
Senior Graphic Designer
Arcadis
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design, develop, and deliver static visual content: fact sheets, infographics, printed collateral, reports, presentation decks, social media assets, and other assets as needed.
- Create motion graphics and simple animations/video content (e.g. animated infographics, GIFs, short motion spots).
- Translate data, research findings, and strategy into accessible, engaging visual narratives.
- Work cross-functionally with public affairs, procurement, program delivery, and other teams to understand goals, audiences, and messaging.
- Lead creative concepting sessions; propose visual solutions that align with campaign objectives, brand, and voice.
- Plan, execute, and manage design projects from idea through production: set timelines, handle feedback loops, ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain and evolve brand guidelines and ensure all outputs adhere to visual identity, tone, accessibility, and usability standards.
- Review and proof graphic deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and quality across all platforms.
- Stay current with design trends, motion graphics, software tools, accessibility standards, and emerging formats.
- Provide design guidance and feedback to freelancers as needed.
- Research, recommend, and help to introduce new tools, processes, or practices that enhance design workflows and output quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in graphic design in a communications, agency, nonprofit, or related setting.
- Strong portfolio with examples of both static and motion design: infographics, fact sheets, report design, social media work, simple animation or video/motion graphics.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Experience in motion graphics/video tools (After Effects, Premiere Pro, or similar)
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision
- EAP
- 401K
- STD
- LTD
- AD&D
- life insurance
- paid parental leave
- reward & recognition program
- optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
- nine paid holidays
- 15 days PTO that accrue per year
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
graphic designmotion graphicsanimationvisual communicationdata visualizationproject managementbrand guidelinesproofreadingdesign trendsaccessibility standards
Soft Skills
creative conceptingcross-functional collaborationfeedback managementcommunicationproblem-solvingresearchrecommendationguidance
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic designBachelor’s degree in visual communicationBachelor’s degree in fine arts