Creative Designer(Graphic & Visual Design)

The Visual Design Specialist is responsible for collaboratively crafting engaging visual layouts and messaging in the form of presentations, reports, and digital experiences to be shared with clients and used for events, trainings, and other speaking engagements. Serves as a strategic internal design resource to marketing professionals, industry groups, and business lines with regard to integration of visual identity and key brand messages - may include client and prospect presentations, pitch books, training materials, digital/web-based interactive experiences, and reports/publications Collaborates with other team members and internal clients to establish an effective vision for a deliverable or design and create a visual concept by studying or researching information and materials Illustrates visual concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts Supports the maintenance of internal, editable PowerPoint graphics resources Reviews, edits, and drafts engaging copy and messaging for presentations and other, related deliverables as needed Employs color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various interactive, print, and layout techniques when designing, all aligned with established firm brand standards Reviews, edits, and drafts engaging copy and messaging for presentations and other, related deliverables Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; Works with external agencies and vendors (advertising, PR, graphic design, printing) creating specific deliverables Champions the BDO brand to ensure all marketing and communications reflect the firm's messages, positioning and visual identity Develops tools/resources to communicate corporate visual identity and design processes in alignment with global standards Other duties as required Bachelor's degree, required Major in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Business, Technology, Media, or Journalism, preferred One (1) or more years of design or marketing and communications experience, required accounting, financial consulting, business advisory services and/or banking industries), preferred Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required Experience with Adobe, Photoshop, and Illustrator, required Experience with interactive content creation tools, like Ceros, Outgrow, and ContentTools, preferred Experience with Prezi or similar applications, preferred Experience with content writing and editing Excellent IT skills, especially with design, presentation and photo-editing software Excellent project and time management and organizational skills An understanding of the latest design and marketing trends and their role within a professional services environment Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously and managing process and service providers (internal and external) to accomplish desired results Strong writing and editing ability Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to serving professionals at all levels in a client-oriented, matrix environment Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on: Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities ~ Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets