Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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Matrix Design Group —a distinguished, award-winning engineering, planning, and consulting firm that is proudly 100% employee-owned—is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join our MARCOM Team in our Phoenix, AZ office. The knowledge and experience you’ll gain here will be invaluable as you advance your creative career. This role is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of graphic design experience, a keen eye for detail, and a strong team spirit. The ideal candidate should have a can-do attitude and be willing to go the extra mile to complete projects.

• CANDIDATES WITHOUT PORTFOLIOS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• PLEASE PROVIDE AS A PDF ATTACHMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION, EVEN IF YOU ALSO HAVE A LINK IN YOUR RESUME.
• Experience working in a Corporate Environment in a graphics role is required. AEC industry preferred.
• This is a HYBRID position based in our Phoenix, AZ office. Employees are expected to be onsite Tuesday-Thursday.

Role Summary:

Under the supervision of our Graphics Manager, you will manage multiple design tasks and graphics projects often with competing deadlines, supporting both internal proposal and technical teams, as well as external clients. The successful candidate will excel in time management and be adept at creating, executing, and editing concepts and layouts for various projects.

Competencies:

• 2-4 years of experience as a graphic designer in a corporate environment with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Illustrator; and MS Office Suite
• Photography and video editing skills are a plus.
• Experience creating and managing websites using a CMS such as Joomla, Wordpress, or similar.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully with team members.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to embrace feedback and iterate on designs.
• Capable of multi-tasking, being proactive, and working independently or as part of a team, while establishing and managing priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, adaptability, and accountability.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Graphic Design or related discipline
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a graphic designer in a corporate environment; AEC industry experience preferred but not mandatory. Engineering industry graphic design experience a plus.
  

ABOUT MATRIX

Matrix Design Group, Inc. (Matrix) is a distinguished, award-winning engineering, planning, and consulting firm that is proudly 100% employee owned. Our commitment to being an employee-owned company drives us to nurture a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence, while delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.

We foster a collaborative, collegial, and cooperative work environment and offer a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a competitive salary, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, holiday, vacation, and sick leave, as well as training and education opportunities. Our benefits also include a company-matched 401(k) plan. At Matrix, employees are encouraged to engage in wellness programs, participate in social committees, and contribute to community outreach efforts.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes s/he requires reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 719-575-0100 for assistance.

How to Apply:

Please apply online at

• Conceptualize, design, and develop high-quality print and web-based materials tailored to client needs, including presentations, proposals, and deliverables for both print and digital media.
• Create innovative, client-specific materials such as custom pitch books, brochures, posters, interactive files, and other collateral to support new business and brand building.
• Demonstrate strong layout design skills, conveying complex ideas clearly and visually appealingly.
• Produce effective designs for various media, including signage, brochures, and social media.
• Design, edit, and retouch photographs, drawings, floor plans, and site maps.
• Create and edit PowerPoint documents and develop templates.
• Collaborate with technical and creative teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Partner with the Proposal Team to prepare InDesign documents, including formatting, layout, infographics, and selecting images.
• Assist in developing marketing materials for the company, such as website content, social media assets, and sales brochures.
• Stay current with industry trends and techniques to ensure the use of innovative design practices.
• You’re a junior graphic designer looking to advance your creative skills.
• You excel at creating engaging visual experiences across various platforms.
• As a self-starter with a strong work ethic, you’re dedicated to meeting and surpassing project goals.
• Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Your attention to detail is exceptional, and you have a talent for bringing creative ideas to life.
• You find that a fast-paced, dynamic environment fuels your creativity.

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