Business Development Designer

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Job Title

Location

Regular/Temporary

Job Description Summary

Job Description

In this capacity, the Business Development Designer will:

• Develops and maintains a consistent visual voice across all creative materials, ensuring strong brand alignment and elevated creative standards;
• Produces brand-aligned assets across print, digital, social, event, experiential and corporate channels, including business development materials, thought leadership, campaign assets, email graphics, recruiting materials and client-facing collateral;
• Creates, adapts and maintains design templates and other core brand assets to help ensure consistency, efficiency and high-quality execution across the firm;
• Supports the design and production of event materials and brand activations, including invitations, and develops engaging graphics, layouts and infographics;
• Coordinates with editors, illustrators, photographers, printers, freelancers and other resources as needed on assigned projects, and prepares files for print and digital production with accuracy and attention to detail;
• Partners with the design manager, design director, business development and marketing colleagues to execute work that supports firm priorities;
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• Strong typographic and layout skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a critical eye for accuracy and consistency across every deliverable;
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design fundamentals, including layout, typography, visual hierarchy, color and brand application across multiple formats;
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; Dreamweaver, HTML coding, video editing and animation experience are a plus;
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with great proficiency in PowerPoint and Word;
• Ability to manage multiple projects, each with specific audiences and objectives, simultaneously and in an organized and timely manner, with tremendous attention to detail;
• A collaborative working style, openness to feedback and strong communication skills; and
• A willingness to learn new tools and platforms, and to grow skills across brand design, digital experiences and emerging creative technology.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of graphic design experience, preferably within a brand, in-house creative team, agency or marketing environment;
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience with a strong portfolio (required); and
• Experience in a professional services or legal environment (preferred).

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account

• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy

• Lifestyle Spending Account

• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing

• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program

• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring

• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)

• Retirement Plan Consulting

• Anniversary Bonus Program

• Professional Development Programs

• Transportation and Commuter Benefits

• International Travel Insurance

• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance

• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance

• Prepaid Legal Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• And More!

The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity. We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion. Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion