Graphic Design Specialist

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$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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About Us

Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and more than 750 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities.

Since our inception in 1946, Blank Rome’s culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our commitment to our core values and dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, allows the firm to attract and retain the brightest in the industry.

Job Overview

The Graphic Design Specialist is a mid-level designer role that works under the direction of the Graphic Design & Creative Operations Manager to design and format various firm branded materials and visual concepts that inspire, inform, and captivate.

This position requires graphic and web design skills to develop a variety of visual assets in digital, print and other mediums, ensuring brand continuity and consistency for a wide variety of marketing, branding, print and digital communications. Digital projects include email campaigns, invitations, social media graphics, digital ads, blogs, and newsletters. Graphic design projects for printing include onsite large scale event displays, creating promotional materials, advertising, promo items, stationary, and client communications.

This role has a hybrid working arrangement. Potential candidates must live within commuting distance of Washington, DC office to be onsite 3 days per week. In this role, you will report to the Graphic Design & Creative Operations Manager.

Essential Functions

• Design and format high-end presentations and graphics in PowerPoint.
• Design and format firm-branded marketing and communications collateral in Word and InDesign, including creating, editing and formatting layouts, charts, graphics, icons, and other visuals.
• Source, retouch, and upload photos.
• Maintain the DAM.
• Create social media graphics and infographics.
• Provide other graphic support as it relates to pitches, presentations, and digital communications.
• Create and format marketing and event graphics, such as invites, displays, flyers, signage, stationary, and agendas.
• Format and edit print collateral including brochures, placemats, newsletters and ads.
• Source and create promotional and branded items.
• Work independently to manage projects throughout the project life cycle, liaising with client/key stakeholders, the Creative team, and vendors as appropriate.
• Collaborate with various internal and external clients including team members, lawyers, business services professionals, and third-party vendors.
• Evaluate client requests, manage deadlines, and recommend effective, creative solutions within brand guidelines and in budget.
• Manage end-to-end various projects.
• Suggest and implement direct marketing methods.
• Respond to daily marketing requests, balancing immediate need against long-term priorities.
• Stay current on industry trends, including emerging technologies and AI design tools, and incorporate them where applicable to improve workflow efficiency and creative innovation.
• Provide administrative and operational support for studio functions, including coordinating vendors, scheduling photo shoots, and managing project workflows from intake through delivery.
• Assist with day-to-day studio operations, including tracking deliverables, managing timelines, and ensuring smooth workflow handoffs between team members and departments.
• Support intake and trafficking of incoming design requests, prioritizing and assigning work in collaboration with the Graphic Design & Creative Operations Manager to maintain clarity and efficiency.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements.

The above essential functions represent the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. The firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion.

Skills/Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a graphic designer in-house in professional service or relevant legal environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Fine Art, Graphic Design, or equivalent.
• Experience in branding initiatives.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and…