Graphic Designer II

DLA Piper is a bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive firm where our people are the backbone, heart, and soul. This role offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work and grow your career in a hybrid work environment.

About the role

Following creative direction, you will produce graphic art and visual materials for the firm’s visual identity across all branded elements, including printed materials, environmental graphics, online, interactive media, and video. Working closely with the Art Director, you will create and produce the firm’s visual identity for attorneys and other internal clients firm-wide.

This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and offers a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate the firm’s business goals and design briefs into compelling, cohesive visual concepts.
• Design and implement a visual identity ensuring integrity, consistency, and clarity of the firm’s branding and messaging across all touchpoints.
• Determine the best medium and vehicle for communication to produce the desired effect.
• Develop concepts and graphic elements to meet project objectives and prepare layouts using professional design software.
• Work on a variety of projects, from fully integrated campaigns to presentation decks.
• Comprehend, communicate, and address client goals, budgets, and revisions throughout the design process; collaborate with the Creative Project Manager to meet deadlines.
• Use existing photo and illustration libraries and typography guides to produce solutions that meet internal clients’ communication needs.
• Create original artwork when needed.
• Ensure all files are press-ready and checked for quality prior to release to outside vendors; attend press checks to verify accuracy and quality standards.
• Support the Digital Design team on web-based and interactive applications.
• Support the video team with designs and engaging motion graphics for video projects.
• Design environmental graphics and office signage systems.
• Serve as a design champion, educating colleagues and firm staff on the strategic potential of design for competitive advantage.
• Present design solutions, user insights, and strategic approaches to key stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of quality, ensuring only the best work is released.
• Collaborate across the organization to drive up standards of design creativity.
• Stay up-to-date on new trends and emerging technologies to improve work quality.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the brand function.
• Be available to work outside regular hours for high-profile projects if necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• 3 years of professional print and digital design experience.
• Proven work experience as a Graphic Designer or similar role.
• Strong and dynamic design portfolio.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects).
• Experience with Figma is a plus.
• Dual proficiency in Mac and PC platforms.
• Solid understanding of design principles, fundamentals, and print production processes.
• Experience in motion graphics and video editing is a major plus.
• Experience in Cinema 4D or other 3D software is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance the design workflow is highly desired.
• Demonstrated follow-through and ability to work as a self-starter.
• Ability to work within a team environment and in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
• Excellent digital file management skills.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Pay

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $36.79/hr - $58.50/hr depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. Compensation will also depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k).