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Role Description

Reporting to the Senior Art Director, the Senior Graphic Design Manager plays a key role in shaping and advancing AIA’s visual identity across platforms. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality creative execution while contributing to concept development, visual storytelling, and art direction on select projects.

The Senior Manager collaborates closely with the Sr. Art Director and cross-functional stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into compelling, brand-elevating creative solutions that elevate the AIA brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development for campaigns, initiatives, and key deliverables across print, digital, and environmental design.
• Translate communications goals into strong visual narratives and scalable design systems.
• Provide art direction on select projects, defining the visual approach and ensuring a consistent, high-quality aesthetic.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Art Director to develop, evolve, and uphold AIA’s brand standards.
• Design and produce creative assets for web, presentations, reports, marketing collateral, signage, social media, and digital advertising.
• Concept and develop environmental graphics for tradeshows and events, creating immersive and impactful experiences.
• Design reports that include infographics, making complex information visually accessible and compelling.
• Create high-quality presentations for leadership and external audiences.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications project leads to ideate and refine creative approaches.
• Strong ability to articulate design decisions and recommendations to non-designers and leadership.
• Coordinate with external vendors and oversee print production to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing timelines and budgets while maintaining organized design files and version control.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative and diverse design projects.
• Advanced proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented spirit.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, with expertise in PowerPoint.
• Experience working in project management system, knowledge of SmartSheet is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design preferred with minimum five years or more of relevant experience preferably with a creative or marketing agency.

Requirements

• None

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental
• 401(k)
• Flexibility
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Income protection (Life Insurance Coverage up to 2x salary) & disability plans at no cost.
• Tuition and membership reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their family members
• SmartBenefits transportation program, featuring up to $55 monthly in public transportation as well as pretax METRO parking
• Computer purchase program
• Fitness club discounts
• Prepaid legal services program
• Identity theft protection