Graphic Art/ Design Illustrator - Need!

Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and more than 750 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Rome’s culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Job Overview The Graphic Design Specialist is a mid-level designer role that works under the direction of the Graphic Design & Creative Operations Manager to design and format various firm branded materials and visual concepts that inspire, inform, and captivate.

This position requires graphic and web design skills to develop a variety of visual assets in digital, print and other mediums, ensuring brand continuity and consistency for a wide variety of marketing, branding, print and digital communications. Digital projects include email campaigns, invitations, social media graphics, digital ads, blogs, and newsletters. Graphic design projects for printing include onsite large scale event displays, creating promotional materials, advertising, promo items, stationary, and client communications.

This role has a hybrid working arrangement. Potential candidates must live within commuting distance of Washington, DC office to be onsite 3 days per week. In this role, you will report to the Graphic Design & Creative Operations Manager.

Essential Functions Design and format high-end presentations and graphics in PowerPoint.

Design and format firm-branded marketing and communications collateral in Word and InDesign, including creating, editing and formatting layouts, charts, graphics, icons, and other visuals.

Create social media graphics and infographics.

Provide other graphic support as it relates to pitches, presentations, and digital communications.

Create and format marketing and event graphics, such as invites, displays, flyers, signage, stationary, and agendas.

Format and edit print collateral including brochures, placemats, newsletters and ads.

Source and create promotional and branded items.

Work independently to manage projects throughout the project life cycle, liaising with client/key stakeholders, the Creative team, and vendors as appropriate.

Evaluate client requests, manage deadlines, and recommend effective, creative solutions within brand guidelines and in budget.

Manage end-to-end various projects.

Respond to daily marketing requests, balancing immediate need against long-term priorities.

Stay current on industry trends, including emerging technologies and AI design tools, and incorporate them where applicable to improve workflow efficiency and creative innovation.

Provide administrative and operational support for studio functions, including coordinating vendors, scheduling photo shoots, and managing project workflows from intake through delivery.

Assist with day-to-day studio operations, including tracking deliverables, managing timelines, and ensuring smooth workflow handoffs between team members and departments.

Support intake and trafficking of incoming design requests, prioritizing and assigning work in collaboration with the Graphic Design & Creative Operations Manager to maintain clarity and efficiency.

Skills/Qualifications 5+ years of experience as a graphic designer in-house in professional service or relevant legal environment.

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Fine Art, Graphic Design, or equivalent.

Experience in branding initiatives.

Solid knowledge of Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), Canva, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Figma, or other design software.

Knowledge of general photography, photography editing, and image manipulation in Adobe Photoshop.

Knowledge of HTML, CSS, WordPress.

Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Proficient in web-based conference call/web-sharing applications.

Contribute to providing the highest quality of service to internal and external clients.

Understand and abide by firm policies and embrace firm values.

in a professional office environment.

Comply with safe work practices including compliance with the firm’s COVID-19 policies and safety measures.

Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

EEO Statement Blank Rome is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, or any other status protected by law.

Our core values of respect for the individual, the community, and the law are clearly demonstrated in our ability to recruit and develop a diverse group of exceptionally talented attorneys and professional staff who enable us to best serve our clients and our communities.

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