Senior Designer

About Suffolk  

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. 

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. 

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. 

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here. 

Role Summary

Suffolk's Senior Designer is a highly skilled creative professional who transforms complex ideas into compelling visual communications. Trusted with the department's most visible and strategically important projects, this role combines strong conceptual thinking with exceptional design craft to create work that advances the Suffolk brand. 

We're looking for someone who consistently delivers thoughtful creative solutions, exercises sound design judgment, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll balance creativity with strategy, developing sophisticated work across print, digital, environmental, presentation, and video while partnering closely with writers, videographers, project managers, and marketing teammates. 

As a senior member of the creative team, you'll play an important role in elevating the quality of our work, contributing ideas, sharing your experience, and helping move projects forward through thoughtful collaboration.

This role requires on-site presence 4 days a week in our amazing Boston office - which offers free parking, a free on-site gym and cafeteria and other perks that make for a great culture and unique employee experience!

• Develop sophisticated creative concepts across print, digital, environmental, presentation, and social media channels for high-profile marketing initiatives.
• Translate complex business objectives into compelling visual communications that support Suffolk's strategic goals.
• Lead the creative development of executive presentations, brand campaigns, recruiting initiatives, environmental experiences, and other high-visibility projects.
• Present design concepts and articulate the strategic thinking behind creative recommendations to stakeholders.
• Explore multiple conceptual approaches and recommend the strongest creative solution based on business objectives, audience needs, and brand standards.
• Partner closely with writers, videographers, project managers, and marketing leaders to develop integrated creative solutions.
• Elevate the quality and consistency of the Suffolk brand through thoughtful design, attention to detail, and creative excellence.
• Manage complex projects from concept through execution, collaborating with cross-functional partners while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Contribute to a collaborative creative environment by sharing ideas, providing thoughtful feedback, and helping elevate the quality of the team's work.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback thoughtfully while maintaining the integrity of the creative vision and project objectives.
• Stay ahead of design trends, emerging technologies, and creative best practices, bringing new ideas and perspectives to the team. 

• 5+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably in an agency or similar fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Strong conceptual thinking, exceptional design skills, and the ability to develop solutions across multiple media channels.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of print production and preparing print-ready files for vendors.
• Well-versed in current design trends, technology, social media, and all phases of the creative process from concept through production.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.
• Ability to accept creative direction and contribute positively within a collaborative team environment.
• Positive attitude with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, accountability, and ownership. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.