Strategic Designer

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- Work closely with consultants and other team members to co-create solutions with clients (often on location) - Act as the “face” of the project for creative development and delivery - Assist with some office management duties - Visualize (a.k.a. draw) ideas and concepts before a room full of clients - Develop and communicate meaningful, creative design solutions even when faced with project challenges and constraints - Concept and create graphic layouts based upon data and information gathered in-person or remotely (e.g., WebEx) - Understand, advocate and communicate design best practices for style sheets, file structure, editing and proofing, and more - Collaborate with and direct studio designers, illustrators, animators, copywriters, etc. to create final artwork and deliverable

- Extraordinary graphic design, concept, and visual storytelling skills are required, illustration, motion, and interactive design skills are a big plus - Demonstrated ability to draw, sketch and visualize ideas - Superb client presence and presentation skills. - Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills - High attention to detail - Ability to define and prioritize tasks, direct complex projects and meet deadlines under pressure - 5-7 years experience in a design studio or agency environment - Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, illustration, graphic design, or visual communications is preferred - Extensive experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop required), After Effects (and other motion software) as well as working knowledge of HTML 5 and other web design skills are a plus Up to 30% travel is expected - **Willingness and availability to travel (typically up to one week a month on location with clients)**