Multimedia Designer

Polsinelli; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Polsinelli PC is seeking a Multimedia Designer to create compelling visuals across print, digital, video, and interactive media. You will develop storyboards, design interactive PDFs, and produce engaging multimedia content for marketing and business development, while upholding brand standards.

The role requires at least 3–5 years of experience, strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills, and a collaborative mindset to work with stakeholders across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/BFA in Graphic Design or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional multimedia design experience in a corporate/agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Create motion graphic animations for short-form social videos and digital media.
• Produce and edit multimedia content including videos, podcasts, and interviews.
• Develop storyboards and visual narratives for projects.
• Design interactive PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, and digital experiences.
• Collaborate with marketing to translate concepts into visuals.
• Maintain Polsinelli’s visual brand with precision and consistency.
• Stay current with design trends and branding best practices.

Skills

Multimedia design

Branding

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/BFA in related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Motion graphics

Video editing

HTML/CSS

Ceros

Flipsnack

Miro

Vuture

Job description

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people-person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli has an immediate need for a Multimedia Designer in Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Denver or Kansas City.

The Multimedia Designer is responsible for developing compelling visual communications across print, digital, video, animation, and interactive media that support the firm's marketing and business development initiatives. This role balances strong graphic design fundamentals with motion design, video production, and digital storytelling to create engaging content that elevates the Polsinelli brand.

The ideal candidate will be curious, demonstrate a strong team mentality, positive attitude, and an ability to juggle multiple responsibilities while working with multiple team members. Position requires effective written and verbal communication skills with various stakeholders, a high level of attention to detail and understanding/application of firm best practices.

Core Responsibilities

• Create motion graphic animations to support short-form videos for social media, web-based interactive design, events, and marketing collateral.
• Produce and edit multimedia content including videos, podcasts, attorney interviews, thought leadership content, and internal communications.
• Develop storyboards, concepts, and visual narratives for multimedia and design projects.
• Design interactive PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, and other digital experiences.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and collaborate with marketing team to convey concepts and ideas with rough design layouts.
• Gather relevant information, and present completed designs to translate the firm’s business goals and design briefs into compelling, cohesive visual concepts.
• Maintain Polsinelli’s visual brand with attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Ability to grasp and apply firm brand strategy as competitively differentiating.
• While not frequently writing copy, understand the essence of the firm brand and appropriate word choice.
• Design, layout and produce artwork such as graphs, maps, charts, logos, posters, signage, collateral, advertising, and report covers.
• Photo editing and minor retouching.
• Create templates as needed for Marketing team to use on their own.
• Stay abreast of design trends as well as competitor marketing collateral and advertisements.
• Serves as a brand champion and sees opportunities to educate colleagues and firm staff on the strategic potential of design selection as a tool for communication.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's or BFA degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional multimedia design experience in an in-house corporate, agency, post-production studio or professional services environment.

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud including: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
• Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, especially Word and PowerPoint with a strong understanding of advanced presentation design.
• Experience with motion graphics and animation.
• Experience editing video and audio.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS or interactive design is a plus.
• Familiarity with Ceros & Flipsnack is a plus.
• Familiarity with Miro is a plus.
• Familiarity with Vuture is a plus.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.