Associate - Global Graphic Designer

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
 

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.

• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.

• Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.

• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.

• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.

• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with the Graphics+Branding Leader to realize the firm’s strategic objectives through creative design ideas and concepts to meet the needs of our business.

• Develops and maintains the SOM brand and identity, use of brand and identity materials, and leads the development of new iterations of their deployment, working with firm leadership to develop and refine as required (including SOM Brand Drive, logo deployment, letterhead, business cards, etc.).

• Collaborate with Marketing & Business Development Team:

  • Oversee the development and maintenance of templates for project pages, resumes, market books, etc. for use by the Marketing & Business Development Team, and train as needed.

  • Develops or oversees development of custom materials for high-priority pursuits.

• Collaborate with the Communications Team on exhibition graphics, posters, and other collateral for lectures and panels, etc.

• Collaborate with Business Operations and Employee Resource Groups by providing creative direction and developing visual materials in support of their work.

• Collaborate with the Graphics+Brand Studio on design and implementation of branding and identity elements for SOM clients as needed.

• Design and implementation of special projects, tasks and responsibilities as needed.   

• Manage project deliverables and schedules through all phases of design and implementation. 

• Grow into management of junior team members in the future.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Ability to manage and synthesize feedback from large and complex stakeholder groups including Partners, Principals, Project Teams, Business Operations, etc. to gain consensus on a successful solution. 

• Actively leads their own projects and potentially in future other team members.

• Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures based in an understanding of the business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design.

• 10 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities in graphic design and brand strategy in print, digital and 3D design.

• Must be an exceptional designer, storyteller, and collaborator, capable of communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences.

• Exceptional design sense.

• Excellent leadership, collaboration and project management skills.

• Expert at developing concepts to final artwork in print, digital, and 3D design. 

• Expertise with full Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.

• Strong interest in and skilled at teaching others and skill-sharing.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Flexible and agile in delivering against aggressive business goals and schedules.

• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and prioritize appropriately in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable engaging with senior leadership across the firm, including partners.
   

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM. 

Our Benefits:
 

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance

Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs

Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program

Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development 

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $105,000-$125,000.

Our Culture:

Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you’ll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.

We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy

For more about SOM: www.som.com

Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.  Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.