First Environment, Inc.: Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator required

Graphic Designer is needed in Butler, United States.

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Client: First Environment, Inc.

Location: Butler, NJ

Contract: Contract

About us

We are professional, collaborative and supportive.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Work-from-home days
• Regular social events
• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment
• Flexible working hours

Responsibilities

This position will report to the HR Manager and be responsible for supporting the firm’s marketing department, litigation support group, and other technical teams, as needed. This is a freelance position with work tasks arising on an as-needed basis, with an estimated utilization of 0-12 hours per week.

• Participate in visual strategy discussions
• Work with project teams to identify opportunities to integrate visualizations into client deliverables
• Provide recommendations and strategies for communicating technical information and data visually to either layperson or technical audiences
• Design and format digital presentations
• Design and format PowerPoint presentations for layout, structure, and consistency with a focus on audience-friendly design
• Work with project teams to create conceptual figures and diagrams that correctly convey intended messaging
• Redesign charts, graphs, tables, and other graphics for a consistent visual experience
• Create diagrams, graphs, infographics, trial demonstratives and animations, and other illustrations
• Work with technical staff to prepare technical illustrations and demonstratives (including animations and motion graphics) for client presentations, project deliverables, and training materials
• Use source files (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, hard copies) to create high-quality graphics that adhere to brand guidelines
• Modify and optimize historical documents, including maps, reports, engineering drawings, etc. with a high degree of accuracy
• Develop and present demonstratives and animations in jury and bench trials
• Lead document design for public-facing materials
• Provide document layout and graphic design support for summary reports
• Prepare visual presentation materials, banners, signage, and handouts for public meetings
• Ensure compliance with ADA requirements for print and digital materials
• Support marketing team in specialized graphics development
• Develop branded templates for social media graphics, videos, collateral, and proposal materials, as needed
• Support the development of more detailed marketing collateral for various service areas, including infographics, brochures, illustrations, presentations, etc.
• Understand and implement proper use of brand and identity guidelines for both internal corporate materials and external client branding guidelines
• Coordinate with print vendors and other outside parties on specifications and logistics of print materials

Illustrative Work Products:

• Prepare a timeline motion graphic communicating the changes in historical engineering operations as compared to evolving environmental regulations
• Work with our engineers to develop a 3D animation demonstrating contaminant flow patterns on an industrial property over time
• Reformat a community Climate Action Plan from Microsoft Word to a magazine-style digital report with visualizations and photography incorporated throughout
• Prepare flow diagram depicting the steps of bringing a carbon offset project from ideation to generating credits
• Create a custom “coloring book” as a client giveaway for a corporate event

Required Qualifications

• Formal graphic design training and education plus at least five years of work experience
• Strong illustration and animation skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro, and Illustrator
• Existing subscriptions to the software necessary to perform work described herein
• Experience designing specifically for social media
• Ability to translate technical information visually for a layperson audience
• Ability to prioritize and manage short- and long-term assignments
• Familiarity with ADA compliance requirements for print and digital materials
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide diplomatic and constructive comments to internal clients

Additional Optional Qualifications

• Basic understanding of engineering and environmental industry terminology and procedures (environmental engineering/consulting industry experience a plus)
• Experience filming and editing video content

Required with Application

• Resume
• Proposed hourly salary range
• Link to online portfolio of work samples

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

First Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Butler, NJ 07405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 5 years (Required)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 4 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Butler, NJ 07405