Who We Are
Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services, a growing professional services firm based in central Houston with offices in San Antonio, seeks an exceptional candidate to support our award-winning public engagement and communications team and the entire company. The full-time, exempt position offered is a "Senior Graphic Designer" position at our headquarters. We are seeking the region's best and brightest talent to support some of our state's most high-profile infrastructure projects!
Responsibilities
Graphic Design, Video Production, and Branding Development
- Create and edit graphic design and video products for client projects and internal needs under the direction of the Creative Services Manager and in collaboration with the Creative Services Team
- Assist with the creation of motion graphics and visual design tools, including brand assets and templates
- Assist in the development of social media content
Document Development and Implementation
- Support the development and implementation materials for strategic communications and public involvement efforts, such as noticing, signage, newsletters, handouts, reports, and flyers in accordance with client and project needs
- Design meeting agendas and other collateral, as needed
Client and Project Management Support
- Maintain a positive rapport with Hollaway clients, interfacing and communicating with all clientele proactively and professionally
- Create and maintain internal company communication, coordination, and teaming necessary to deliver work products cooperatively and creatively. This includes adherence to the Hollaway Quality Assurance/Quality Control policy
- Complete project tasks within the specific amount of time assigned
- Organize and archive project files and assets
- Support a regular 30-day invoicing cycle, providing all information necessary to ensure efficient, accurate billings
- Maintain 87.5% percent billability annually while completing project tasks safely, accurately, on schedule, and under budget
Planning and Organizing
- Prioritize multiple concurrent assignments effectively
- Delegate tasks to the appropriate personnel, including subcontractors, if necessary
- Use proper time management to ensure the client and internal deadlines complete assigned deliverables
Company Operations
- Support the Executive Team in the company's operational functions to ensure profitability and the efficient use of resources, adherence to safety policies and best management practices, and maintaining constant, open communication
- Work with the entire Hollaway Team to maintain all company equipment and supplies so that we are making the most cost-effective decisions about monthly bills, GPS units, office space, computers, vehicles, and other expenditures
- Complete the training necessary to excel in your practice area and company-mandated training
- Comply with all Hollaway policies and procedures and Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements
- Perform job duties within the company's standard operations and procedures and comply with job-related requests (e.g. , project management plans, safety plans for public meetings, preparedness, vehicle maintenance, the review process, general office culture, and responsibility)
- Maintain a positive rapport with clients, vendors, colleagues, and subcontractors proactively and professionally
- Manage and coordinate calendars to prioritize tasks, juggle multiple deadlines, and keep track of important details
Other Duties
- Stays updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design tools to drive innovation and enhance the team's creative output. Hollaway will provide the means to attend at least one training or professional development conference annually. Additional training and/or conferences may be available and are dependent on approval, pricing, availability, and schedules
- Typical work week of 40 – 45 hours
- Participate in occasional meetings that may occur in the evenings and on the weekends
- Internal company communication, coordination, and teaming are necessary to deliver work products cooperatively and creatively
Support and maintain an environment of trust, collaboration, and continuous feedback
- Other duties as assigned
Experience and qualifications
- Bachelor's (BA or BS)/Associates 2-year degree (plus experience) in graphic design, audiovisual design and editing, film production, communications, or a related field. Certification from a relevant trade program and/or years of relevant experience can be considered in place of a degree
- Ten(10) or more years of experience in graphic design, video production and design, broadcasting, video technology, audiovisual production, and presentation systems, film and video production techniques, lighting, computer graphics, post-production, editing, script preparation, projects, planning, or a related field preferred
Please provide a portfolio showcasing your graphic design and videography work, highlighting your experience with Adobe Creative Suite, video editing, and any other relevant projects
- Proven familiarity and expertise in the following:
Graphic Design Skills:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles
- Ability to create visually appealing graphics for digital and print media
- Experience in creating logos, newsletters, and brand assets, fact sheets
Videography Skills:
- Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro).
-Ability to shoot and edit videos for various platforms (social media, websites, presentations)
- Knowledge of video formats, codecs, and exporting for different platforms
- Understanding of storytelling through video and visual narrative techniques
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with camera equipment and lighting setups
- Ability to storyboard and script video projects
- Experience in motion graphics and animation (Adobe After Effects, etc.).
- Ability to diligently and carefully plan and implement deliverables, including but not limited to plans and strategies, copywriting, large-scale public meetings, stakeholder workshops, presentations, informational video productions, collateral materials, and web tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods
Professional Skills
- Ability to demonstrate leadership presence and maturity
- Ability to make sound, high-level decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
- Strong and effective presentation skills
- Ability to successfully handle client interactions and conflicts
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skills
- Strategic and critical thinking skills to evaluate and understand the impact of their decisions
- Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively delegate and prioritize assignments among your team
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative to identify and resolve problems
- Strong ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, including fellow leaders, clients, and employees
- Active listening skills
- Possess a high level of self-awareness
- Ability to implement thoughtful and inclusive conflict resolution strategies
- Team-player attitude
- Ability to work on own initiative to identify and resolve problems
- Ability to use empathetic conflict resolution
- Ability to effectively interpret data
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to maintain project budgets
- Dependable and self-motivating
- Flexible in scheduling and availability
- Punctual and respectful of schedules and deadlines
- Reliable editing skills
Employee Benefits:
- In addition to the salary offered, Hollaway provides a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement benefits, medical, dental/vision, disability, and life insurance. Benefit information relevant to your position consists of the following:
- Fully developed onboarding program
- Group health insurance (75% covered by the employer, including dependent coverage)
- Vision insurance (100% covered by employer)
- Dental insurance (75% covered by employer)
- Life insurance (100% covered by employer)
- Short-term disability insurance (100% covered by employer)
- Paid parental leave
- 401K (Pre-tax and Roth options) with employer match up to 4%
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Monthly Health and Wellness Incentive Program (Reimbursement up to $200/ month)
- individual Professional Development Plans and dedicated budget per employee
- Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $1,500/ year)
- Unlimited access to our online training system
- Remote work flexibility
- Full access to multiple web-based team collaboration and employee engagement tools
- Regular team-building activities
- Access to Insperity's Perks at Work (discounts on travel, electronics, entertainment, and more)
- AAA membership
Salary Range - $70,000– $78,000 *Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
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