EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) or professional services industry.
• Experience designing proposals, presentations, and marketing collateral in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment.

COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Proven ability to work effectively with both marketing and technical professionals to produce visually compelling, accurate, and brand-aligned content.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Ability to give and receive feedback constructively in a team-oriented environment.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with CRM systems, SharePoint, or Deltek VantagePoint is a plus.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat interactive PDFs, Mailchimp, or CMS platforms) is a plus.
• Understanding of architectural/engineering terminology or previous work in a technical environment is strongly preferred.

HOW YOUR ROLE WILL SHAPE OUR SUCCESS

Walker is seeking a talented and visionary Corporate Creative Designer to play a pivotal role in advancing our brand through compelling and strategic visual storytelling. This position is responsible for performing advanced marketing support functions that enhance and evolve Walker’s brand identity across all platforms.
As a key member of the marketing team, the Creative Designer will lead the creative direction and execution of marketing and business development materials — including proposals, presentations, website graphics, conference exhibits, and social media content. You’ll bring creativity, consistency, and innovation to every touchpoint, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand experience.
This role involves generating original ideas, managing the production of visual materials, and refining design projects from concept to completion. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality, on-brand content that supports strategic business goals.
The Creative Designer reports to the Corporate Director of Marketing and can be based in one of the following Walker office locations: Denver, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, or Irvine.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Serve as the lead designer on high-profile proposals, presentations, and pursuits — conceptualizing visual storytelling approaches and mentoring marketing team members on layout and design best practices.
• Provide creative direction and guidance to marketing staff and technical teams to elevate the quality and impact of all visual materials.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance visual communications firmwide — developing tools, templates, and campaigns that position the firm competitively.
• Maintain and expand the firm’s visual asset library (OpenAsset), including photography, icons, and branded templates.
• Provide training for marketing and technical staff using branded templates and tools.
• Design and maintain sophisticated, branded templates for proposals, presentations, resumes, project profiles, and reports in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Walker additionally uses Templafy.
• Executes a wide range of projects for visual displays, electronic presentations, newsletters, brochures, advertisements, logos, and a variety of other material used for web, publication, slide, video, and multimedia presentations.
• Facilitate collaboration by actively listening, asking thoughtful questions, and translating technical concepts into compelling visual content. Build strong working relationships with both marketing colleagues and technical team members, understanding their needs and adapting creative solutions accordingly.
• Lead the creation of infographics, custom maps, process diagrams, and technical illustrations that support pursuit strategies and reflect the firm’s expertise.