Senior Design Specialist

Cooley LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Senior Design Specialist to lead the execution of high-quality design projects from concept through delivery. You will ensure outputs are innovative, user-centered, and aligned with the firm’s global visual identity.

The role requires 4+ years in visual branding or related creative marketing, strong UI/UX knowledge, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and HTML/CSS. Expect collaboration across teams, adherence to timelines, and ongoing design system

Qualifications

• 4+ years directly applicable experience in visual branding, design, advertising or creative marketing.
• Proficient in UI/UX design and modular design techniques.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML/CSS or similar tools.
• Proficient in Workfront workflow technology.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all design elements on assigned projects from conception to final delivery.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines, asset tracking and stakeholder reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams to brainstorm, capture feedback and iterate on designs.
• Participate in design reviews and help set the bar for design quality.
• Maintain and expand design systems to ensure visual brand consistency across platforms.
• Ensure outputs are user-friendly, technically sound and aligned with strategic goals.
• Apply current design trends and best practices to deliver modern solutions.
• Leverage new technologies to support design workflows and the firm’s visual identity.

Skills

UI/UX design

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

HTML/CSS

Workfront

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

HTML/CSS

Workfront

Job description

Senior Design Specialist Cooley is seeking a Senior Design Specialist to join the Marketing and Client Development team.

Position summary:

The Creative team supports the development and enhancement of the firm’s global visual identity. The role is responsible for leading the execution of high-quality design projects from concept through delivery, ensuring all creative outputs are innovative, user-centered, and aligned with strategic the strategic goals of MCD.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

• Oversee all design elements on assigned projects and tasks, from conception to final delivery
• Manage multiple projects with strong organizational rigor, including timelines, asset tracking, and stakeholder reviews
• Collaborate with internal teams and key stakeholders to brainstorm ideas, capture feedback and iterate on designs, as appropriate
• Participate in design reviews, share feedback, and help set the bar for design quality
• Maintain and expand existing design systems, including style guides, UI kits, and typography standards, to ensure visual brand consistency across all platforms
• Ensure all outputs are user-friendly, technically sound, and aligned with the strategic goals of the MCD team
• Apply current design trends and best practices to deliver modern, innovative solutions
• Leverage new and creative technologies (e.g., AI, emerging tools) to support design workflows and the firm’s visual identity

Skills and experience:

Required:

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
• Ability to travel, as required
• 4+ years directly applicable experience (e.g., experience in visual branding, design, advertising or any creative marketing)
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit analytical and critical thinking in day-to-day tasks along with the proven ability to operate at an elevated level in terms of scope of responsibility, judgement and autonomy
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate escalating ownership and mastery of assigned area, exhibit strength in the areas below, become a resource and mentor to others and more as they progress in different roles within the department
• Working knowledge of UI/UX design, and modular design techniques
• Proficient in creative technologies (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML/CSS or similar tools)
• Proficient in workflow technologies (e.g., Workfront)

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior legal industry or professional services experience

Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial by nature
• Excellent attention to detail
• Approaches tasks through a lens of quality and consistency
• Approaches tasks through a digital first lens
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities
• Takes a consultative approach to set goals, drive projects, and achieve outcomes
• Strong judgment
• Team-player with collaborative spirit
• Unwavering ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects, client data
• High level of professionalism at all times

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $103,000 - $150,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off(“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.