Graphic Designer (Entry Level)

ERMs Digital Services is seeking a highly talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with an impressive portfolio to join our growing, global design team. This position is a hybrid work model in the proximity of our Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Boston, Washington D.C., Houston, or Rolling Meadows office. In this client-facing role within our Change and Transformation team, you will work under the direction of the art directors and collaborate with the creative director, graphic designers, project managers, and consultants, to provide support on client engagements from creative concepts through design execution of sustainability reports, change management campaigns, stakeholder engagement programs, digital dashboards, and sustainability-focused branding systems and communications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional looking to work with an expert consulting team on interesting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) projects for a wide range of Fortune 500 and privately held clientshelping them achieve positive and tangible social, environmental, and economic impact. See Case Studies {rel="nofollow"} for representative client engagements.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the worlds largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the worlds leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.

Responsibilities

Provide graphic design support on client sustainability communications, including reports, websites, identity systems, stakeholder engagement materials, digital dashboards, proposals, and presentations.Consult with client teams and directly with clients on creative, engaging ways to leverage communications in the digital space.Build strong and trusted relationships internally and externally.

Research and report on design trends to the design team and ERMs Visual Communication Design technical community.

Requirements

Minimum Background & Expertise

Bachelors degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications (or equivalent)Recent graphic design graduate to fouryears of professional graphic design experienceExceptional portfolio showcasing print, interactive, and branding workPrevious work in multi-page document and editorial layout design (annual/sustainability reports, books, brochures, magazines, etc.)Superior understanding of typography and page layoutExtreme attention to detail and proven commitment to quality control, including maintaining file hygieneProficient in Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and XD), and Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)Solid understanding of UX/UI design for digital experiences

Knowledge of CSS and HTML

Additional Skills & Experience

Knowledge of environmental, social, or economic aspects of sustainability

Consulting industry experience providing services to large corporate clients

Digital accessibility for websites and PDFs