What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Graphic Designer position at Corgan and Careers?
Overview:
We are seeking a graphic designer who will shape and elevate design across print and digital platforms leading concept development, setting visual direction, and ensuring work reflects the strength of our brand. The position requires strong conceptual thinking, typographic precision, and an eye for layout and storytelling. The ideal candidate should be comfortable building systems, refining details, and guiding others toward strong creative outcomes.
This role reports to the Marketing Director and works closely with marketing, communications, and studio leadership across the firm. While it does not include direct people management, it does require creative leadership and partnership offering direction, mentorship, and thoughtful critique to fellow designers and collaborators to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.
Responsibilities:
Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.
*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed. *
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Corgan is seeking an in-house Lead Graphic Designer to join our Dallas-based graphics team. This is a senior, hands-on design role for a creative who cares deeply about craft, clarity, and elevating visual communication across a global architecture and design firm.
We are seeking a graphic designer who will shape and elevate design across print and digital platforms leading concept development, setting visual direction, and ensuring work reflects the strength of our brand. The position requires strong conceptual thinking, typographic precision, and an eye for layout and storytelling. The ideal candidate should be comfortable building systems, refining details, and guiding others toward strong creative outcomes.
This role reports to the Marketing Director and works closely with marketing, communications, and studio leadership across the firm. While it does not include direct people management, it does require creative leadership and partnership offering direction, mentorship, and thoughtful critique to fellow designers and collaborators to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.
- Serve as a brand advocate, maintaining and elevating Corgan’s visual identity across all platforms
- Lead concept development and execution of high-quality design across print and digital platforms
- Translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual narratives
- Elevate and protect Corgan’s brand through strong typography, composition, and visual systems
- Effectively present and sell creative concepts to internal stakeholders, clearly articulating design rationale and strategic intent
- Internal and external brand building campaign visual ideation and concept development
- Design publications, reports, presentations, campaign materials, social media assets, and environmental graphics
- Provide creative direction and feedback to designers and collaborators
- Maintain and evolve brand standards and templates
- Prepare print-ready files and oversee production quality
- Collaborate with architects, marketers, and leadership to shape strategic visual communications
- Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven pursuit environment
- 6–10 years of professional graphic design experience (B2B or professional services experience preferred)
- Professional degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field
- Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Strong command of typography, layout, color theory, and production across print and digital media
- Experience working within and strengthening established brand systems
- Ability to articulate design rationale and confidently present work
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working in a Windows-based environment
- Familiarity with SharePoint, Drupal, or WordPress is a plus
This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.
Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.
Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!
*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed. *
EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet
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