Temporary Graphic Designer Job at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Seattle

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. We are specifically looking for someone with expert level skillset in high-profile presentation design and in publication design layout or similar work.This position is available with a hybrid work schedule and would start as a 6-month contract position with the possibility of regular full-time employment in the future.ResponsibilitiesCreate initial design concepts, formatting and production of artwork in variety of media for both digital and print communicationsCreate high-level, bespoke PowerPoint solutions for client-facing presentationsCreate evolving design concepts for all required materials while maintaining the firm’s brand standardsDisplay and signage design concepts/production as appropriate for events and conferencesBe able to lead projects while collaborating closely with Creative Director, designers, marketing leads, and attorneysCreate presentations internally and externally across all fronts including events, marketing, trainings, client pitches, board meetings, and other internal communicationsConceptualize ideas graphically with minimal instruction in a fast-paced environment with short deadlinesIntegrate data, charts, and graphs into visually appealing and easy-to-understand infographicsBalance workload of requests ranging from simple mockups to full ideation, design, and production.Be able to adhere to project timelines to ensure on-time, on-strategy, high-quality deliverablesBe up to date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to design, digital media, and user experienceFamiliarity with WordPress is a plusFamiliarity with Marketo and Salesforce is a plusDuties may span into the creation of email communications – experience in HTML is a big plusExperience in digital communications of all types with the ability to produce clean HTML code and troubleshoots problems as they occur – especially when it comes to cross platform compatibility is a plusRequired Experience and SkillsBachelor’s degree in graphic design/visual communication or equivalent experience.Minimum of 8 years graphic design experience in both digital and print media.Extreme accuracy and attention to detail is criticalExcellent written communication skills for internal communications and proof readingExpert level skills in PowerPoint – must be able to easily navigate the software, have a solid understanding of complex data, content, and text to return an appropriate, visually-pleasing presentation that follows corporate branding nuances.Expert level skills in InDesign – must be able to create complex newsletters, publications, and visually-pleasing design layouts.Chart layout – understanding of how to pull data from Word/Excel and produce custom charts for use in dense, graphics-heavy publications and reports within MS Office and Adobe ApplicationsEssential core software skills to include Adobe Creative Cloud 2024+ Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, & Dreamweaver, and knowledge of streamlined workflow and keyboard shortcuts within each programHighly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel for the creation of charts and tablesAbility to format, edit, and effectively preflight a variety of print collateral prior to sending to external print vendorsMust display excellent customer service and collaboration skillsWorks well within a team environment and is comfortable taking creative and process directionAble to multi-task and juggle frequently changing prioritiesComfortable working on both Mac and PC platforms and have current working knowledge of OS shortcut commands to speed workflowStrong work ethic – candidate needs to be reliable and punctualThe primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: San Francisco and Silicon Valley: $49.04 - $66.35 per hour Austin, Boston, Boulder, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Wilmington: $44.13 - $59.71 per hour Salt Lake City and all other locations: $39.23 - $53.08 per hourEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE).