Graphic Design Manager

Overview

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Business Development and Marketing department in our Chicago office, as a Graphic Design Manager.

The Graphic Design Manager provides creative and supervisory direction to the US graphic design team, ensuring effective, consistent and compelling visual presentation of the Mayer Brown brand and efficient delivery of work product. This individual is a hands-on designer, devoting approximately 75% of his/her time to executing graphic design projects. The remaining 25% of time is devoted to managerial responsibilities, including overseeing schedules and quality control for the US team’s projects and collaborating with senior designers in London and São Paulo. This role also assists with management of relationships with outside marketing and printing agencies in coordination with the Assistant Director: Brand and Design.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:      

• Provides creative and supervisory direction to the US graphic design team, ensuring effective, consistent and compelling visual presentation of the Mayer Brown brand and efficient delivery of work product
• Evaluates communication concept outlined by practice marketing staff to determine appropriate design product and approach
• Creates print and digital materials based on the firm’s established brand and visual identity
• Maintains relationships with vendors, including exerting quality control over all projects and ensuring on-time delivery of vendor materials
• Implements design concepts and principles, as detailed in the firm’s brand guidelines, and adapts them to new communications deliverables and production requirements
• Creates templates and style sheets for materials produced in the US by internal and external design resources
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, required

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of six years of creative/graphic design experience, required
• Previous supervisory experience, required

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of design (UX and print) and printing processes; experience working with vendors; strong knowledge of, and sensitivity to, use of typography and imagery, required
• Expertise in all components of the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as design and formatting tools in MS Word and PowerPoint, required

Performance Traits:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Management Accountabilities:

• Processes for direct reports in regard to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting and performance counseling
• Operational budget analysis and recommendations
• Analysis of staffing levels and participation in the recruitment process
• Implementation of change processes to improve workflow efficiencies

The typical pay scale for this position is between $113,200 and $149,700, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified. 

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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