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DLR Group's Creative roles span architectural visualization, graphic design, and branded environments across large-scale built projects. The firm has a track record of sponsoring international talent in design-adjacent functions, making it a practical target for Creative professionals on work authorization who want to grow inside a major architecture and planning practice.
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
DLR Group is seeking a talented Graphic Designer in Overland Park, KS to join an in-house team that aims to transform the model of marketing communications in the A/E/C industry.
Position Summary
As a Graphic Designer, you will join DLR Group’s in-house marketing and communications team to create compelling B2B visual narratives and assets – this role will specifically support our K-12 Education sector. You will be a champion of the DLR Group brand, maintaining its integrity while creatively adapting the brand palette to suit diverse marketing and storytelling goals. You will collaborate daily with K-12’s Senior Graphic Designer, as well as a multidisciplinary marketing and brand team; co-own our brand integrity with fellow graphic designers across diverse sector teams; and be supported by the Brand Communications Leader and Graphic Design Leader.
What You Will Do
- Designs diverse deliverables, including long-form brochures and reports; infographics and diagrams; social media and interactive web assets; presentations; trade show materials; and other materials supporting marketing and communications goals and initiatives.
- Creates production art to support the Senior Graphic Designer.
- Uses thoughtful questioning to understand the project objective.
- Partners with marketing to identify their storytelling opportunities.
- Communicates clearly, actively, and effectively; and can convey to in-house clients the value propositions of design ideas and solutions.
- Thrives working with a single brand palette, pushing creativity within a unified brand identity.
- Is equally passionate about the details in producing design assets as much as iterating big picture creative concepts.
- Manages multiple, diverse concurrent projects to meet deadlines with design excellence.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 - 4 years of graphic design experience with an in-house team or creative agency.
- A compelling portfolio of diverse graphic design experience.
- Experience with print and digital deliverables.
- Proficient in InDesign - this will be essential for work supporting our marketing teams.
- Expertise in other fundamental design tools, including but not limited to: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.); MS PowerPoint; and website builders.
- Confidence, self-discipline, and the ability to work effectively across multiple time zones.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with AEC professional services firms.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and asynchronous collaboration tools such as SharePoint.
- Experience with creating motion graphics (and related design tools) is desirable.
- Experience in UI/UX design (and related design tools) is beneficial.
- Passion for the built environment and the impact it has on people.
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
INTRODUCTION
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
DLR Group is seeking a talented Graphic Designer in Overland Park, KS to join an in-house team that aims to transform the model of marketing communications in the A/E/C industry.
Position Summary
As a Graphic Designer, you will join DLR Group’s in-house marketing and communications team to create compelling B2B visual narratives and assets – this role will specifically support our K-12 Education sector. You will be a champion of the DLR Group brand, maintaining its integrity while creatively adapting the brand palette to suit diverse marketing and storytelling goals. You will collaborate daily with K-12’s Senior Graphic Designer, as well as a multidisciplinary marketing and brand team; co-own our brand integrity with fellow graphic designers across diverse sector teams; and be supported by the Brand Communications Leader and Graphic Design Leader.
What You Will Do
- Designs diverse deliverables, including long-form brochures and reports; infographics and diagrams; social media and interactive web assets; presentations; trade show materials; and other materials supporting marketing and communications goals and initiatives.
- Creates production art to support the Senior Graphic Designer.
- Uses thoughtful questioning to understand the project objective.
- Partners with marketing to identify their storytelling opportunities.
- Communicates clearly, actively, and effectively; and can convey to in-house clients the value propositions of design ideas and solutions.
- Thrives working with a single brand palette, pushing creativity within a unified brand identity.
- Is equally passionate about the details in producing design assets as much as iterating big picture creative concepts.
- Manages multiple, diverse concurrent projects to meet deadlines with design excellence.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 - 4 years of graphic design experience with an in-house team or creative agency.
- A compelling portfolio of diverse graphic design experience.
- Experience with print and digital deliverables.
- Proficient in InDesign - this will be essential for work supporting our marketing teams.
- Expertise in other fundamental design tools, including but not limited to: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.); MS PowerPoint; and website builders.
- Confidence, self-discipline, and the ability to work effectively across multiple time zones.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with AEC professional services firms.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and asynchronous collaboration tools such as SharePoint.
- Experience with creating motion graphics (and related design tools) is desirable.
- Experience in UI/UX design (and related design tools) is beneficial.
- Passion for the built environment and the impact it has on people.
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Build a portfolio around built environment work
DLR Group hires Creatives to support architecture, interior design, and master planning projects. Tailor your portfolio to show work tied to physical spaces, wayfinding, or construction-adjacent branding before you apply.
Target studios in markets where DLR Group is active
DLR Group operates across multiple U.S. offices tied to active construction markets. Research which studios are hiring Creatives and whether those offices have a history of supporting design staff through H-1B sponsorship, since sponsorship decisions often sit at the studio level.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Creative openings by visa type
DLR Group posts Creative roles across several locations and specializations. Use Migrate Mate to filter their open positions by the visa types they sponsor, so you're only spending time on roles where your work authorization is a fit.
Align your degree to the specialty occupation standard
USCIS requires H-1B roles to qualify as specialty occupations tied to a specific degree field. For Creative roles in architecture-adjacent firms, a degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related discipline strengthens your petition against any RFE risk.
Ask about LCA timing before your first interview
DLR Group must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. Ask your recruiter early whether the role has gone through this process before, since first-time filings take longer than renewals for established positions.
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Find Creative at DLR Group JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does DLR Group sponsor H-1B visas for Creatives?
Yes, DLR Group sponsors H-1B visas for Creative roles. The firm has a consistent pattern of supporting international employees in design and visual communications functions. If you're targeting a Creative position, confirm during the recruiter screening that the specific role and office have sponsorship approval, since decisions can vary by studio location.
How do I apply for Creative jobs at DLR Group?
You can browse and apply for Creative roles at DLR Group directly through their careers page, or use Migrate Mate to filter their openings by visa sponsorship type so you only see roles where your authorization is a fit. Tailor your application to show experience with built environment projects, since DLR Group's Creative work is closely tied to architecture and planning deliverables.
Which visa types does DLR Group use for Creative roles?
DLR Group sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas for Creative positions. F-1 CPT and OPT are common entry points for recent graduates, while H-1B is the standard path for longer-term employment. TN is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying design-related occupations under the USMCA agreement.
What qualifications does DLR Group expect for Creative roles?
DLR Group's Creative hires typically hold a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, architecture, or an adjacent field. For H-1B sponsorship, USCIS requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, so your degree field should align directly with the job duties. Relevant experience in architecture, interiors, or large-scale brand environments strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Creative role at DLR Group?
For H-1B sponsorship, DLR Group must first file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, which typically takes seven to ten business days. The H-1B petition is then filed with USCIS, with standard processing taking three to six months or faster with premium processing. If you're on OPT, factor in your remaining authorization window when negotiating your start date with the hiring team.
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