Sidley Austin
Graphic Designer
Sidley Austin, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
SummaryThe Graphic Designer will be responsible for designing various event projects from concept to completion including, but not limited to, invitations, email campaigns, program materials, branded promotional giveaways and deliverables, digital/social graphics and presentations. Many are multi-component projects that include programmatic brand development. The Designer will have a strategic focus on brand consistency, identity development and conceptual design.
They must be able to multi-task and prioritize efficiently, handling multiple projects with various deliverables and overlapping deadlines at one time. They must be able to work independently, as well as collaborate as needed with other designers, writers, marketing colleagues, various departments and firm lawyers.
Focused attention to detail and strong communication skills, both written and oral, are a must of this position due the high level of collaboration and a general understanding of the firm’s leadership structure and the functional areas within the Marketing department are required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Common awareness of design principles, creative design and their application to collateral
Support the strategic focus of brand consistency, identity development and their application in conceptual design
Communicate and enforce brand guidelines for design consistency
Understand relevant visual trends and their applications to our brand and collateral
Develop complex creative from concept to completion, communicating their strategic approach and thought process behind the design
Consult with Marketing colleagues and managers to identify and evaluate individual project needs
Collaborate as needed with fellow Designers, Production Artists, Writers and Managers to meet project objectives
Effectively produce final documents by reviewing and prepping files for release. Confirm correct styles applied to document elements and perform quality check for spelling, format and style
Develop digital illustrations and graphics, modify existing vector art, digital images and layout according to specifications
Work in Firm’s email marketing software to upload graphic design files; ensure graphics and links function correctly
Maintain common awareness of design markets within legal industry
Assist with coverage and other duties, as assigned
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (the “Duties”) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below.
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Employees or applicants who need an accommodation should contact Human Resources.
If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent relevant work experience with a strong design portfolio.
A minimum 3 years of graphic design experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design, typography for both print and digital media.
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with email marketing software such as Vuture; or a similar program
Knowledge of the rendering of content for the internet and HTML 5 compliancy.
Knowledge of print techniques including offset and digital production process and various stocks.
Experience using design templates and translating design concepts into finished work product.
Portfolio of work, both in print and digital form.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
They must be able to multi-task and prioritize efficiently, handling multiple projects with various deliverables and overlapping deadlines at one time. They must be able to work independently, as well as collaborate as needed with other designers, writers, marketing colleagues, various departments and firm lawyers.
Focused attention to detail and strong communication skills, both written and oral, are a must of this position due the high level of collaboration and a general understanding of the firm’s leadership structure and the functional areas within the Marketing department are required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Common awareness of design principles, creative design and their application to collateral
Support the strategic focus of brand consistency, identity development and their application in conceptual design
Communicate and enforce brand guidelines for design consistency
Understand relevant visual trends and their applications to our brand and collateral
Develop complex creative from concept to completion, communicating their strategic approach and thought process behind the design
Consult with Marketing colleagues and managers to identify and evaluate individual project needs
Collaborate as needed with fellow Designers, Production Artists, Writers and Managers to meet project objectives
Effectively produce final documents by reviewing and prepping files for release. Confirm correct styles applied to document elements and perform quality check for spelling, format and style
Develop digital illustrations and graphics, modify existing vector art, digital images and layout according to specifications
Work in Firm’s email marketing software to upload graphic design files; ensure graphics and links function correctly
Maintain common awareness of design markets within legal industry
Assist with coverage and other duties, as assigned
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (the “Duties”) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below.
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Employees or applicants who need an accommodation should contact Human Resources.
If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent relevant work experience with a strong design portfolio.
A minimum 3 years of graphic design experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design, typography for both print and digital media.
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with email marketing software such as Vuture; or a similar program
Knowledge of the rendering of content for the internet and HTML 5 compliancy.
Knowledge of print techniques including offset and digital production process and various stocks.
Experience using design templates and translating design concepts into finished work product.
Portfolio of work, both in print and digital form.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer