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Incisive. Inclusive. Invested. We’re Axinn.

Experienced, tenacious, and always trial-ready, we are committed to understanding complex legal challenges that impact the future of our clients' businesses, globally.

Focusing on antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation, our extensive teams in the U.S. possess deep knowledge and client-side experience across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products.

At Axinn, inclusivity is central to who we are. We have a purpose that goes beyond profit, which includes fostering a fair, welcoming workplace and supporting the communities where we live and work. We actively recognize talent and promote opportunities for all team members. By embracing the unique experiences and perspectives of our people, we fuel creativity and deliver results for our clients.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Operations Manager, the Graphics Specialist will support the development and design of firmwide presentations and visual materials, including client presentations, court and regulatory authority materials, pitches, proposals, internal and external speaking engagement presentations, event materials, digital graphics and other branded collateral. This role will provide hands-on design support to lawyers and internal departments, including Marketing, HR, Recruiting, and Workplace, Culture & Opportunity, while maintaining the Firm’s brand standards and making effective use of existing templates and resources.

• Conceptualize and design polished PowerPoint presentations, graphics and other visual materials using existing templates and brand assets
• Translate complex information and data into clear, engaging visuals, including timelines, infographics, diagrams, charts, graphs, maps, tables and other graphic elements
• Apply strong design principles, including layout, alignment, color, typography and visual hierarchy, across presentations and other branded materials
• Create graphics and visual assets for digital, print, event, recruiting, internal communications and other firmwide needs
• Ensure all materials align with the Firm’s brand and visual identity standards
• Update and convert existing PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations into current templates, ensuring consistent formatting and compliance with Firm standards
• Improve imagery, logos, layouts and other design elements to enhance clarity, consistency and visual impact
• Maintain a library of PowerPoint templates, graphic assets and design resources that reflect the Firm’s evolving needs and current design practices
• Ensure presentations and other materials are polished, accurate and technically sound across live, virtual, digital and print formats
• Collaborate with lawyers, Marketing and other business departments to translate complex content and ideas into clear, effective visual materials
• Serve as a firmwide resource for presentation and graphic design
• Manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality, error-free work under tight deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience designing presentations, graphics and other visual materials, preferably in a law firm, professional services or corporate environment
• Flexibility to be available during off-hours on a rotating basis to meet urgent deadlines or support high-priority projects
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Canva and other design platforms, with a strong command of design principles, visual storytelling and advanced formatting techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments
• Demonstrate sound judgment and a high level of trustworthiness when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to build rapport with attorneys at all levels, professional staff, and vendors
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• General knowledge of office equipment and tools
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently but within a team environment
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills

At Axinn, we offer market competitive wages and generous benefit options to our valued employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave)
• Firm-paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re: eligibility requirements)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)
• Firm-paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness/Gym dues reimbursement program
• Hybrid remote work schedules are available for most employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required at least 3-days per week and fully remote roles are not available)

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt level position. Final rate of pay will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, with a targeted hiring range of $80,000 – $110,000 annually ( the upper range reserved for highly qualified applicants ). This position is currently available in our NY, DC, and SF office locations.

Axinn is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating an environment that draws upon the strength of the diversity of its workforce to achieve excellence in the Firm's field and beyond