Graphic Designer

Husch Blackwell LLPis a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to ourGraphic Designerposition. This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.

The Graphic Designer is a key member of the firm's Brand Strategy and Creative Services team, providing graphic design and production expertise for online and offline platforms. The position works collaboratively across the Marketing, Communications and Pursuits group, and with clients and colleagues throughout the firm.

The day-to-day responsibilities of the Graphic Designer are determined by priorities set within the team's workflow management tool, under the supervision of the Manager of Marketing & Brand Strategy. The Graphic Designer will communicate, collaborate, problem solve, and brainstorm with colleagues regarding strategy, project scope, messaging, and any current or potential issues that may impact a project's final output. Essential job functions include:

• Create engaging print and interactive materials that translate brand stories, service offerings, business objectives, and data into clear, compelling visuals that enhance storytelling and usability.
• Produce industry-leading marketing materials and templates that are consistent with the firm's visual identity system and brand guidelines. Materials may include infosheets, brochures, pitches, white papers, web graphics, advertisements, event signage, presentations, and dashboards.
• Contribute to the development of videos, animated presentations, slideshows and motion graphics for events, digital and social media, office environmentals, client pitches, and strategic communications.
• Evaluate design assignments, understand project requirements, set milestones to meet deadlines, and deliver exceptional service and creative solutions that meet requestor needs.
• Utilize the team's workflow system to prioritize assignments and ensure quality, on-time delivery in all stages of creative process: intake, conceptualization, design, layout, production, and fulfillment.
• Apply design principles and best practices across applications such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Thoughtfully select the appropriate platform for each request, prioritizing production efficiencies.
• Stay current with industry trends and design tools to continually enhance the quality of creative output.
• Arrange for printing and distribution of materials when required.
• Provide support and tutorials to colleagues when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• 2-year degree in Marketing, Communications, or Graphic Design required, or combination of education and commensurate work experience required. 4-year degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in graphic design required.
• Experience with motions graphics, illustration and animation strongly preferred.
• Experience with both Mac and PC platforms preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint and Canva required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in conjunction with ongoing day-to-day deliverables.
• Ability to change tasks quickly as priorities change.
• Website, digital, and email marketing design experience using HTML and CSS a plus.
• Technical knowledge of printing, pre-press, and online production processes.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience.The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $60,000 - $114,000
• State of Colorado: $55,000 - $98,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $65,000 - $117,000
• State of Massachusetts: $60,000 - $114,000
• State of New York: $56,000 - $120,000
• State of Washington: $58,000 - $110,000
• Washington, D.C.: $77,000 - $113,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.Principal Applicants Only.

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