Visual and Strategic Communications - Graphic Designer

Summary

The Vertex Companies, LLC is a global consulting firm providing strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services. The Visual and Strategic Communications - Graphic Designer develops persuasive visual materials for litigation, disputes, strategic communications, and executive presentations, collaborating with attorneys, experts, consultants, and clients to simplify complex information and support high-stakes proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Develop demonstrative exhibits, graphics, timelines, presentations, data visualizations, animations, and other visual communication materials for litigation and dispute-related matters to be displayed primarily in court
• Collaborate with attorneys, experts, consultants, and clients to create persuasive visual strategies that communicate case themes and evidence
• Simplify complex information into easily understandable graphics on topics ranging from complex technical data to medical illustrations
• Ensure all visual deliverables are accurate, compelling, and aligned with client objectives and case strategy
• Support trial preparation, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, witness examinations, and courtroom presentations, often under demanding deadlines
• Travel to client locations, trial sites, and client’s events as needed, sometimes extensively especially when supporting trials

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• Expert level experience PowerPoint required
• Flexibility to accommodate long hours, nights and weekends, and travel (i.e. traveling and staying onsite for casework)
• Strong visual communication, project management, and client service skills, with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in professional legal environments and comply with required standards of conduct and business attire for regular courtroom appearances and client-facing responsibilities
• Current portfolio required for consideration
• Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Information Design, Fine Arts, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and other presentation, design, and visualization technologies preferred
• Experience in the litigation/legal industry preferred but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree required
• Expert level experience PowerPoint required
• Flexibility to accommodate long hours, nights and weekends, and travel (i.e. traveling and staying onsite for casework)
• Strong visual communication, project management, and client service skills, with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in professional legal environments and comply with required standards of conduct and business attire for regular courtroom appearances and client-facing responsibilities
• Current portfolio required for consideration

Nice to Haves

• degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Information Design, Fine Arts, Communications, or a related field preferred
• strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and other presentation, design, and visualization technologies preferred
• Experience in the litigation/legal industry preferred but not required

Benefits

• Discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level
• Multiple healthcare and dental plan options
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• A suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life
• Generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing advanced education
• Personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education
• Remote work