Designer

Impact is hiring! We are looking to add a full-time designer to our visual communications team in Boston, MA.

Our visual communications team conceptualizes and produces graphics through various mediums that are used in high-profile legal disputes in the United States and abroad. These ever-changing projects are exciting and intellectually stimulating. Our energetic and supportive team of experienced designers value diversity, character, effort, and talent.

You are an excellent candidate if you have these key skills:

Graphic Design

Technical Illustration

Typography and Layout

Animation

Data Visualization

Problem Solving

Research

Superior Verbal, Written, and Presentation Communication

You have some of these desirable skills:

Experience in the legal industry/law degree

Background in creating dynamic presentations

Professional familiarity with the full production pipeline, ability to work within a team to complete an animation project from storyboarding to final animation (and knowledge of specialized 3D software such as Unity, Maya, and/or Cinema 4D)

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office, with strengths in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to animate and work with motion graphics through programs such as Flash/Animate, After Effects, and/or Premiere Pro

Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D printing, and/or video editing

You meet these requirements:

B.F.A., or other bachelor’s degree in a design or related field (MFA a plus)

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with strengths in Illustrator, After Effects, and Photoshop

Flexibility to accommodate long hours, nights and weekends, and travel (i.e. traveling and staying onsite for case work)

Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Ability to work in a flexible, fast paced, cooperative, team-based environment

Ability to handle deadline pressures and work quickly

Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to tackle any challenges presented

Effective correspondence with external clients and internal teams

Ability to consult with other departments to discern objectives, distill information, create compelling visuals, and promote brand identity

Live locally to the Boston Metropolitan area and be able to regularly work in person at our downtown office (HYBRID model, at least 2 days a week in the office) when not traveling for onsite work

Please note: Candidates outside of the Boston Metropolitan area without a portfolio showcasing their 2D design and illustration work (such as a website link) will NOT be considered.