Senior Designer, Creative & Brand

About the Position

The Senior Designer, Creative & Brand plays a key role in shaping and elevating the Allen Matkins brand through compelling, innovative and high-quality visual communications. This senior, hands-on creative position leads the development and execution of design initiatives that support the firm's business development, marketing, recruiting, client engagement and internal communications objectives. From high-impact pitches and presentations to digital campaigns, thought leadership, events and firmwide initiatives, the role transforms complex legal and business concepts into clear, engaging visual experiences across print, digital, presentation, video and environmental applications.

The ideal candidate brings exceptional design expertise, fresh creative thinking and a strong eye for detail, along with the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of the firm's visual identity and help shape how Allen Matkins presents itself to clients, prospects and the broader market.

This position may be designated as remote; however, all work must be performed within the state of California or New York, as applicable. Employees are required to maintain a primary residence and designated work location within the state in which they are authorized to work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm's primary, hands-on designer, responsible for creating and producing high-quality visual materials across business development, marketing, client engagement, recruiting and internal communications.
• Develop and design creative materials for digital and print campaigns, advertising, social media and LinkedIn, website content, email marketing, thought leadership, publications and other marketing initiatives.
• Design and produce high-impact pitches, RFPs and proposals, client presentations, credentials, executive presentations and other business development materials.
• Create visual materials for key client programs, practice and industry campaigns, attorney initiatives and targeted marketing efforts.
• Turn draft content, ideas and information into engaging designs, including infographics, charts, data visualizations, presentations and other creative materials.
• Manage design projects from initial concept through final production, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy and consistency.
• Help shape and maintain the firm's visual identity, including brand standards, creative direction, templates and other design resources.
• Design materials for firm events, sponsorships and client experiences, including invitations, event branding, signage, environmental graphics and other creative elements.
• Create and produce visual assets for photography, video, motion graphics and multimedia projects, working with external production partners when needed.
• Design materials for firmwide campaigns, internal communications, recruiting initiatives and other brand-related needs.
• Explore new design approaches, technologies and AI-assisted tools to improve the quality and efficiency of the firm's creative work.
• Work with external designers, printers, photographers, videographers and other vendors when additional support or specialized expertise is needed, ensuring quality and brand consistency.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes, organize creative assets and streamline workflows.
• Support the selection and design of branded merchandise, stationery and other routine materials as needed.

Education and/or Experience

Eight or more years of hands-on graphic design and creative services experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality work across print, digital, presentations, campaigns and brand design. Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and exceptional PowerPoint design skills.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, imagery and visual storytelling, with the ability to develop creative concepts and produce polished, professional designs.
• Experience designing a wide range of marketing materials, including digital and print campaigns, advertising, social media, presentations, publications and event materials.
• Experience with video editing, motion graphics and multimedia design is preferred, including familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro or similar tools.
• Ability to work within established brand guidelines while bringing fresh ideas and creative approaches to projects.
• Familiarity with website design, digital media and email marketing platforms is a plus.
• Experience preparing files for print and digital production, including working with printers and outside vendors.
• Familiarity with digital asset management, image licensing and organizing creative resources.
• Interest in emerging design technologies, including AI-assisted creative tools, and a willingness to learn new software and techniques.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present creative ideas, incorporate feedback and work effectively with attorneys, business professionals and firm leadership.
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency across all materials.
• Self-motivated, flexible and collaborative, with the ability to work independently, take initiative and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Experience in a law firm, professional services firm or other corporate environment is a plus.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation

Allen Matkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation & benefits package. The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year. Actual salary will depend upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills, qualifications, and location.

The base salary range displayed on the job posting reflects the estimated range for new hire salaries for the position. The actual offered base salary will be determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills and qualifications. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external business factors.