Designer, Digital & Insights

FTI Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting seeks a Designer with 3-5 years of experience to join our team in Chicago (also New York or Washington, DC). You’ll translate strategic messaging and complex content into clear, visually cohesive deliverables across corporate, policy, financial, and ESG engagements.

You’ll collaborate with strategists and client teams, mentor junior designers, and gain increasing ownership as you grow. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma is required; After Effects a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional design experience in agencies, consulting, or corporate teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications.
• Portfolio showcasing print and digital work across multiple formats.
• Strong typography, color theory, layout, and visual storytelling skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; knowledge of UI/UX and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Design assets across formats including social, proposals, reports, branding, and website layouts.
• Develop mood boards, wireframes, design systems, and branded templates.
• Translate strategy into clear, visually cohesive deliverables.
• Lead creative ideation and mentor junior designers as needed.
• Collaborate with strategists, writers, and digital specialists.
• Manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Stay current with design trends, accessibility standards, and AI-enabled tools.

Skills

3-5 years design experience

Typography

Color theory

Layout hierarchy

Visual storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

UI/UX principles

Responsive design

Portfolio

Presentation design

Mentoring junior designers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

Who We Are

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

Our Corporate Positioning and Insights practice seeks a talented, versatile Designer with 3-5 years of experience to join the team in our New York, Chicago or Washington, D.C. office. We're looking for a strong conceptual thinker with a proven foundation in visual design across multiple platforms — someone who can translate strategic messaging and complex content into clear, visually cohesive deliverables. This role offers hands-on exposure to corporate, policy, financial, and ESG engagements, partnering with strategists and client teams to create compelling visual solutions that help organizations communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively. It's an opportunity to grow your craft within a collaborative, fast-paced team — with mentorship from senior creatives and increasing ownership as you build your career.

What You’ll Do

• Design compelling and visually engaging assets across multiple formats — including social and paid media graphics, presentations, reports, fact sheets, new business proposals, brand identity elements, and website layouts
• Develop mood boards, visual direction explorations, wireframes, prototypes, design systems, and branded templates
• Translate strategic messaging and complex content into clear, visually cohesive deliverables
• Lead creative ideation during internal brainstorms and contribute to client-facing concept development sessions
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — strategists, writers, digital specialists, and senior creative leads — and provide guidance to junior designers as needed
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and quality
• Incorporate feedback thoughtfully and efficiently in fast-moving review cycles
• Stay current on evolving design trends, AI-enabled creative tools, accessibility standards, and UI/UX best practices

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development, and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

Basic Qualifications

What You Will Need To Succeed

• 3-5 years of professional design experience, ideally within a communications agency, digital agency, consulting firm, or in-house creative team
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design expertise, conceptual thinking, and versatility across print and digital mediums
• Strong command of design principles, including typography, color theory, layout hierarchy, and visual storytelling
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
• Working knowledge of UI/UX principles and responsive design
• Understanding of social media platform specifications and digital performance considerations
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities
• Self-starter attitude with ability to operate independently
• Clear communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, comfortable presenting and defending creative decisions to clients and internal teams
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, with an interest in mentoring junior team members
• Experience designing presentation materials such as PowerPoint or Google Slides highly desirable
• Working knowledge of After Effects, motion graphics, or basic animation a plus
• Knowledge of accessibility/ADA design standards and printing pre-production processes a plus
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
• Ability to travel to FTI offices and client site(s) as needed

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $76,000

Maximum Pay: $106,500

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.