Senior Graphic Designer
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SUMMARY
The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for independently executing high‑quality brand experiences and creative work in alignment with Mortenson’s enterprise brand standards, visual systems, and experience direction. This role applies strong brand judgment, supports consistency across touchpoints, and serves as a trusted contributor on complex or high‑visibility work.
The Senior Graphic Designer operates within established governance and direction, supporting internal customers through strong execution, collaboration, and attention to detail across brand experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Brand Experience & Creative Execution
- Execute brand experience and creative work across campaigns, initiatives, and enterprise needs
- Translate approved brand standards, visual systems, and experience direction into high‑quality creative outputs
- Contribute to complex or high‑visibility projects requiring strong brand judgment and executional excellence
Brand Standards Application
- Apply enterprise brand standards, visual systems, and guidelines consistently across assigned work
- Ensure deliverables meet brand requirements and quality expectations prior to release
- Identify and flag potential brand risks, inconsistencies, or gaps for manager review
Experience & Environmental Branding
- Support execution of environmental branding and physical brand experiences across offices, jobsites, and events
- Partner with project teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to implement approved designs
- Ensure quality, consistency, and attention to detail in on‑site and experiential applications
Workflow & Project Support
- Manage assigned tasks and deliverables across multiple projects
- Balance competing priorities while maintaining quality and responsiveness
- Communicate proactively on timelines, needs, and potential issues
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales + Marketing, Communications, Operating Groups, and project teams on assigned work
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and vendors
- Serve as a reliable contributor within cross‑functional project teams
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design or related field
- Minimum years of experience – 8-10 years
- Strong knowledge of brand standards, visual systems, and brand experience execution within a complex organization.
- Ability to apply brand and experience direction to creative work across a range of touchpoints and environments.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound brand judgment, identify risks, and escalate appropriately.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross‑functional partners and vendors.
- Ability to balance quality, consistency, and efficiency while meeting project needs and timelines.
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, Copilot).
- Active listening skills and openness to feedback, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to travel up to 10%
A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
- Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
- Dental plan
- 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
- Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Gym Membership Discount Program
The base pay range for this role is $80,100 - $108,100. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
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Please make note:
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
ABOUT MORTENSON
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items to Note
- Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.