Associate - Global Graphic Designer Job at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP in in

Associate - Global Graphic Designer (Creative Design)

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities, and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

Position Responsibilities

1. Work with the Graphics+Branding Leader to realize the firm's strategic objectives through creative design ideas and concepts to meet the needs of our business.
2. Develop and maintain the SOM brand and identity, including the use of brand materials, and lead the development of new iterations of their deployment.
3. Collaborate with Marketing & Business Development Team to oversee the development and maintenance of templates for project pages, resumes, market books, etc.
4. Develop or oversee the development of custom materials for high-priority pursuits.
5. Collaborate with the Communications Team on exhibition graphics, posters, and other collateral for lectures and panels.
6. Collaborate with Business Operations and Employee Resource Groups by providing creative direction and developing visual materials in support of their work.
7. Collaborate with the Graphics+Brand Studio on design and implementation of branding and identity elements for SOM clients as needed.
8. Manage project deliverables and schedules through all phases of design and implementation.
9. Grow into management of junior team members in the future.

Leadership Responsibilities

1. Ability to manage and synthesize feedback from large and complex stakeholder groups to gain consensus on a successful solution.
2. Actively leads their own projects and potentially other team members in the future.
3. Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design.
2. 10 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities in graphic design and brand strategy in print, digital, and 3D design.
3. Must be an exceptional designer, storyteller, and collaborator, capable of communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences.
4. Excellent leadership, collaboration, and project management skills.
5. Expert at developing concepts to final artwork in print, digital, and 3D design.
6. Expertise with full Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
7. Strong interest in and skilled at teaching others and skill-sharing.
8. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
9. Flexible and agile in delivering against aggressive business goals and schedules.
10. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and prioritize appropriately in a fast-paced environment.
11. Comfortable engaging with senior leadership across the firm, including partners.

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance

Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs

Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program

Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $105,000-$125,000.

Our Culture:

Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you'll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.

We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions. Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.