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Senior Visual Communications + Design Consultant

The Clearing Inc - Washington, DC

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Description: Are you interested in working for a management consulting firm in Washington, D.C. that believes in, inspires, and outfits people to have meaningful lives and to make extraordinary contributions to causes that matter? Do you possess a strong work ethic, the ability to collaborate well with a team, work independently with minimal guidance, and remain flexible in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and changing environment? Then come join us! The Clearing has been recognized as one of DC''s Best Places To Work and one of the Most Engaged Workplaces.All applicants are required to provide an online portfolio that displays a range of materials, technical capabilities, and design styles. Portfolios should include infographics, presentations, one-pagers, multi-page documents, and vector based this position, design meets advanced consulting. Senior Visual Consultants are responsible for creating and maintaining continuity and brand cohesion across multiple platforms, clients, and touch points while finding new areas to grow our visual footprint thoughtfully in the this role, you will be a key member of a highly agile team, working to build, design, and consult using Human-Centered-Design best practicesDesign customer-focused solutions using a variety of visual strategies in digital, print, and experiential design such as brand design, user-experience design, visual communication design, and information designWork collaboratively with your clients and internal project teams to brainstorm ideas, develop concepts, prototype solutions, and thoughtfully implement designs to support the project''s visual strategy and directionUse design to effectively and thoughtfully communicate to a variety of audiences, including the highest levels of public and private sector leadership, internal growth agents, and the American publicMaintain and grow client relationships while translating client objectives into clear creative strategiesExpert use in customer and client metrics to help inform high-level design choices when needed and available with the ability to explain the decisions made and reasoning behind these choicesExpert facilitation and management of client meetings when needed to successfully achieve identified, desired outcomesServe as the bridge between design and development teams by holding conversations with developers to assure, when needed, that product wireframes, prototypes, and accompanying digital assets are successfully passed offMaintain an organized folder structure and file system Requirements: HOW YOU''LL DO ITThe list below captures some key competencies that our Senior Visual Communications + Design Consultant, is expected to possess and demonstrate. These competencies serve as a foundation for how the Senior Visual Communications + Design Consultant at The Clearing interacts with, supports, and develops themselves, others, our work/projects, the business, and our solution areas.Getting it Done / Responsibility Foundations: Perform assigned tasks with excellence, on time, and to specifications, creating a strong foundation for the final productEQ Foundations: Develop an understanding of and sensitivity to the client and TC teammates, including strengths and weaknesses, bringing a sense of positivity, open-mindedness, and compassion into the workOrganization & Logistics Foundations: Practice rigorous organizational skills and prioritize tasks effectively, including coordinating meeting logistics to include anticipating needs, scheduling meetings, and preparing session materials, using the team plan in support of outcomes; coordinate and interact with client logistics POC as appropriateActive Listening in Practice: Use active listening tools to build authentic relationships, understand nuances of client intent, create value, and move clients toward outcomesCollaborative Content Development: Seek out teammates and PL for further guidance, input, and peer review to advance team/client content to achieve excellence in delivery in a timely mannerContent Upgrades & Feedback: Provide content review and feedback using past experiences, expertise, and understanding of client environment, keeping perspective on intended client outcomesCollaborative Deliverables Creation: Lead the development of quality, impactful client deliverables guided by Solution product standards, which align to project outcomes, client expectationsCritical Thinking: Customize standard Solution approaches, practicing critical thinking skills to evaluate needs, making initial recommendations, and partnering with an experienced team member to refine thinking and approach to clients'' challengesWHAT YOU BRINGBachelor''s degree required. Master''s degree or design certifications is a bonus!Minimum of 12 years experience working as a designer with a strong consultative lens, preferably with a background in visual communications design, graphic design, user-experience design (UX), product design, and/or experiential designProven use of industry design methods and tools, including expert skills in the core Adobe Creative Suite programs (Illustrator (AI), InDesign (ID), Photoshop (PS)) with additional knowledge and experience with prototyping platforms (i.e., Figma, Adobe Experience Design (XD), and/or other prototyping tools)Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets)Active implementation of accessible design practicesExpert design skills demonstrating innovation, fresh thinking, and a strong inclusive visual design perspective to achieve successful outcomesA passion for the fundamentals of design and a advanced fluency with typography, color theory, and visual expressionProven experience managing multiple small and medium sized projects at once, with competing deadlines and success metricsA portfolio showcasing real-world use of design work across both print and digital mediaWillingness and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearanceWillingness and ability to travel to client sites in the surrounding DC and Baltimore metro areas; occasional travel outside of these regions could be expectedAdditional Desired Skills and Experiences: Deeper knowledge or training in 508c compliance, familiarity with animation software such as After Effects and/or basic front-end coding experience (i.e., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and/or iOS)PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing duties of this job, an employee may be required to perform any, or all of the following: Attend meetings in and out of the office, travel (sometimes extensively); Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand; Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing); Ability to effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment; Occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is primarily sedentary and involves sitting for several hours at a time. Occasionally walking, climbing stairs, and standing occur in this role. Additionally, this job requires certain mental demands, including the ability to use judgement, withstand moderate amounts of stress and maintain attention to detail. The Clearing is committed to partnering with all candidates and employees to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to meet these requirements.The Clearing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, The Clearing complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs. PI187672681

Created: 2025-09-06

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