Graphic Designer

Role Overview

Freese and Nichols is hiring a Graphic Designer to strengthen how the company communicates strategy, brand identity, and key messages through visual content. This position supports business development, recruiting, and internal communications by creating polished design assets and contributing to the broader visual direction of projects.

The role involves guiding work from early concept development through final production, while partnering with teams across the organization to ensure every deliverable meets brand expectations and project goals.

What You’ll Do

• Develop original concepts, campaigns, and visual narratives that advance marketing, recruiting, and communication objectives.
• Design strong, brand-aligned graphics and supporting materials that meet format requirements and project needs.
• Work closely with marketing, technical, and corporate partners to define direction and produce effective visual solutions.
• Juggle several projects at once, including timelines, contributors, and review cycles for moderately complex to complex work.
• Suggest visual strategies that help support business development, recruitment, and internal communication efforts.
• Handle vendor coordination, project budgets, photography requests, and production-related tasks for assigned work.

What We’re Looking For

• An associate degree in Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in graphic design or related visual communication work.
• Advanced working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Intermediate skill with Microsoft PowerPoint and strong familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, multiple priorities, and feedback from different stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration, critical thinking, initiative, and attention to detail.

Preferred Background

• A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a similar field.
• Experience working in architecture, engineering, or construction.
• Exposure to photography, video production, or editing.
• Hands-on use of Adobe Express, Adobe Lightroom, or Adobe After Effects.
• Experience creating motion graphics or animation.
• Participation in a professional organization.

About the Company

Freese and Nichols has a culture built around its LEADS values: Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always. The company focuses on being a preferred choice for both clients and employees by combining practical solutions, innovation, and strong service.

With more than 130 years of experience, the firm has helped design essential infrastructure such as water supplies, roadways, bridges, and disaster-preparedness solutions. The team has grown to more than 1,300 employees and continues expanding from Virginia to Colorado.

Work Environment and Benefits

This position offers a flexible work environment with a hybrid arrangement that allows up to 40% remote work. The company also provides an alternative work schedule program that includes every other Friday off.

Additional benefits include paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico, and Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Freese and Nichols is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Location

This role is available in Austin, Frisco, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, or San Marcos, Texas; Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; or Rogers, Arkansas.