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Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.
At McDermott, we don't just invest in your future, we accelerate your career - wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.
With us, you'll find:

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity - we encourage you to be yourself!

• Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We're smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That's why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:
We are seeking a Creative Manager, Visual Storytelling to elevate our firm's brand through sophisticated, design-driven storytelling across digital and experiential platforms. This role will lead the visual expression of our website and collaborate closely with web, marketing, and business development teams to ensure cohesive, high-impact design that aligns with brand standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic, concept-driven designer who can translate complex legal and business content into compelling visual narratives-developing infographics, thought leadership assets, social content, proposals, and immersive event experiences. This is a highly visible, manager-level role for a creative leader who combines refined design sensibility with strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to bring clarity, consistency, and innovation to a global, leading law firm.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Partner with the web team to concept and execute visually compelling website designs that align with brand standards and enhance user experience
• Ensure cohesive integration of color, photography, typography, layout, and motion, where applicable, across digital properties
• Develop high-impact visual storytelling assets including infographics, diagrams, data visualizations, and design-forward thought leadership pieces and case studies
• Assess and evaluate different platforms and technology products to support data visualization and storytelling
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, and business development teams to transform complex legal and business content into clear, engaging, and visually compelling narratives
• Create visually distinctive materials for use across multiple channels, including website pages, social media, proposals, presentations, and campaign assets
• Serve as a creative consultant to the events team to elevate the visual and experiential aspects of firm-hosted events, including environmental graphics, signage systems, presentation templates, digital displays, and immersive brand moments
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Uphold and evolve brand standards, ensuring all visual communications reflect the firm's positioning and sophistication
• Identify opportunities to innovate and elevate the firm's visual presence in a competitive professional services landscape

Job Specifications:

• At least ten (10) years of professional design experience, preferably within a professional services, agency, or in-house brand environment
• Proven experience in a mid-level creative or brand role, preferably within management consulting, big four accounting, or brand agencies
• Demonstrated expertise in visual storytelling, including strong experience with typography, color theory, photography direction, layout systems, and data visualization
• Strong portfolio showcasing sophisticated digital design work, infographics, experiential/event design, and brand-driven creative solutions
• Experience collaborating with web developers and understanding of digital design best practices, UX principles, and responsive design considerations
• Proven ability to translate complex, content-heavy material into clear and compelling visual narratives
• Experience consulting with cross-functional stakeholders and presenting creative concepts to senior leaders
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and growth
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); familiarity with Figma or other digital design tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative rationale and influence stakeholders
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality and brand consistency

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $115,000 - $161,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.