The D. E. Shaw group seeks a talented graphic designer who is creative, resourceful, and detail-oriented to join our Design & Experience team. This role offers an opportunity to develop high-quality assets that convey an engaging story and support a cohesive brand vision across various platforms. As a graphic designer, you’ll be part of a dynamic, collegial, and inclusive working environment.

What you’ll do day-to-day

In this role, you’ll work on a wide range of projects and media and be responsible for conceptualizing, strategizing, and producing highly creative digital and print deliverables to support firmwide branding, marketing, and recruiting efforts. Projects include sales and recruitment material, core brand assets, document templates, presentations and data visuals, and website graphics. You’ll also be responsible for managing and helping organize digital assets. This role will provide the opportunity to collaborate with groups across the firm, develop creative solutions, and contribute to enhancing the firm’s brand.

Who we’re looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in graphic design or an equivalent field is required, as are five years of professional experience in visual design or a related field. Applicants should have a portfolio demonstrating a range of design techniques and skills, a solid background in typography, and an appreciation for a clean and impactful aesthetic.

• The ability to take initiative and be curious is crucial for this role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a knack for project management, demonstrated technical prowess, impressive design sensibilities, and a rigorous and proactive work ethic are also essential.

• Highly organized individuals with keen attention to detail and the ability to advance multiple projects with varying deadlines simultaneously, who can work in a collaborative collegial team environment, will excel in this role.

• We seek candidates who are fluent in both Mac and PC environments and proficient in both the Adobe Creative (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suites, with particular expertise with Excel charts, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with UX/UI and data visualization skills are a plus.

• The expected annual base salary for this position is $100,000 to $115,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401k contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.

At the D. E. Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees.

Additionally, our staff-led affinity groups are pillars of our community, helping to celebrate diversity, promote leadership and development opportunities, and facilitate inclusive mentorship. Members and allies organize a wide range of educational and social programming, from expert talks to film festivals.