We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM. Reporting to the Creative Lead, the Senior Graphic Designer 1 is an integral part of the design team and broader creative Center of Excellence (COE). This position supports the creative development of global marketing and communications materials to support the firm's promise of understanding our clients and those we interact with on a daily basis. The Senior Designer partners closely with internal clients to understand business challenges and bring creative solutions and concepts to life across a wide range of mediums such as print, digital, social, video and environmental collateral, while keeping in line with brand standards and industry best practices. This role participates in and frequently leads the development of visual creative projects, which can include the creation of marketing collateral, illustrations, logos, motion graphics or multi-media, data visualization and environmental graphics. The Senior Graphic Designer is a positive, forward-thinking individual and team contributor, who is constantly evolving and elevating their work by embracing and advocating for new technologies, trends and methods to tell compelling stories. The individual in this role is energized by finding new solutions to common problems, thrives on collaboration and communication and enjoys ideating with others in a global setting. The Senior Graphic Designer works with all members of the COE, as well as others at all levels of the organization and has exceptional collaboration and communication skills, as well as a desire to positively impact the design team's performance. Brand responsibilities Demonstrates brand stewardship- understands the vision of the brand and develops creative to support and build it. Translates our brand identity into a wide range of marketing and creative assets that drive brand awareness and business growth. Supports and maintains best practices and organizational procedures in file management and other critical processes. Continually looks for new ways to elevate the brand and the stories being told through the use of different technologies and mediums. Participates in team meetings, supports and acts as an advisor to internal clients on creative projects. ---- 20%. Design responsibilities Concepts, revises and/or updates a wide array of design materials for internal and external audiences in digital, print and environmental mediums. Develops compelling creative assets to support project or campaign objectives "“ may include storyboards, collateral creation, photo retouching, complex illustrations, infographics, social graphics, data visualization, and environmental graphics. Is proficient in idea generationlistens to internal clients with curiosity to translate business challenges into design solutions. Provides strong thinking and creates forward thinking solutions. Embraces new technologies, techniques, tools and solutions to help advance design team capabilities. Pitches concepts to various levels of the organization and occasionally oversees the development of strategic creative executions, including leading design and development. Keeps current on technology and design trends and applies learnings to creative executions. Embraces and thrives on continual improvement. Works closely with the Creative Lead to define and develop department process and design standards and ultimately how the brand is represented to the consumer across various channels. Prepares production-ready files for all channels and mediums, both digital and print according to best practices. Mentors and helps develop junior level designers. --- 70%. Other duties as assigned - 10%. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS Bachelors degree or Certificate in Graphic Design, or equivalent experience; required. TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.; required. Motion graphics/After Effects a plus. Proficient in working with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, etc.; required. Fearless attitude towards technology and a willingness to learn new design skills is required. Adept in concepting and pitching concepts to differing audiences at varying levels of an organization. Ability to receive design feedback and balance with your own voice and point of view and expertise on style and aesthetic; required. Exceptional communication skills in global, virtual environments; required. EXPERIENCE At least 8 years of professional experience as a graphic designer; required. Senior design level or equivalence required. At least 4 years of experience working with a robust, established corporate brand, in an in-house capacity; preferred. Experience designing for digital consumption, including social media graphics and web content; required. A portfolio of work to demonstrate skill and experience across an array of mediums; required. Possesses a drive for creative excellence. Consistently delivers high quality solutions and possesses passionate points of view on design and best practices "‹ LEADERSHIP SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills; required. Experience advising clients and stakeholders on brand strategies and best practices; preferred. Experience mentoring junior design team members or influencing creatives in other areas of an organization a plus At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html . RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status ; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.
