believe a process that's agile and flexible produces a place that is the same. A place that's designed for working and playing, healing and learning, dreaming and doing. A place that inspires people to make it their own.

LIFE AT DES

 At DES, we are innovators in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, rooted in our firm's birthplace in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our team is driven by a passion for technical excellence and a commitment to creating optimized solutions that inspire and elevate. We aim to foster an environment where creativity thrives and challenges are seen as stepping stones to building invaluable relationships with our clients and the Bay Area community.Join us, and be part of a dynamic team that prioritizes collaboration to redefine what's possible. At DES, we believe that a strong company culture is the backbone of our success. We cultivate a workplace where camaraderie is celebrated, and where fun is an integral part of our workflow. We are looking for individuals who are not just seeking a job, but a career where they can make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to embrace a multidisciplinary way of working, DES is the place for you.

LIFE AT DES

DES is committed to the well-being of our team members and their families. We support a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance.

BENEFITS YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR:

• Competitive salary & annual bonuses
• 100% company-paid options for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Commuter & parking benefits
• Legal consultation & advice
• Identity theft  
• Supplemental life insurance & critical illness plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Standard & choice holidays  
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union 
• 401k plan 
• Training & career development opportunities
• Annual career development stipend
• 100% Professional licensing & renewal fees
• Licenses & certification bonuses
• Hybrid work schedule working onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
• Collaborative, friendly, fun, and enriching environment for our team to thrive and grow

We are proud and committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, recognize, celebrate, and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Our teams are comprised of people with experiences from diverse backgrounds which helps us gain a fresh perspective while challenging our own thinking about design. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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