Designer, Digital & Insights

FTI Consulting • Washington, DC

3d • $76,000 - $106,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

FTI Consulting's Corporate Positioning and Insights practice is seeking a talented and versatile Designer with over 3 years of experience to join their team in New York, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate is a strong conceptual thinker with a solid background in visual design across various platforms. This role involves translating strategic messaging and complex information into clear, visually cohesive deliverables. The position offers hands-on experience with corporate, policy, financial, and ESG engagements, collaborating with strategists and client teams to create compelling visual solutions. This is an opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative, fast-paced team, with mentorship from senior creatives and increasing responsibility.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional design experience, ideally within a communications agency, digital agency, consulting firm, or in-house creative team.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design expertise, conceptual thinking, and versatility across print and digital mediums.
• Strong command of design principles, including typography, color theory, layout hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Working knowledge of UI/UX principles and responsive design.
• Understanding of social media platform specifications and digital performance considerations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Self-starter attitude with ability to operate independently.
• Clear communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, comfortable presenting and defending creative decisions to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, with an interest in mentoring junior team members.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Ability to travel to FTI offices and client site(s) as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing presentation materials such as PowerPoint or Google Slides highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of After Effects, motion graphics, or basic animation a plus.
• Knowledge of accessibility/ADA design standards and printing pre-production processes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design compelling and visually engaging assets across multiple formats, including social and paid media graphics, presentations, reports, fact sheets, new business proposals, brand identity elements, and website layouts.
• Develop mood boards, visual direction explorations, wireframes, prototypes, design systems, and branded templates.
• Translate strategic messaging and complex content into clear, visually cohesive deliverables.
• Lead creative ideation during internal brainstorms and contribute to client-facing concept development sessions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including strategists, writers, digital specialists, and senior creative leads.
• Provide guidance to junior designers as needed.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and quality.
• Incorporate feedback thoughtfully and efficiently in fast-moving review cycles.
• Stay current on evolving design trends, AI-enabled creative tools, accessibility standards, and UI/UX best practices.

Benefits

• Professional development programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities.
• Continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications.
• Assigned dedicated coach for mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Tailored programs for critical professional milestones.

What This Job Offers

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