Designer, Strategy (Arlington, VA)

Stout • Arlington, VA

2d • $74,000 - $135,000

About The Position

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Impact You’ll Make Stout is seeking a highly motivated Designer to join our Strategic Design team within the Strategy group. This team plays a pivotal role in the development of client deliverables (primarily in PowerPoint) and maintaining the integrity of Stout’s brand identity. The right candidate must be a proactive problem-solver, possess innovative corporate design skills, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This individual will work closely with fellow designers, consulting teams, leadership, and the Director of Business Development to provide visually stunning, compelling data visualization and design solutions for internal and external stakeholders. What You’ll Do Strategic Design is integral to Stout’s success as a firm. As a Designer on the Strategy team, you will play a critical role in shaping how we communicate insights and strategies to clients. You will leverage your expertise in PowerPoint design to create thought-provoking deliverables that elevate the firm’s work. More specifically, you will:

Requirements

• Bachelors required; design, communications, or similar curriculum preferred
• Minimum of 1-year professional experience, potentially including internship experience in a relevant role
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Strong ability to conceptualize and visualize complex research data and strategy concepts with a high degree of self-direction
• Understanding of typography, illustration, composition, and color theory
• Comfort leveraging and experimenting with technology platforms, including AI-enabled tools
• Familiarity with UI and UX design principles
• Must be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Must be comfortable engaging in a quick-turn iterative process with project leads, balancing strong design aesthetics and tight deadlines
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Must be eligible to work in the US, without employer sponsorship, at the time of hire and in the future

Nice To Haves

• Experience in professional services environments (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with client engagement teams to design clear, compelling, and visually consistent PowerPoint presentations and deliverables
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across client work, as well as internal communication and/or go-to-market collateral as needed
• Contribute to project management workflows that ensure load balancing and encourage team effectiveness and efficiency
• Play a key role in the adherence to brand and style guides
• Pitch creative ideas that enhance projects and build our brand
• Uphold ongoing quality assurance standards to ensure brand professionalism
• Positively contribute to the dynamic, high-achieving atmosphere of the firm

Benefits

• At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
• We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success.
• Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
• We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
• Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees