What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Metric Engineering?
Metric Engineering is seeking a Graphic Designer to support the development of high-quality, client-facing deliverables and branded materials across both Metric Engineering and Metric Consulting.
This role plays a key part in enhancing how we communicate complex technical information through clear, visually engaging design. The Graphic Designer will collaborate with project teams, marketing, and branding leadership to elevate deliverables such as master plans, reports, and public involvement materials, while maintaining consistency and quality across all platforms.
Portfolio or portfolio link must be included with all resumes.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Deliverables & Visual Communication
- Design and format high-quality client-facing materials including master plans, annual reports, and public outreach documents
- Translate complex technical content into clear, visually engaging graphics and layouts
- Ensure all deliverables are polished, professional, and aligned with brand standards
Brand, Marketing & Campaign Support
- Create branded graphics and collateral for presentations, brochures, adverts, recruitment materials, and property signage
- Develop assets for social media, PR, and integrated marketing campaigns, including print and digital advertising
- Assist in the execution of marketing campaigns from concept through execution, ensuring timely and cohesive delivery
- Maintain consistency across all materials in line with established brand guidelines
Digital, Web & Content Design
- Assist with ongoing digital initiatives for Metric Engineering and Metric Consulting
- Contribute to email marketing, social content, and digital campaigns
- Support strong visual hierarchy, usability, and user experience across digital platforms
Design Systems, Templates & Innovation
- Develop and maintain templates for reports, presentations, and marketing materials
- Support improvements in efficiency and consistency through reusable assets and scalable design systems
- Contribute ideas and creative concepts to maintain a competitive and forward-thinking brand presence
Creative Production (Graphics, Images & Video)
- Produce graphics, maps, illustrations, and visual assets for print, web, email, and social platforms
- Edit, retouch, resize, and optimize images and video content
- Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) to deliver high-quality outputs
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support
- Work closely with project managers, technical teams, marketing, and internal stakeholders across both companies
- Support multiple service lines with visual communication needs
- Coordinate with external partners and vendors as required
- Provide design support to departments beyond marketing, including presentations and internal materials
Adaptability & General Support
- Manage a variety of requests and shifting priorities with flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset
- Proactively support ad hoc design needs and unexpected projects as they arise
Qualifications:
- 5 years of graphic design experience
- Strong experience with layout-heavy documents (reports, plans, presentations)
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy
- Experience with digital or web design is an asset
Key Traits:
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to simplify and communicate complex information visually
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative, adaptable, and responsive to feedback
About Us
Metric Engineering was founded in 1976 on the principle of providing personalized consulting engineering services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms specializing in civil and transportation projects. Over the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Our multi-disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, state and foreign governments as well as private clients.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.