Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

White & Case LLP in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Designer to lead complex branding projects, art-direct teams, and translate requests into on-brand visuals across web, social and print.

You will collaborate with writers, designers and business development managers to deliver high-quality materials. A Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and 10–12 years’ experience are preferred, with strong Adobe suite skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent.
• 10–12 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Expert knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe XD.
• Nice to have PowerPoint, Keynote, After Effects, Premiere and HTML.

Responsibilities

• Lead, delegate and art direct complex regional and global projects.
• Communicate with senior management to develop an aesthetic and brand.
• Lead micro-brand development as needed and mentor designers.
• Create compelling presentations to sell in new concepts at leadership level.
• Oversee production, pre-press, stock choices and timelines.

Skills

Brand leadership

Creative direction

Typography

Visual storytelling

Client presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe XD

PowerPoint

Keynote

After Effects

Premiere

HTML

Job description

## DesignerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Los Angelestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102717Our 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****The roles and responsibilities of this job include:*** 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* Able to create compelling presentations to sell in new concepts at the Director and C-suite level.* Able to lead by example. 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. Always be aware of project deadlines and keep senior management informed of any upcoming challenges that may affect meeting those deadlines.* Must have the ability and flexibility to design and art direct across all mediums (web, social media and print)* Be aware of 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.* Ability to solve an array of business and communications challenges through visual design.* Must have a strong knowledge of production skills and the ability to pre-press files, follow templates, specifications and all internal quality-control processes. This role requires managing their own workload and print production, including building timelines, specifying stock, finishes and attending onsite press checks.* Act as brand advocate with the ability to uphold visual brand and style guidelines as well as assisting with developing new global guidelines.* Superb attention to detail while handling multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.* Must demonstrate versatility to design in multiple styles ranging from simply sophisticated to cutting-edge visual storytelling. Must stay on top of 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, Premier and HTML are a plus.* Professional demeanor with 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.* Ability to be flexible with time to meet requestor needs and deadlines.* A 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.**Firm Summary**White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. With a long history as an international firm, we are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise.Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work.What sets us apart is not just our global network of offices but the interconnectedness of our Firm. Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries, which is why we attract and retain significant cross-border work.Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.