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 London, Manchester, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles or Orange County. 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.

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS

With offices in 14 countries, more than 3,000 attorneys and over 2,500 professional staff, the key to our success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our global offices that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

Working with the world’s best lawyers requires great people, award-winning technology, continuous learning and a collaborative work environment. Latham & Watkins is committed to developing its employees and providing opportunities for advancement. We offer employees the chance to gain experience working with some of the biggest global clients in an environment that thrives on creativity and teamwork.

ABOUT THE TEAM

With a focus on creating impactful graphics and layout, the Graphic/Presentation Designer will be responsible for producing engaging designs 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
• Support, advise and train New Business Team members who use Microsoft PowerPoint and Word templates
• Work closely with key stakeholders and partners to develop messages and visuals
• Interpret key messages and selling points into graphics, demonstrating information management, typography and data visualization.
• Develop high-end printed and digital, high specification designs for ‘must win’ opportunities using the latest version of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Engage well with external print vendors

Working closely with the Visual Strategy Manager, the Graphics/Presentation Designer will ensure visual consistency through the New Business Team and continue to develop innovative graphics for new opportunities. It is crucial that the Graphics/Presentation Designer remains informed of best practice and developments in design, ensuring the firm remains competitive and innovative in all markets while remaining firmly within the visual identity guidance. 

The successful candidate will:

• Understand key messages for client or pitch opportunities, provide creative, professional and impactful creative options that are aligned with our corporate identity tenets and enhance our proposal and presentation materials.
• Maintain graphic libraries consisting of icons, graphics, photography and banners.
• Create bespoke designs for high-end pitch materials
• Educate and train New Business Team Specialists on day-to-day graphics use, advising on best practices.
• Maintain awareness of design trends.
• Evaluate requirements of internal clients and navigate the best cause of production.
• Manage projects from concept through to production whilst effectively communicating project deadlines. Balancing multiple priorities and schedules efficiently in order to meet client/lawyer deadlines.
• Maintain proficient skill set with all necessary software including a deep knowledge of MS Office and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understand, implement, and strictly adhere to the corporate identity guidelines, quality standards and procedures.

ABOUT YOU

As a Graphic/Presentation Designer, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• can display the artistic ability and creative thinking needed to design effective visuals
• have the ability to create imagery that engages, attracts and sells
• understand the key drivers affecting the firm and our clients within the broader business environment
• possess excellent concept-to-design skills
• have 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 3-4 years production and design experience in a professional services organization. Pitch curation experience is highly-favoured and experience preparing artwork accurately for external print suppliers is expected. The ideal candidate will have experience with colour correcting, layout, and press checking.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ link.  Please include your portfolio with your application.

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding job opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of global affinity groups (including LGBTQ group, multicultural group, women’s group). These provide a platform for staff to share experiences, advice, and interests, encouraging a continued discussion on diversity.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. #LI-AB1

Required Skills Required Experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to move up to 50 Lbs., with or without accommodation.

2. Ability to maintain a consistent workload that involves physical manual labor.

3. Ability to maintain alertness and fitness for duty.

4. Ability to position oneself for work conducted in and around confined spaces. Work at heights.

5. Ability to wear respirators in environments that may expose you to chemicals, fumes, etc.

6. Ability to maintain workloads that may include travel to a variety of states for days or weeks, and daily timeframes that could exceed the typical 8-hour shift.