Graphic Designer

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Haynes and Boone is one of the largest law firms in Dallas, and it continues to grow. In 2023, Haynes and Boone moved its headquarters to a new 27-story office tower in the Harwood District of uptown Dallas. Lawyers in our Dallas office serve all the firm’s practice and industry areas – including corporate, litigation, banking/finance, insurance law, healthcare law, labor and employment, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, white collar crime, and antitrust. Our Dallas lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas in publications such as The Best Lawyers in America directory (Woodward/White, Inc.) and the Chambers USA legal directory (Chambers & Partners). This office attracts high-energy, technically proficient people who enjoy working in a collegial environment. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork.

The primary role of this non-exempt position is to work with the Director of Marketing Communications and other team members in all aspects of creating, implementing and managing Haynes and Boone’s creative and design projects from concept through production. This position coordinates with several departments and locations to provide graphic design services, including advertising materials, print collateral, website graphics, templates, client alerts, invitations, presentation material, edited photography, simple video and infographics, both in print and electronic format. This senior-level Graphic Designer will mentor and offer creative direction to team members, fostering ideation and innovation.

Essential Duties

• Design and maintain firm announcements, brochures, client alerts, flyers, advertisements, invitations, website graphics, infographics and video as needed.
• Design and supervise the production of firm promotional materials and gifts.
• Coordinate and manage all design requests from initial request through completion.
• Basic copy modifications, headline creation and proofreading.
• Basic HTML creation for web and digital communications.
• Assist in the creation of presentation materials in PowerPoint.
• Simple video creation and updating.
• Support the research and development of artificial intelligence use cases approved for the firm.
• Ensure brand integrity through the adherence of Style Guide standards.
• Support website projects through content and imagery additions and maintenance.
• Retouch and size photography and images.
• Create and maintain design templates for reusable creative pieces such as invitations and newsletters.
• Obtain and manage all photo rights for rights-managed imagery.
• Work with external designers and printers through all outsourced creative projects, supporting the creative process, reviewing and approving print proofs, and ensuring adherence to brand standards.
  
  

Other Duties

Supports special projects and firm initiatives as needed.

Reporting Relationship

The Graphic Designer reports directly to the Director of Marketing Communications.

Subordinate Staff: N/A

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

Experience adhering and referring to a recognized style guide. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat. Ability to edit basic HTML. Knowledge of basic video editing. Experience using Generative AI and AI avatar software. Minimum eight years’ experience in graphic design, interactive design and marketing. Professional services marketing experience preferred.

Skills

The position requires strong design, communication, writing and editing skills. Mastery of industry-standard software to create logos, design collateral material and reports. The ability to use AI tools in design. The ability to coordinate multiple projects and handle tight deadlines is imperative. Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively. The ability to write basic ad copy and headlines. The ability to clearly communicate the reasoning behind design choices and copy changes.

Experience in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work in both PC and MAC environments. Excellent interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills required. Strong client service attitude. Must be self-motivated and independent; able to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to prioritize, organize and meet tight deadlines.

Must provide a compelling portfolio of previous work projects showcasing design skills.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Marketing or Communications.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 85% of the time. This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time. Frequently identifies and distinguishes colors and correct focus.

Working Conditions

Hybrid Work Environment.