What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at HMC Architects?
Who We Are
HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.
What We Do
Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.
Why Join HMC
As an employee owned company you become an owner after one year—receiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds. We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators. In addition to this, we also support our team through:
The Graphic Designer supports the firm’s visual communications efforts in alignment with HMC’s brand, marketing initiatives, and project deliverables. This role develops high-quality design solutions for project pursuits, presentations, publications, and environmental applications. The Graphic Designer collaborates with marketing managers, project teams, and other Graphics team members to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual materials that support the firm’s strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.
HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.
What We Do
Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.
Why Join HMC
As an employee owned company you become an owner after one year—receiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds. We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators. In addition to this, we also support our team through:
- Culture: We put people over profits, giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life. We believe in fairness, equality in opportunity, and rewarding those who perform.
- Wellness: company paid wellness courses, on-site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
- Professional Development: LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
- Comprehensive Comp and Benefits: Base Bonus Equity 401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.
The Graphic Designer supports the firm’s visual communications efforts in alignment with HMC’s brand, marketing initiatives, and project deliverables. This role develops high-quality design solutions for project pursuits, presentations, publications, and environmental applications. The Graphic Designer collaborates with marketing managers, project teams, and other Graphics team members to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual materials that support the firm’s strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop graphics, layouts, diagrams, and presentation materials for proposals, interviews, and marketing collateral
- Contribute to visual storytelling strategies that support project pursuits and firm initiatives
- Translate architectural and technical content into compelling visual communications that support pursuit strategies
- Apply HMC brand standards, templates, and visual systems across all print and digital materials
- Manage assigned design tasks independently while coordinating closely with marketing managers and project teams
- Maintain accuracy, quality, and consistency across print and digital deliverables
- Communicate timelines, priorities, and design intent clearly to collaborators
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback constructively
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and production processes
- Exercise sound professional judgment in design execution and problem-solving
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field from an accredited university, or equivalent demonstrated proficiency
- Minimum three (3) years of professional graphic design experience
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and related design software
- Strong skills in composition, typography, and visual hierarchy
- Experience supporting proposal development and marketing initiatives within a professional services environment preferred
- Knowledge of print production processes and digital media standards
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Commitment to maintaining alignment with HMC standards, brand integrity and design excellence
The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.
Salary : $52,858 - $74,314