Senior Brand & Visual Communications Designer (Contract/Temporary)

Contract, Temporary Description Buffalo's thriving architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services community has created a deep talent pool of creative professionals experienced in visual communications, proposal development, branding, and business development support. As part of Fisher Associates' marketing team, you'll help shape the firm's visual identity while supporting strategic pursuits, thought leadership initiatives, digital communications, and client-facing materials that influence growth across multiple markets. This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution while creating visual experiences that strengthen brand credibility, differentiate services, and support winning pursuits. What You'll Do Lead and elevate the firm's visual brand presence across proposals, marketing materials, website content, social media, conferences, photography, video, and thought leadership assets. Develop visual strategies and creative solutions for major pursuits, including graphics, infographics, diagrams, layouts, and presentation materials. Create compelling visual assets that communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly and effectively. Transform thought leadership content into polished reports, white papers, presentations, articles, digital campaigns, and social media content. Ensure consistency, quality, and brand excellence across all internal and external communications. Develop and maintain branded templates, graphics systems, and visual standards. Manage the firm's library of photography, graphics, project imagery, icons, diagrams, and proposal support materials. Coordinate project, staff, and event photography efforts and oversee image selection and asset management. Support development of video content, motion graphics, and multimedia assets. Enhance website imagery, LinkedIn content, digital campaigns, and other online brand channels. Collaborate with proposal and marketing teams to improve readability, user experience, and visual effectiveness of client-facing materials. Support proposal production during peak pursuit periods. Drive innovation in visual storytelling, branding, creative workflows, and emerging design technologies. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field. 10 to 15+ years of professional graphic design, brand communications, or visual marketing experience. Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, visual storytelling, digital communications, proposal graphics, and marketing collateral. Exceptional design, layout, typography, and visual communication skills. Experience translating complex information into clear and compelling visual narratives. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Strong experience with PowerPoint presentation design and Microsoft Office applications. Experience developing infographics, diagrams, data visualizations, and branded communication materials. Proficiency with photography, photo editing, and digital asset management. Experience managing website visual content and social media creative assets. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing visual communications within professional services, AEC, consulting, engineering, architecture, construction, or related industries. Familiarity with video editing, motion graphics, and multimedia production tools. Knowledge of digital marketing platforms, content management systems, and analytics tools. Experience leveraging AI-enabled creative and design tools. Why Join Fisher Shape meaningful infrastructure, environmental, and community outcomes through work that has visible local and regional impact. Grow in a collaborative culture where accessible leaders welcome ideas, feedback, ownership, and professional development. Build your career through mentorship, technical learning, leadership opportunities, and exposure to multidisciplinary project teams. Thrive in a flexible, team-driven environment that values quality, accountability, work-life balance, and long-term success. Compensation Pay range: $42-$47/hour Location Flexibility This role is aligned to the Buffalo, NY market due to its close connection to Fisher's corporate leadership, marketing operations, and business development activities. Fisher may also consider strong candidates located near Rochester, NY; Albany, NY; Syracuse, NY; Binghamton, NY; Ithaca, NY; Canonsburg, PA; Sugar Land, TX; or other Fisher office locations based on project needs, team collaboration requirements, and business priorities. This position is open to remote candidates; however, remote work arrangements are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis and are dependent on the candidate’s experience level, demonstrated qualifications, and ability to perform the essential functions of the role independently. Equal Employment Opportunity Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr