Graphic Designer (Entry Level)

ERM’s Digital Services is seeking a highly talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with an impressive portfolio to join our growing, global design team. This position is a hybrid work model in the proximity of our Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Boston, Washington D.C., Houston, or Rolling Meadows office. In this client-facing role within our Change and Transformation team, you will work under the direction of the art directors and collaborate with the creative director, graphic designers, project managers, and consultants, to provide support on client engagements from creative concepts through design execution of sustainability reports, change management campaigns, stakeholder engagement programs, digital dashboards, and sustainability-focused branding systems and communications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional looking to work with an expert consulting team on interesting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) projects for a wide range of Fortune 500 and privately held clients—helping them achieve positive and tangible social, environmental, and economic impact. See Case Studies for representative client engagements.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.    

Responsibilities

• Provide graphic design support on client sustainability communications, including reports, websites, identity systems, stakeholder engagement materials, digital dashboards, proposals, and presentations.
• Consult with client teams and directly with clients on creative, engaging ways to leverage communications in the digital space.
• Build strong and trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Research and report on design trends to the design team and ERM’s Visual Communication Design technical community.

Requirements

Minimum Background & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications (or equivalent)
• Recent graphic design graduate to four years of professional graphic design experience
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing print, interactive, and branding work
• Previous work in multi-page document and editorial layout design (annual/sustainability reports, books, brochures, magazines, etc.)
• Superior understanding of typography and page layout
• Extreme attention to detail and proven commitment to quality control, including maintaining file hygiene
• Proficient in Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and XD),
  and Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Solid understanding of UX/UI design for digital experiences
• Knowledge of CSS and HTML

Additional Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of environmental, social, or economic aspects of sustainability
• Consulting industry experience providing services to large corporate clients
• Digital accessibility for websites and PDFs
• Knowledge of Workiva and InDesign integration
• Experience with Monday.com project management software
• Video and animation production
• Illustration talent
• Retouching capabilities
• 3D rendering
• Social media experience on major platforms, i.e., Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Personal Characteristics

• Self-motivated individual with personal initiative, a flexible attitude, and the ability to multi-task and work with shifting deadlines
• Able to work extended hours when necessary
• Extremely conscientious with high attention to detail
• Highly creative, not only with unconventional thinking, but knows how to push creativity within more controlled project parameters and client brand standards
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact, and assertiveness as well as the ability to manage up and communicate well
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment

For the Graphic Designer (Entry Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $45,000 – $55,000 (USD).  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above.  This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!