Market: Workplace Location: Cincinnati                                                                           FLSA: Exempt Work Mode: Monday – Friday; 8:00 – 5:00; In-Office Monday – Thursday; Hybrid (remote or in-office) Friday Employment Type: Full-time At BHDP, we design innovative and inspiring solutions in architecture, interior design, and experiential graphic design to create more informed design solutions for our clients and communities.   Role Summary The Designer I provides experiential graphic design project support on a cross-functional team of architects, interior designers, and other graphic designers. Typical projects can include architectural graphics, signage, wayfinding, and light digital applications. The Designer I supports all phases of design, including initial design strategy and concepts, presentation graphics, design development, final design documentation, and final artwork preparation under the direction of others. This role is ideal for an individual who is collaborative, detail-minded, and eager to grow in both their general design capabilities as well as the technical knowledge unique to the field of experiential graphic design.    Responsibilities

• Supports the delivery of strategic solutions and high-quality creative concepts alongside other Designers.
• Understands and applies graphic systems across a range of design applications.
• Delivers assigned tasks on time that are accurate, complete, and coordinated with related project information and project team.   
• Meets quality expectations through disciplined self-checks, accurate incorporation of manager feedback, and QA+QC follow-through—minimizing repeat errors and rework within assigned scope.
• Demonstrates growing proficiency in producing and coordinating assigned project deliverables by identifying conflicts early and resolving routine issues with increasing independence.
• Escalates higher-risk items appropriately and applies lessons learned to reduce repeat issues.
• Applies BHDP standards for tools, documentation, and file organization to maintain project consistency and internal alignment across projects.
• Uses approved resources (templates, standards, typicals) appropriately and maintains internal alignment across the work.
• Communicates clear status, roadblocks, and next steps to the project team and/or manager and closes loops within expected timeframes.
• Works with others and cooperates respectfully by incorporating feedback accurately and flagging concerns early with clear questions and/or proposed next steps.
• Manages assigned time and scope to meet deadlines and planned hours, escalating scope/time risks early with clear next steps.
• Submits accurate, on-time weekly timesheets for client billing and understands how project timekeeping and utilization impact project accounting and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Graphic Design degree preferred, or other related design degree 
• Previous internships preferred
• Experience with architectural projects preferred
• Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency
• Sketch-Up experience preferred
• Desire and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated initiative; sees challenges as opportunities
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
• Consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism in client-facing and internal interactions, including responsiveness, confidentiality, and strong service orientation.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Sustained attention to detail
• Sitting/standing
• Occasional lifting of 20 pounds or less
• Ability to work in an open office environment

Life at BHDP Our comprehensive benefit package includes a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k), which aligns with our commitment to rewarding our high-performing professionals.   BHDP Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.   This position description is prepared to provide a general understanding of the responsibilities of the position and does not include a comprehensive list of activities, duties, success factors, or responsibilities that are required for a specific employee. Success Factors, duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified or augmented at any time with or without notice.