Graphics Manager

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and hands-on Graphics Manager in Denver, CO.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today, we are a market leader, delivering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives globally, and we continue to create meaningful impact through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and hands-on Graphics Manager to provide creative leadership and direction as part of the integrated marketing team. This individual will lead, manage, and develop a team of graphic designers, oversee creative strategy and design quality, and foster a collaborative environment where marketers and designers work together to develop compelling, high-quality deliverables. As a key member of the marketing leadership team, the Creative Services Manager will partner with marketing management and leadership to help shape the team's vision, advance strategic initiatives, strengthen processes, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a creative professional and effective people leader who balances hands-on design expertise with a passion for mentorship, collaboration, innovation, and team success.

Essential Functions

Creative Leadership & Design Excellence

§ Lead creative strategy and provide hands-on design support for major pursuits, proposals, presentations, marketing campaigns, and internal initiatives

§ Oversee development of visually compelling templates, infographics, custom graphics, presentations, and marketing collateral that effectively communicate complex technical information

§ Provide creative direction and visual storytelling expertise to strengthen marketing strategies, messaging, and overall deliverable quality

§ Drive the development and evolution of design templates, visual elements, and creative resources while maintaining brand consistency across the organization

§ Review creative deliverables to ensure design quality, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand standards

§ Serve as a creative advisor on cross-functional, regional, and organization-wide marketing initiatives

Team Leadership & Professional Development

§ Manage, mentor, and develop graphic designers across multiple regions, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment

§ Establish clear performance expectations, provide constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and support individual career development

§ Lead graphics onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives to strengthen technical capabilities and creative excellence

§ Encourage knowledge-sharing, cross-training, and mentorship to promote continuous learning and professional growth

§ Lead graphics recruiting, hiring, succession planning, and long-term talent development

§ Foster a culture of accountability, adaptability, creativity, and shared ownership of marketing team success

Strategic Leadership & Continuous Improvement

§ Partner with marketing leadership to help shape and execute the team's strategic vision, goals, and long-term priorities

§ Lead and support marketing team initiatives focused on innovation, operational efficiency, creative excellence, and process improvement

§ Identify opportunities to enhance design workflows, creative resources, and production processes to improve quality, consistency, and efficiency

§ Champion emerging technologies, advanced design tools, and automation to strengthen creative capabilities and streamline workflows

§ Guide the development and documentation of design standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes

§ Contribute creative expertise and leadership to organization-wide initiatives, marketing planning, and evolving team needs

Workload Management & Operational Excellence

§ Oversee graphic design workload allocation, resource planning, scheduling, and team capacity in coordination with marketing management

§ Proactively manage competing priorities and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials

§ Balance hands-on creative production with leadership, mentoring, and operational responsibilities

§ Evaluate resource needs, identify workflow challenges, and implement solutions to improve team efficiency and responsiveness

§ Maintain a service-oriented, solutions-focused approach that supports marketing objectives and business development priorities

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in graphic design, creative services, or visual communications, preferably within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry
• Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, marketing, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered
• Adobe Creative Cloud: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro; Experience with Premiere Pro and After Effects preferred
• Microsoft PowerPoint: Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, including custom presentation design, visual storytelling, animations, and development of professional, executive-level presentations
• Business Management: Strong business acumen with experience in resource planning, project management, prioritization, and aligning creative services with broader organizational objectives
• Collaboration & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and organizational leadership
• Creative Strategy: Proven ability to provide creative direction, maintain brand consistency, and deliver innovative, high-quality visual solutions across multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation: Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements, embrace emerging technologies, and contribute to organizational initiatives that enhance team performance and operational efficiency

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

Work may be performed in-office, remotely, or at project sites.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, with occasional standing and walking in the office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds, with infrequent lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment.
• Vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: 105k to 140k dependent on experience.

This posting will expire 12/12/2026.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 25,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

Additional Information

• Organization: 200 IEW