Designer

Porter Novelli is a global communication company with offices across the US and internationally in London, Mexico City, and Toronto. In a shifting landscape of audience power, our global network of sharp minds leverages our world-class smart data as we decode change, navigate culture, and deepen authenticity to unlock value for our clients. We believe that our culture is the beating heart of Porter Novelli. We have cultivated a vibrant and inclusive environment where individuals come together to form a dynamic and supportive community. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings to the table. Our company culture is built upon our five core values: Accountability, Courage, Curiosity, Diversity + Inclusion, and Excellence.

The Role

We are actively looking for a creative, ambitious, collaborative Designer to join our team in New York or Washington, DC. In this role, you will work across clients and industry verticals on a range of projects and deliverables, and have the opportunity to grow your skills as part of a Creative group that values diversity of thought and experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams to design a variety of materials including content and presentations to support clients and business development including:
• Concepting creative ways simplify and visualize complex information
• Making recommendations on form and function of materials
• Producing presentation materials, for use in digital formats.
• Creating custom graphics and designs, including brand identities, print and digital collateral, presentations and other original work
• Collaborate with the producers, other designers, creative group members and account teams to gather and share best practices
• Enforce and follow established style guides and brand standards
• Meet deadlines dependably
• Adapt creative concepts to a wide variety of formats and media
• Brainstorm, conceive and pitch original ideas
• Tackle hands-on design across all media
• See projects from start to completion, including final production
• Participate in every facet of the design process
  

Requirements

• 2+ years of design experience in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment at a digital, PR or advertising agency
• Passionate about design, communication, and client service
• Understanding of and experience in layout, color theory and typography in both digital and print
• Impeccable typography skills
• Ability to uphold brand and style guidelines while creating new graphic content within those guidelines
• Demonstrated knowledge of presentation and information design
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with colleagues who understand design as well as agency colleagues who may not
• Desire and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, manage time effectively, and quickly incorporate multi-dimensional feedback
• Detail-oriented individual who reviews his/her work carefully
• Expert knowledge, accuracy and speed in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint with working knowledge of Word; motion graphics and animation skills (After Effects) a plus.
• Natural born curiosity and creativity
• A “yes” mentality, even if that means saying yes now and figuring it out later
• A collaborative spirit while working closely with fellow designers, strategists, writers, developers and account staff to produce amazing work
• Openness to learn and stretch beyond your artistic comfort zone
• A sense of humor and love for what you do.
  
  

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off benefits are also available. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

As an Omnicom company, Porter Novelli offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees:

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k (with discretionary employer match)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
• 14 Paid Company Holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Parental Leave
• Family Forming Benefits
• Wellness Benefit
• Hybrid Working Environment (2 days remote, 3 days in office)
  
  

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.