Design Consultant

EMERGENT METHOD • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Emergent Method is seeking a dynamic graphic designer to support all aspects of creative design, strategy, and production for the firm’s wide range of clients and internal needs. This individual will play an integral role on Emergent Method’s creative services team by collaborating internally with other designers, web developers, and content strategists, as well as externally with clients to understand their needs and produce high-quality deliverables. This is a full-time position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in visual and graphic design; is eager to learn from our innovative team of creative professionals; is self-motivated and takes proactive ownership over work products; is adept in completing deadline-based assignments in a fast-paced environment; and has strong organization skills to manage competing priorities. This individual must be flexible and willing to embrace working as part of a collaborative, high-functioning team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, advertising, art, visual communication, or a related field
• Up to five years of experience, with a strong portfolio of work that clearly demonstrates expertise in design disciplines including, but not limited to, print, social and digital media, web design, and branding
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.); knowledge of Figma preferred but not required
• Enthusiastic about advancing technical and soft skills and learning new design trends, technologies, and techniques
• Ability to take and give direction, communicate ideas effectively, and tell compelling stories through design and visual communication
• Exceptional eye for quality and attention to detail
• Ability to remain organized and meet deadlines while multitasking and juggling competing priorities, as well as working with multiple team members/clients simultaneously
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and pivot quickly based on rapidly changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and conflict resolution skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing for content platforms (e.g., WordPress, Mailchimp), motion graphics, video, and/or photo editing is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design original, attractive, and branded collateral and program materials using knowledge of layout, typography, and color
• Use design principles to create and adhere to brand standards, enhance visual design, and improve quality of deliverables
• Review and edit documents to ensure layout and formatting is accurate, consistent, and meets brand standards
• Work collaboratively with Emergent Method’s team of consultants, designers, and project managers to understand client needs and propose creative solutions, including the development of print and digital deliverables
• Research and understand a client’s industry, background, and objectives, as well as the context, content, and purpose of the deliverable to make thoughtful design decisions
• Learn and remain up to date on design trends, principles, and techniques
• Study and remain up to date on design trends, principles, techniques, and programs, particularly Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Microsoft Word and PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite
• Support project management, team workflow, and creative processes by tracking action items and taking ownership over deliverables and work products

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Monthly technology and wellness stipends
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible work hours and working environments, including unlimited time off
• Top-of-the-line tools and technology equipment
• Frequent care packages and gift cards to spoil our employees
• Financial support and time off for training, conferences, certifications, and other opportunities for professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level