Simpsonthacher
Graphic Designer
Simpsonthacher, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Graphic Designer Description/Job Summary
The Graphic Designer is responsible for supporting the Business Development team by designing and creating graphic solutions that translate marketing objectives into creative strategies, digital and print imagery, designs and plans, ensuring consistent representation of the Firm’s brand across all media. This role reports to the Director, Business Development and works with various departments within the Firm to develop innovative solutions in support of various domestic and global branding initiatives of the Firm.
Responsibilities/Duties
Work with the Business Development team and others in the Firm to create and design high quality visual solutions ranging from brochures, journal ads, presentations, newsletters, pitch materials and special event collateral including invitations, signage, presentation templates and other projects as requiredEnsure that designs meet internal and external strategic brand requirements and are stylistically consistent with the Firm’s brand guidelinesWork collaboratively with the internal/external stakeholders to ensure that all design solutions meet objectives, project parameters and deadlinesCreate comprehensive layouts, graphics, designs, promotional literature and marketing collateral utilizing a wide range of mediaResponsible for photographing Firm events, attorney portraits, and directing photographs and photo shoots as needed; retouch and color-correct photos as requiredProduce materials for print and web- related purposesCoordinate with external printers and suppliers on multiple projects; establish and maintain vendor relationshipsPrepare final layouts and oversee the production process internally or with vendorsPerform additional duties as required
Required Skills
Solid background in graphic design in a legal or corporate environmentDemonstrated experience in Desktop publishing and related softwareStrong aesthetic sense and understanding of design principleSound understanding of design for print and print techniques/processes and online mediaProven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines and multiple componentsPossess excellent time management and multitasking skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environmentAbility and willingness to work flexible and extended hours as neededHighly organized, strong attention to detail and self-motivated to generate high quality work productExcellent proofreading skills, ensuring accuracy of workExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in design programs such as Adobe CS6 family: InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoshopProficiency in MS Word and PowerPointProficiency in MAC and PC platforms
Preferred Skills
Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment preferredExperience with photography using a DSLR preferredKnowledge of HTML preferred
Required Experience
5+ years of experience in graphic design in a corporate environment
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field
Details
Salary Information
NY only : The estimated base salary range for this position is $80k to $90k at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
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The Graphic Designer is responsible for supporting the Business Development team by designing and creating graphic solutions that translate marketing objectives into creative strategies, digital and print imagery, designs and plans, ensuring consistent representation of the Firm’s brand across all media. This role reports to the Director, Business Development and works with various departments within the Firm to develop innovative solutions in support of various domestic and global branding initiatives of the Firm.
Responsibilities/Duties
Work with the Business Development team and others in the Firm to create and design high quality visual solutions ranging from brochures, journal ads, presentations, newsletters, pitch materials and special event collateral including invitations, signage, presentation templates and other projects as requiredEnsure that designs meet internal and external strategic brand requirements and are stylistically consistent with the Firm’s brand guidelinesWork collaboratively with the internal/external stakeholders to ensure that all design solutions meet objectives, project parameters and deadlinesCreate comprehensive layouts, graphics, designs, promotional literature and marketing collateral utilizing a wide range of mediaResponsible for photographing Firm events, attorney portraits, and directing photographs and photo shoots as needed; retouch and color-correct photos as requiredProduce materials for print and web- related purposesCoordinate with external printers and suppliers on multiple projects; establish and maintain vendor relationshipsPrepare final layouts and oversee the production process internally or with vendorsPerform additional duties as required
Required Skills
Solid background in graphic design in a legal or corporate environmentDemonstrated experience in Desktop publishing and related softwareStrong aesthetic sense and understanding of design principleSound understanding of design for print and print techniques/processes and online mediaProven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines and multiple componentsPossess excellent time management and multitasking skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environmentAbility and willingness to work flexible and extended hours as neededHighly organized, strong attention to detail and self-motivated to generate high quality work productExcellent proofreading skills, ensuring accuracy of workExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in design programs such as Adobe CS6 family: InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoshopProficiency in MS Word and PowerPointProficiency in MAC and PC platforms
Preferred Skills
Experience in a law firm or other professional services environment preferredExperience with photography using a DSLR preferredKnowledge of HTML preferred
Required Experience
5+ years of experience in graphic design in a corporate environment
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field
Details
Salary Information
NY only : The estimated base salary range for this position is $80k to $90k at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
Privacy Notice
For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice .
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