Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer is responsible for delivering the Firm brand in words, graphics, videos, and creative multimedia solutions. This position works closely with attorneys and the marketing department. The Graphic Designer handles hands-on preparation of web graphics, social channel graphics, print materials, advertisements, visual aids, presentations, animated graphics, video editing, and more. An onsite, hybrid, or remote work arrangement is available for this position. The remote work arrangement is available to candidates who live within a two-hour commutable distance of an NP office.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

• Support visual design and monitor Communications & Design inbox; responding to inquiries and requests in a timely manner and with a client-first attitude.
• Work closely with senior designers and manager to evaluate and accept requests, understand parameters, set and meet deadlines, and continually communicate requests as they are received to identify priorities and collaborate to deliver exceptional client service.
• Communicate, collaborate, problem solve, and brainstorm with design colleagues and the communications team regarding strategy, project scope, language, and any current or potential issues that may impact a project’s final output.
• Develop expertise in and advocate for the firm’s visual brand. Using design team-approved direction to apply the brand identity system, typography, photography, colors, and styles.
• Work with the design team to pinpoint opportunities for improvement.
• Guide assignments from concept to completion implementation for print, web, and/or email; including art direction, drafting, working with writers and proofreaders, and seeking approvals.
• Assist in evolving creative processes, suggest new technology, and push boundaries within existing brand guidelines.
• Use, update, and contribute to branded templates.
• Perform basic editing for internal videos and podcasts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• 2-4 years of design experience, preferably within a law firm, Agency or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts or Graphic Design required. Work experience in lieu of a degree considered.
• Experience and knowledge of UX and UI design, HTML, CSS, offset printing, video editing, and animating graphic preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of design support from client pitch decks and presentations, HTML, web, digital channels, video, social media, print advertising, and more.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Confident presentation skills with the ability to project goals and bring stories to life through design.
• Strong attention to detail, client service and follow through skills.
• Effective listening skills with the ability to take direction and integrate feedback in the team.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commit to personal, professional, and team growth by researching, learning, and sharing current technical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and also part of a team.
• Comfortable working on a PC/Windows platform.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Experience with Adobe Express a plus).

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• Boston, MA: $53,640 to $73,721
• Chicago, IL: $51,405 to $70,649
• Los Angeles, CA: $53,640 to $73,721
• New York, NY: $55,875 to $76,793
• Rochester, NY: $44,700 to $61,434
• San Francisco, CA: $55,875 to $76,793
• Washington, DC: $53,640 to $73,721

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.