AddressCriteria/Role Expectations
- Use design-thinking methodologies and creative strategies to develop customized and impactful graphics, sales presentations, digital materials and other sales collateral
- Work closely with HWCNAPG colleagues, client teams, sales leadership and other internal stakeholders on the graphical and design aspects of sales efforts and internal projects
- Offer proven experience working across a broad spectrum of media — documents and presentations, video, digital and more — and how to use these effectively in combination
- Leverage experience working with corporate brands, brand systems and internal client branding teams as well as helping effectively use and promote the brand internally — applying our brand to design concepts that “speak” to client needs and identity
- Apply relevant experience in helping non-design colleagues and teams to articulate design needs and develop effective, creative ways to meet them; inspire team members to adopt new ways of thinking
- Demonstrate your knowledge of strong design principles by balancing restraint with the ability to flex creative muscle — in the right ways for different audiences and situations
- Show an appetite to stay current with trends and influence solutions based on what is most effective/right now — be two steps ahead and look to what could be possible
- Connect strategic and business goals and vision to the creative… and vice versa
- Know that what you bring isn’t just “pretty” design, and that your work is translating a message and meaning that is as impactful as the content the design supports
Qualifications
- 4 – 8 years of experience in graphic and presentation design; experience in a professional services environment is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts or related fields
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Passion for and experience with creating innovative design, graphical and digital solutions
- Understanding of how various media can be used effectively to convey messages
- Experience project managing design and creative communications and materials
- Ability to take complex and technical content and transform it into visually compelling and accessible sales material
- Experience managing concurrent, complex and time-sensitive projects in a deadline-driven environment, including recognizing and collaboratively resolving any issues or barriers to success
- A professional presence with project management, written, web and oral communication skills
- Track record of success in building and maintaining relationships with colleagues at all levels and across various disciplines
- Flexible to work outside of regular business hours, if required
