Temporary Graphic Designer

This is a temporary role that has potential to become a regular, full time position

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graphic Designer position is responsible for designing marketing collateral for print, electronic, and web-related projects-while closely following the firm's brand guidelines. The position also assists other firm departments with various projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update and maintain the Winston brand across all marketing materials, including brochures, PowerPoints, flysheets, experience pieces, and sponsorship ads.
• Assist business development practice teams with layout and creation of infographics for proposals, pitch books, and presentations.
• Create e-communication campaigns for varying internal and external audiences, including Briefings & Blogs, Special Events, Conferences & Seminars, and Attorney Announcements.
• Work with business development and other administrative departments to develop branding for special events from initial concept to final production, including but not limited to, invitations, handouts, multi-media presentations, signage, and swag.
• Produce and maintain organizational charts, maps, graphs, and timelines for various legal practice groups.
• Work with the marketing communications team on special projects related to the website and social media.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related discipline required.
• Three plus years of experience in the design field in a professional services environment required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong layout and composition skills with a clear understanding of design aesthetics.
• Ability to ensure consistency with the firm's brand identity, and maintain graphic standards in collateral across all platforms-print, electronic, and web-related.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple platforms and tools for projects as assigned.
• Aptitude for working both collaboratively and independently, depending on situation.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamically changing environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of industry-standard design programs on a PC platform.
• Adobe Creative Suite including: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.
• MS Office applications including: PowerPoint and Word.
• Positive and motivated attitude with a passion for design and an eagerness to grow as a designer.

• Educational background in Marketing or Communications
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Motion graphics and/or video experience.