AE Proposal Graphic Designer

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented individual to join our marketing team as a Graphic Designer III. The graphic designer will specialize in the development of compelling visual content for proposal and business development efforts. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and has a passion for turning complex information into visually engaging and brand-consistent designs that help tell the Merrick story.

The graphic designer will collaborate closely with proposal coordinators, designers, and subject matter experts to create original content for proposal documents, presentations, and other pursuit materials. Under the supervision of the creative manager, you’ll deliver visuals that help communicate the right message, appeal to our audiences, boost brand awareness, and win new work.

Interested candidates must have Architecture or Engineering industry experience in proposals and graphic design.

Typical pay hourly range for this position is $36.35 - $47.02. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Us

Central Marketing Services is a growing and transforming team, with the ability to think outside the box to bring cutting-edge marketing, design, and proposal techniques to Merrick. We envision our team as one that is at the forefront of marketing and creative, not just within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Our team encompasses both the proposal / business development lifecycle and the marketing & communications function. We value new ideas and the ability to translate ideas into marketing deliverables. We prioritize continuous learning to drive us to be the best at what we do. We’re an inclusive team that values differences and believes collaboration creates the best deliverables. Our team works a hybrid schedule with remote / home days and in-office days to meet both your needs and our company’s needs

Why Merrick?

We strive for excellence in our respective fields, both technical and creative, and value our individual employee owners and the contributions each of us makes to our company. We live our purpose : Solving. Growing. Living. Our employee owners all work towards a common goal : delivering the right solutions to our clients and making our company great.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Collaborate with the proposal team, the marketing & communications team, and subject matter experts to design graphics that enhance proposal documents, presentations, and other pursuit materials.

Stretch the creative boundaries within a branded template and translate concepts and requirements into design.

Create tailored layouts, infographics, covers, and other design assets that align with brand standards and effectively communicate key messages.

Translate technical and strategic content into visually compelling formats that support storytelling and win themes.

Ensure consistency in visual identity across all proposal materials.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines and changing priorities.

Support the development and organization of reusable design assets and templates for future pursuits.

Stay current with design trends and tools to continuously improve proposal aesthetics and effectiveness.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field

5+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably in a proposal or business development environment

US Citizenship required

Familiarity with proposal processes (e.g., RFPs, RFQs)

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Word)

Eye for design details, such as typography, alignment, hierarchy, etc.

Experience in graphic design fundamentals and data visualization

Strong creative, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills

Excellent listening and communication skills

Ability to professionally give and receive constructive criticism and input

Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with technical and proposal staff to meet milestones

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a deadline-driven environment

Portfolio must include examples of multi-page document layout, infographics, and branding work

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in AEC, professional services, or government contracting industries.

Knowledge of proposal automation tools or content management systems.

Basic understanding of messaging strategy with the ability to translate into graphics.

PERKS

Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.

Robust Employee Referral Program.

Annual performance and compensation reviews.

Professional Training and Development.

Employee Recognition Awards.

Peer Mentor Program

And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.

At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.

Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).

Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets.

Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

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