Designer

White & Case LLP; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Job summary

White & Case LLP is seeking a senior Graphic Designer to lead regional and global projects, directing art direction, collaborating with writers, designers and production teams, and ensuring work stays on-brand across multiple outputs.

You will manage deadlines, briefs and resources, mentor junior designers, and craft compelling presentations, infographics and digital content for web, social, video and print, while upholding the firm's high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design preferred.
• 10–12 years professional graphic design experience.
• Expert knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe XD.
• Expertise in PowerPoint, Keynote, After Effects, Premiere; HTML a plus.
• Professional demeanor with client/interdepartment interaction.
• Strong portfolio of high-end print and digital design.
• Clean design aesthetic aligned with White & Case brand.
• Flexible with time to meet requestor needs and deadlines.
• Corporate or agency background; legal/financial familiarity a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management and multi-tasking ability.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality control.
• Self-starter capable of independent work and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead, delegate, and art-direct complex regional and global projects.
• Communicate with senior management to develop aesthetic and brand reflecting Firm values.
• Lead micro-brand development as needed.
• Create compelling presentations to sell new concepts at Director and C-suite level.
• Mentor and train graphic designers on the regional team to meet or exceed expectations.
• Embrace our digital-first approach by enhancing digital skills and sharing best practices.
• Act as primary requestor contact for all assigned projects and keep management informed of challenges.
• Design and art-direct across web, social media, and print.
• Monitor resources and availability to enable progress and completion.
• Concept, design and develop new work and revise layouts while staying on brand.
• Solve business and communications challenges through visual design.
• Maintain production knowledge, pre-press files, templates, specs and QC processes.
• Act as brand advocate and uphold visual guidelines; help develop global guidelines.
• Exhibit attention to detail while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and trends.

Skills

Brand development

Art direction

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe XD

PowerPoint

Keynote

After Effects

Premiere

HTML

Job description

Our Business Development & Marketing team plays a critical role in enhancing the Firm's reputation, expanding its client base and driving revenue growth. This team develops and implements strategic marketing plans to promote the Firm's legal services, leveraging digital and traditional marketing channels to reach target audiences. They conduct market research to identify industry trends and client needs, positioning the Firm competitively within the legal marketplace. The team also manages client relationships, orchestrates business development initiatives, and seeks opportunities for partnerships and networking. Through compelling content creation, event planning and public relations efforts, they ensure that the Firm maintains a strong market presence and continues to attract and retain clients.

Position Summary

The Designer understands the big picture and has the ability to generate fresh ideas. This seasoned professional will take responsibility for deadlines, resources, internal requestors and implementing high standards, as well as collaborating with graphic designers, production teams, photographers, developers, illustrators, printers etc.

This individual is versed in multi-media, global marketing campaigns and must demonstrate seasoned art direction and leadership skills. They will have the ability to conceptualize and execute innovative ideas, as well as being able to articulate their vision to graphic designers and production staff. They will oversee each project through to implementation, all while staying on-brand.

The Designer will have deep knowledge of the Firm and Firm brand. They will be responsible for upholding global brand standards while creating effective and well-thought-out materials both as an individual and collectively with others. They will partner with writers, graphic designers and business development managers across multiple offices and a broad range of outputs including web, social media, video and print.

The Designer will be able to engage directly with requestors to take project briefings and update senior management of requirements. This is a hands‑on role for a seasoned professional who must have the ability to design and communicate heavy content and data effectively through clean typography and innovative infographics, while collaborating in a team environment. The Designer must be able to understand the goals and challenges of the requestor to deliver an effective and successful outcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead, delegate, and art‑direct complex regional and global projects and people across multiple teams.
• Communicate with senior management to develop an aesthetic and brand that reflects the Firm's core values and ideals.
• Lead micro‑brand development as needed.
• Create compelling presentations to sell new concepts at the Director and C‑suite level.
• Mentor and train graphic designers on the regional team to meet or exceed requestor expectations and to assist in growing the next generation of Senior Graphic Designers.
• Embrace our digital‑first approach by enhancing digital skills and mentoring others to do the same. Be the lead in developing, training and sharing best practices.
• Act as primary requestor contact for all assigned projects throughout the entire project process, utilizing our digital project management system. Keep senior management informed of any upcoming challenges.
• Design and art‑direct across all mediums (web, social media, and print).
• Monitor current and future team resources and availability to enable effective progress and completion of projects.
• Concept, design and develop new work and revise existing layouts according to internal requestor specifications while staying on brand.
• Solve a variety of business and communications challenges through visual design.
• Maintain strong production knowledge, pre‑press files, templates, specifications and internal quality‑control processes. Manage workload and print production, including timelines, stock, finishes and onsite press checks.
• Act as brand advocate and uphold visual brand and style guidelines while helping to develop new global guidelines.
• Exhibit superb attention to detail while handling multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrate versatility across multiple styles and stay current on emerging technologies and trends.

Education / Qualifications / Professional Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design preferred.
• 10‑12 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Expert knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD.
• Expertise in PowerPoint, Keynote, After Effects, Premiere and HTML are a plus.
• Professional demeanor with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal requestors.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high‑end print and digital design skills.
• A clean design aesthetic to complement the White & Case brand.
• Flexible with time to meet requestor needs and deadlines.
• Corporate or agency background.
• Legal or financial industry knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer‑service attitude.
• Manage time effectively, with the ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented individual who reviews his/her work carefully; quality control is key.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.

Salary Range

$95,200 - $130,900

This role reports to Director, Creative Services

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [e-mail].

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; 401(k) retirement savings; vacation time; and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at‑will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business‑specific to the relevant office‑before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.