Design Strategist

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Strategy+, AECOM’s design consulting practice operates at the intersection of Business Transformation, Human Dynamics and Place Strategies and is looking for highly motivated  Design Strategist  who possess outstanding graphic representation, analytical, communication and design skills. The successful candidate will join our multidisciplinary team of talented Strategists and be responsible for supporting our consulting projects which encompass higher education, local and federal government entities, corporations, and healthcare. This role is to be based in  Houston, TX. 

Working as a collaborative team player, this individual will be responsible for excellence in delivering specific activities within a project, including client interaction, communication, planning, research, data analytics, visualization, presentation preparation and report writing, assisting junior team members, coordinating a project team, with oversight from a Project Manager, senior team members and Principal in Charge. Travel may be required.

Desirable Experience

Candidates will be expected to possess experience in one or more of the following:

• Translating complex issues and solutions into graphically compelling client-facing documents
• Business strategy, data analytics and operations planning
• Change management strategies and organizational development plans
• Communication strategy branding and marketing

Technical Skills Range

Candidates will be expected to possess skills in one or more of the following:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Revit or other space planning / design CAD systems beneficial
• Web based data analytics, visualization, GIS and presentation software
• Proficiency in additional data analysis tools beneficial (Power BI, Tableau)

Culture and Personality

Candidates will be expected to possess as many of these attributes as possible:

• Ability to contribute to workshops, focus groups and presentations
• Critical thinking and concise persuasive writing skills
• Familiarity with research methodologies and processes
• Flexibility and the ability to lead multiple projects in multiple teams, across multiple markets

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Urban Planning or Architecture or related field + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred

Qualifications

• Design background in urban planning, master planning, or higher education with architectural experience
• Experience in space programming and conceptual design 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign)
• Highly collaborative, highly communicative creative team player
• Excellent presentation and communication skills – “Design Story Telling”

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is available for this role
• Offered rate of compensation (Illinois locations only) will be based on individual education,

  qualifications

  , experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $75,000-$105,000.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.