Graphic Designer

Overview:

We are looking for a talented Graphic Designer with 5 to 7 years of experience to join a close-knit, highly collaborative Communications Team of writers, editors, graphic design experts and technical publication specialists. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with strategic marketers, senior leaders and national-level experts at this fast-paced consulting firm specializing in security risk and emergency management, threat and violence risk management, investigations, private client and family office services and law enforcement consulting.

You will be expected to produce a wide array of design assets while adhering to brand templates and guidelines. A strong technical skillset in combination with a clear understanding of design principles is a must to meet our quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-starting and open to collaborate with a cross-functional team. You must be able to manage time effectively, follow directions, ask questions and exhibit initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Create digital and print materials and compelling infographics for internal and external communications 
• Design and produce presentations following corporate or client-specific brand guidelines 
• Source imagery and other assets to support design projects 
• Retouch and manipulate imagery 
• Format content using templates for marketing collateral, graphics and other design needs 
• Maintain visual appearance, usability and company brand consistency on all projects 
• Present numerical data effectively using Excel, custom Illustrator tables and graphs, or elements developed in other software 
• Understand and employ master templates, layouts, styles consistently across Office and Creative Suite 
• Demonstrate a commitment to continual improvement and execution of best practices 
• Maintain the integrity, coordination and organization of shared electronic files

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university 
• 5-7 years of graphic design experience 
• Exceptional working experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator – Premiere Pro, Media Encoder and Animate a plus) 
• Strong working experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Familiarity with Articulate Rise a plus 
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn new design programs a must 
• Must be comfortable in a PC format 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in an intensive, multiple-deliverable work environment 
• Positive “can-do” attitude and willingness to go the extra mile 
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility/ownership