Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) is hiring: Associate - Global Graphic Desig

We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. for use by the Marketing & Business Development Team, and train as needed.Develops or oversees development of custom materials for high-priority pursuits.Collaborate with the Communications Team on exhibition graphics, posters, and other collateral for lectures and panels, etc.Collaborate with Business Operations and Employee Resource Groups by providing creative direction and developing visual materials in support of their work.Collaborate with the Graphics+Brand Studio on design and implementation of branding and identity elements for SOM clients as needed.Design and implementation of special projects, tasks and responsibilities as needed.Manage project deliverables and schedules through all phases of design and implementation.Grow into management of junior team members in the future.Leadership ResponsibilitiesAbility to manage and synthesize feedback from large and complex stakeholder groups including Partners, Principals, Project Teams, Business Operations, etc. to gain consensus on a successful solution.Actively leads their own projects and potentially in future other team members.Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures based in an understanding of the business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk.Minimum QualificationsBachelor of Arts in Graphic Design.10 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities in graphic design and brand strategy in print, digital and 3D design.Must be an exceptional designer, storyteller, and collaborator, capable of communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences.Exceptional design sense.Excellent leadership, collaboration and project management skills.Expert at developing concepts to final artwork in print, digital, and 3D design.Expertise with full Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.Strong interest in and skilled at teaching others and skill-sharing.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Flexible and agile in delivering against aggressive business goals and schedules.Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and prioritize appropriately in a fast-paced environment.Comfortable engaging with senior leadership across the firm, including partners.Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Here, you’ll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.