Graphic Designer - Western U.S.

Graphic Designer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs seeks a Graphic Designer to be a proactive team player, excited and ready to engage on a multitude of projects in a fast-paced environment for our Buildings & Infrastructure Americas team, focusing on the design and development of proposals and supporting graphics, presentations, and positioning materials—from concept to completion.

Your work includes conceptualizing, designing, and developing graphics and other content to inform and engage the intended audience. You'll possess design aptitude, as well as an educated understanding of design process, principles, and production techniques. This role requires proven technical skills and expertise in developing and executing creative solutions using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (including, but not limited to: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), as well as presentation software (including, but not limited to: Microsoft PowerPoint) to deliver those solutions in a variety of print and digital formats. We'll lean on you for excellent communication skills, flexibility, and self-motivation to work effectively in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

*Please Note - at time of application, candidates must provide either a portfolio link or PDF samples of work that highlight their work in layout, graphics, and presentation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic graphic design solutions to support the production of winning proposals, sales materials, and presentations, including but not limited to long document layouts, PowerPoint presentations, story boards, covers/dividers, marketing collateral/brochures, illustrations, interactive PDFs, ads, and digital media.
• Plan, conceptualize, and design compelling and impactful graphics while collaborating with proposal team members and technical staff to strengthen messaging.
• Convey complex ideas with smart graphic designs and develop concepts visually beyond bullet points.
• Interpret and convert technical data and conceptual content into accessible and visually appealing information.
• Understand and follow graphic design methods, tools, and Jacob's procedures; offer suggestions to leadership to improve processes, tool(s), and best practices.
• Coordinate and provide production and vendor support for submittals and interviews to instruct external vendors as needed on printing requirements.
• Proof work to ensure quality control.
• Must be able to coordinate and collaborate with team members in remote locations, in different time zones.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need:

• Minimum of 4 to 10 years professional graphic design experience.
• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design (OR) related discipline from a four-year (OR) Associates degree with relative professional experience in lieu of 4 year degree.
• Flexibility in working hours as needed to align with peers in North America. Must have flexibility to work overtime hours and on weekends as needed, especially for deadline-driven assignments.
• Knowledge of procedures and technical concepts; including design aptitude to understand what constitutes good design, and a demonstrated ability to apply that knowledge using layout, typography, graphics, and images in order to produce highly effective visual communications.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Prior Architectural/Engineering and Construction and/or Proposal and Sales experience.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) and Microsoft PowerPoint; proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); experience working with additional creative, visual, interactive, and multimedia tools.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $71,000.00 to Upper $120,000.00.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $71,000.00 to $120,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations:

• Portland - Oregon - United States
• Reno - Nevada - United States
• Bellevue - Washington - United States