Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Graphic/Presentation Designer to join our global New Business Team, located in New York. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation and collaboration. The Graphic/Presentation Designer will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure. With a focus on creating impactful graphics and layout, the Graphic/Presentation Designer will be responsible for producing engaging layouts for proposal documents/client meeting materials using New Business Team (pitch) templates. The successful candidate’s core role will be to:  

• Undertake short form pitches themselves
• Support, advise and train New Business Team members who use Microsoft PowerPoint and Word templates
• Develop high-end, high specification designs for ‘must win’ opportunities using the latest version of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Focusing solely on materials supporting the winning of business, the Graphic/Presentation Designer will produce outstanding print collateral and onscreen presentations, turning key messages and selling points into graphics, and showing an understanding of information management, typography and data visualization design. This role provides the opportunity to support the roll-out of existing New Business Team templates within the US while creating engaging visuals and layouts that help to win new business. Working closely with the Graphics Specialist, the Graphics/Presentation Designer will support the implementation of the global New Business Team graphics model in the US, and continue to develop innovative graphics for new opportunities. The Graphics/Presentation Designer will ensure pitch materials are fit for purpose and that processes from briefing to delivery help to create a quality product. It is also crucial that the Graphics/Presentation Designer remains informed of best practice and developments in proposal and presentation design, ensuring the firm remains competitive and innovative in all markets while remaining firmly within the visual identity guidance.  

• Understanding key messages for client or pitch opportunities, providing creative, professional and impactful creative options that are aligned with our corporate identity tenets and enhance our proposal and presentation materials
• Maintaining graphic library consisting of icons, graphics, photography and banners
• Creating bespoke designs for high-end pitch materials
• Educating and training New Business Team Specialists on day-to-day graphics use, advising on best practices
• Maintaining awareness of design trends
• Overseeing the files and systems in the US and ensuring that existing processes are adhered to in conjunction with the European-based team
• Evaluating requirements of internal clients to navigate the best cause of production
• Managing projects from concept through to production, effectively communicating project deadlines, project scope. Balancing multiple priorities and schedules efficiently in order to meet client/lawyer deadlines
• Maintaining proficient skill set with all necessary software including a deep knowledge of MS Office (MS Word and MS PowerPoint) as well as a the latest Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding, implementing, and strictly adhering to the corporate identify guidelines, quality standards and procedures established by the Global Brand Management and Creative Services Senior Manager, working closely with the Graphic Specialist

As a Graphic/Presentation Designer, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Graphic/Presentation Designer must display the artistic ability and creative thinking needed to design effective graphics, the ability to create visual images that engage, attract and sell, and the ability to understand the key drivers affecting the firm and our clients within the broader business environment. The ideal candidate should possess excellent concept-to-design skills and the organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines – whilst not sacrificing creative flair. A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field is required as well as a minimum of three (3) years of production and design experience in a professional services organization. Pitch curation experience is highly-favored and experience preparing artwork accurately for external print suppliers is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience with color correcting, lay-out, and press checking, experience with presentation formatting in MS Office as well as Adobe products, and experience working within established corporate identity guidelines. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply using the Apply Now link provided. Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. 

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