Graphic Designer

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a Graphic Designer who will provide visual design support for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise construction projects and other agency initiatives as assigned. The role develops clear, accessible and customer-focused graphics that support community outreach, public information, construction updates, and project communications throughout all phases of project development.

The role supports the Customer Experience Division by producing materials that meet FDOT and Enterprise standards, follow established branding, and communicate complex information in a simplified and visually understandable way.
Your Impact

• Create graphics, illustrations, diagrams and visual materials for construction outreach and public information efforts.
• Develop layouts for construction alerts, detour maps, public meeting boards, fact sheets, project newsletters, mailers and social media graphics.
• Prepare visuals that support project phasing, lane closures, staging, noise walls, bridge work, access changes and other construction activities.
• Convert engineering information, plan sheets and technical details into public-friendly visuals.
• Support all phases of a project including PD&E, design, right of way and construction.
• Produce graphics for digital platforms, presentations, signage, brochures and internal communications.
• Ensure all materials follow agency branding, plain-language standards and communication requirements.
• Respond to graphic design requests from multiple corridors and project offices.
• Manage concurrent tasks and deadlines while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Participate in project meetings as needed to understand design requirements.
• Prepare files for print, digital release or public distribution.
• Maintain organized project files and design assets for each corridor or project.
• Ensure all materials are ADA-friendly, properly formatted and ready for distribution.
• Conduct quality reviews to confirm accuracy of project data, maps and construction information prior to release.
• Strong proficiency in visual communication, layout design and converting technical information into easy-to-understand public-facing graphics.
• Ability to adapt style and design approach to various project phases and communication needs.
• Comfort working within government brand guidelines and approval processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage short-turnaround requests.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple project managers and communication leads.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design or an equivalent field
• 5+ years of experience in visual design or a related field
• Experience working at a department of transportation or other government entity
• A portfolio demonstrating a range of design techniques and skills
• Ability to work independently and interdependently with teams and demonstrate initiative
• Knack for project management, demonstrated technical prowess, impressive design sensibilities, and a rigorous and proactive work ethic
• Fluency in PC environments and proficient in Adobe Creative (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suites and other creative software and social media design needs
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and presentation development
• Experience with web design, website layouts, wireframes, storyboards, integrating graphics, audio and video and creating elements such as icons and banners
• Knowledge of trends in creative design, processes, products, and digital media
• Knowledge of Section 508 standards, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Adherence to FTE and Florida Department of Transportation style guides

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About Us

About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.


At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?


WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.


The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.


NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:


WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.