Proposal & Report Designer

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The ideal candidate can be located anywhere in the West Region of the United States (Los Angeles, CA | Irvine, CA | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | Denver, CO | Chandler, AZ)

The Proposal & Report Designer is responsible for designing clear, polished, and visually consistent proposals, reports, and client-facing documents. This role focuses on layout, typography, and visual structure—ensuring complex information is presented in a way that is professional, readable, and aligned with brand standards. Working closely with proposal teams, writers, and technical contributors, the Designer elevates document quality while supporting other design initiatives as capacity allows.

Walker is 100% employee-owned! Join us and become part of a company where you have a direct stake in our success.

What makes this opportunity even more exciting is our true ownership program. At Walker, our equity‑based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firm’s success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. It’s a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.

• Design and format proposals, reports, and presentation materials using InDesign and Microsoft Word.
• Apply strong layout principles, typography, and visual hierarchy to improve clarity and usability.
• Ensure documents meet either Walker or the client’s brand standards while remaining flexible to proposal‑specific requirements.
• Prepare final, submission‑ready files with attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy.

• Partner with proposal coordinators, writers, and subject matter experts to translate content into clean, effective layouts.
• Interpret written and technical content to determine appropriate visual structure and pacing.
• Support fast‑paced proposal timelines while maintaining high design quality.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently without compromising overall document integrity.

• Create and maintain proposal and report templates in InDesign and Word.
• Establish paragraph styles, character styles, table styles, and master pages for consistency and speed.
• Improve usability of templates for non‑designers where appropriate.
• Help streamline document production through better structure and reusable components.

• Ensure all designed materials align with brand guidelines, typography standards, and visual tone.
• Review documents for layout issues, formatting errors, and visual inconsistencies.
• Maintain a high level of polish across all deliverables, even under tight deadlines.

• Assist with other design projects such as infographics, presentations, marketing collateral, or internal materials.
• Collaborate with the creative team to support broader initiatives when proposal/report workload permits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3 – 7 years of experience designing proposals, reports, or complex documents in a professional services or B2B environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (expertise in InDesign a plus) and Microsoft Word.
• Strong understanding of typography, graphic design, and document hierarchy.
• Experience working under deadline‑driven workflows preferred.
• Familiarity with content management systems, editorial calendars, and collaboration tools (Asana, Monday, etc.).

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated base salary range is $75,000 – $90,000 per year. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law.

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee‑owned!
• Medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance
• Mental wellness benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
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