BDO USA · 11 hours ago
Senior Design Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expBDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm, and they are seeking a Senior Design Specialist to create compelling visual solutions that engage, inspire, and educate. This role involves designing and producing PowerPoint-based and interactive visual content for various internal and external communications and marketing strategies.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Designs and produces PowerPoint-based and interactive visual content in the form of client and prospect presentations, meeting support deliverables, internal- and external-facing training materials, reports, and other related material
Designs and produces visual content for print and digital/interactive environments, which may include event signage and tradeshow displays, short- and long-form articles and reports, interactive experiences, marketing collateral and other sales material, data and information graphics, email assets, and web & social media graphics
Edits images, formats text, and creates custom charts, graphs, tables, icons and other infographics for use in presentations in alignment with brand guidelines, leveraging stock assets as necessary
Reviews and edits engaging copy and messaging for presentations and other, related deliverables as needed
Leads and/or provides significant support on presentation and design projects and internal focus areas
Works independently and collaborates with other team members and internal clients to establish clear creative direction that can be converted into a design that connects, executing on that direction with confidence
Researches and understands firm audiences and makes appropriate structure, layout, and imagery recommendations
Supports the creation, evolution, maintenance and modification of master PowerPoint templates and internal, editable PowerPoint graphics resources for diverse needs
Illustrates visual concepts by designing and refining layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts
Champions the BDO brand to ensure all marketing and communications reflect the firm’s messages, positioning and visual identity
Supports the development of tools and resources to communicate corporate visual identity and design processes in alignment with global standards and industry best practices
Helps ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of all materials by carefully reviewing work and adhering to the correct use of established brand standards, national marketing protocol and defined processes
Maintains team digital file management system and follows backup best practices
Identifies industry, design, and presentation trends, and focuses on building technical knowledge by attending workshops/webinars, reviewing professional publications, and/or participating in professional societies
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Three (3) or more years of design or marketing and communications experience
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint
Advanced experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Preferred
Major in Graphic Design, Illustration, Marketing, Communications, Technology, Media, or Journalism
Experience working within a professional services environment (i.e., accounting, financial consulting, business advisory services and/or banking industries)
Experience with interactive content creation tools, like Ceros, Outgrow, and ContentTools
Experience with Prezi or similar applications
Experience with content writing and editing
Excellent IT skills, especially with design, presentation, interactive, and photo-editing software
Exceptional creativity and thought-provoking design skills
Accuracy and strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a deadline-orientated environment while supporting and leading multiple projects to accomplish desired results
Excellent project leadership, time management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, editing, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and client service skills, consultative approach to working with marketing and client service professionals at all levels
An understanding of the latest design, presentation, and marketing trends and their role within a professional services environment
Capable to understand and communicate BDO business, marketplace, and value proposition
Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to serving professionals at all levels in a client-oriented, matrix environment
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Wayne Berson
CEO and BDO Principal
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
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