Senior Graphics Designer - New York
About The Position
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for an experienced designer with exceptional graphic and presentation design skills to join our in-house Creative Services team. Willkie is an elite international law firm of more than 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries. The Senior Graphics Designer combines traditional graphic design principles with narrative storytelling and technical expertise in PowerPoint and the Microsoft Office suite. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experiences, with at least 2 years in the legal sector. The designer will possess the ability transform complex legal and business concepts into clear, compelling visual communications—including client-facing presentations, marketing collateral, and firm-wide initiatives—while serving as a thoughtful brand steward, exceptional command of design principles, and a deep understanding of legal marketing standards. At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. As such, we are offering a highly competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of professional graphic design experience, with at least 2 years at a Big Law firm or other professional services.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Premiere Pro etc.).
- Advanced PowerPoint skills, including the ability to build complex, visually refined and bespoke presentations and master templates from scratch.
- Deep knowledge of design principles including typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
- Demonstrated experience with legal presentation materials.
- Strong portfolio showcasing sophisticated work relevant to Big Law or other professional services marketing.
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously under strict deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, compelling visuals.
Nice To Haves
- Video production and editing experience, including motion graphics (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design and produce high-quality marketing collateral including presentations, brochures, newsletters, infographics, social media campaigns, event materials etc.
- Create and maintain sophisticated and bespoke on-brand PowerPoint presentations for clients, internal leadership meetings, and business development initiatives.
- Oversee brand consistency across all client-facing and internal communications.
- Collaborate with teams to craft compelling visual narratives.
- Drive design strategy for the firm's social media presence, and digital campaigns.
- Develop and maintain the firm's design system, templates, and brand guidelines.
- Coordinate with external vendors, printers, and agencies to ensure quality production output.
- Deliver consistently polished work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure legal environment.
- Training/oversight of other designers.
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Exceptional benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
