Design Consultant

Emergent Method is seeking a dynamic graphic designer to support all aspects of creative design, strategy, and production for the firm’s wide range of clients and internal needs. This individual will play an integral role on Emergent Method’s creative services team by collaborating internally with other designers, web developers, and content strategists, as well as externally with clients to understand their needs and produce high-quality deliverables. This is a full-time position with a flexible location, including hybrid, remote, or on-site work in Baton Rouge, LA. Remote and local candidates are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in visual and graphic design and is eager to learn from our innovative team of creative professionals; is self-motivated and takes proactive ownership over work products; is adept in completing deadline-based assignments in a fast-paced environment; and has strong organization skills to manage competing priorities. This individual must be flexible and willing to embrace working as part of a collaborative, high-functioning team.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively with Emergent Method’s team of consultants, designers, and project managers to understand client needs and propose creative solutions, including the development of print and digital deliverables
• Design original, attractive, and branded collateral and program materials using knowledge of layout, typography, and color
• Use design principles to create and adhere to brand standards, enhance visual design, and improve quality of deliverables
• Research and understand a client’s industry, background, and objectives, as well as the context, content, and purpose of the deliverable to make thoughtful design decisions
• Review and edit documents to ensure layout and formatting is accurate, consistent, and meets brand standards, particularly those in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Microsoft Word and PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite
• Learn and remain up to date on design trends, principles, and techniques
• Support project management, team workflow, and creative processes by tracking action items and taking ownership over deliverables and work products

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, advertising, art, visual communication, or a related field
• Up to three years of experience, with a strong portfolio of work that clearly demonstrates expertise in design functions including, but not limited to: print, social and digital media, and branding
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Experience working in and designing for various content distribution platforms, such as WordPress and Mailchimp
• Experience creating motion graphics or video (After Effects, Premier Pro) and photo editing a plus
• Enthusiastic about advancing technical and soft skills and learning new design trends, technologies, and techniques
• Ability to take and give direction, communicate ideas effectively, and tell compelling stories through design and visual communication
• Exceptional eye for quality and attention to detail
• Ability to remain organized and meet deadlines while multitasking and juggling competing priorities, as well as working with multiple team members/clients simultaneously
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and pivot quickly based on rapidly changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and conflict resolution skills

Why Emergent Method?
At Emergent Method, we have a culture you won’t find anywhere else. We offer a flexible and fun environment where each team member can create their own success by challenging themselves, learning new skills, and contributing towards exciting projects that impact the communities we serve. We trust our teammates, believe in their talents, and celebrate their successes. We’re just as serious about developing our team and fostering a supportive, encouraging environment as we are about doing quality work for our clients. Our team shares a vision of being singular, unequaled, and extraordinary. While being a part of the Method often means going outside of your comfort zone, leaning into discomfort, thinking outside of the box, and being part of a collaborative and dynamic team, it will ultimately lead to unparalleled personal and professional growth. You’ll catch us hanging out on the weekends, having monthly happy hours, throwing great office parties and events (both virtual and in-person), and planning a variety of after-work get-togethers because we enjoy being around each other.
Whether in our Baton Rouge headquarters, or working remote throughout the U.S., we’re constantly communicating, chatting on Slack, and staying as connected as ever – no matter where we are. We are committed to our employees the same way they are committed to us, and we trust our team to get the job done, whether in the office or working from home.
In addition to the emphasis we place on culture, we offer the following benefits to our team:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Monthly technology and wellness stipends
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible work hours and working environments, including unlimited time off
• Top-of-the-line tools and technology equipment
• Frequent care packages and gift cards to spoil our employees
• Financial support and time off for training, conferences, certifications, and other opportunities for professional growth and development

Background
Emergent Method is a nationally recognized management consulting firm focused on developing and implementing plans, programs, and initiatives that result in transformative impact. We are focused on strengthening the skills, capacity, and resources of our clients to support them in creating unique and valuable experiences for their stakeholders.
With an uncommonly high degree of ownership in the work we do, our team thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering solutions built to last, and driving transformational growth.
We work from the inside out — fully engaged with our client teams and invested in their success. Their most pressing challenges and opportunities become our own. Our flexible, adaptable approach allows us to work seamlessly as trusted advisers, embedded team members, or both, to support client needs, using every engagement as an opportunity to deliver powerful results, together. 
Our expertise travels well to all markets and benefits all sectors, allowing us to work wherever there’s a good client fit. Our consultants have significant experience working across a wide range of industries and in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. We successfully work within the bounds of both large-scale projects that may span years as well as short-term, time-sensitive efforts.
Our integrated, interdisciplinary team of consultants brings an expansive range of skillsets and experience to power a broad scope of services and solutions. Whether you are looking to develop or implement a new strategy, brand, marketing or communication campaign, IT system, program, or a unique and innovative project, we stand ready to be your partner.
For more information, visit emergentmethod.com.
Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.