Graphics Specialist

Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP • Washington, DC

3d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Experienced, tenacious, and always trial-ready, we are committed to understanding complex legal challenges that impact the future of our clients' businesses, globally. Focusing on antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation, our extensive teams in the U.S. possess deep knowledge and client-side experience across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products. At Axinn, inclusivity is central to who we are. We have a purpose that goes beyond profit, which includes fostering a fair, welcoming workplace and supporting the communities where we live and work. We actively recognize talent and promote opportunities for all team members. By embracing the unique experiences and perspectives of our people, we fuel creativity and deliver results for our clients.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Operations Manager, the Graphics Specialist will support the development and design of firmwide presentations and visual materials, including client presentations, court and regulatory authority materials, pitches, proposals, internal and external speaking engagement presentations, event materials, digital graphics and other branded collateral. This role will provide hands-on design support to lawyers and internal departments, including Marketing, HR, Recruiting, and Workplace, Culture & Opportunity, while maintaining the Firm’s brand standards and making effective use of existing templates and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience designing presentations, graphics and other visual materials, preferably in a law firm, professional services or corporate environment
• Flexibility to be available during off-hours on a rotating basis to meet urgent deadlines or support high-priority projects
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Canva and other design platforms, with a strong command of design principles, visual storytelling and advanced formatting techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments
• Demonstrate sound judgment and a high level of trustworthiness when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to build rapport with attorneys at all levels, professional staff, and vendors
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• General knowledge of office equipment and tools
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently but within a team environment
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design polished PowerPoint presentations, graphics and other visual materials using existing templates and brand assets
• Translate complex information and data into clear, engaging visuals, including timelines, infographics, diagrams, charts, graphs, maps, tables and other graphic elements
• Apply strong design principles, including layout, alignment, color, typography and visual hierarchy, across presentations and other branded materials
• Create graphics and visual assets for digital, print, event, recruiting, internal communications and other firmwide needs
• Ensure all materials align with the Firm’s brand and visual identity standards
• Update and convert existing PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations into current templates, ensuring consistent formatting and compliance with Firm standards
• Improve imagery, logos, layouts and other design elements to enhance clarity, consistency and visual impact
• Maintain a library of PowerPoint templates, graphic assets and design resources that reflect the Firm’s evolving needs and current design practices
• Ensure presentations and other materials are polished, accurate and technically sound across live, virtual, digital and print formats
• Collaborate with lawyers, Marketing and other business departments to translate complex content and ideas into clear, effective visual materials
• Serve as a firmwide resource for presentation and graphic design
• Manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality, error-free work under tight deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave)
• Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re: eligibility requirements)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)
• Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Student loan refinancing discounts
• Fitness/Gym dues reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

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