Graphics Director - Los Angeles

•Downtown Los Angeles office
•FTI Consulting is committed to hiring and retaining quality employees. The Trial Services practice group works with many of the top law firms in the country on many of the largest and most significant legal cases.
•The Graphics Director works with the attorneys and leads the creative team that generates graphic concepts to educate jurors on technical issues.
•Fast growing company with excellent benefits – PTO, holidays, 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan…


PRIMARY DUTIES: Client Service and Management

•Work directly with clients and experts to develop informative graphic presentations that effectively and clearly teach complex concepts
•Conceptualize, design and direct the creation/production of demonstrative exhibits for courtroom, client and marketing presentations, including board graphics, video, and multi-media presentations
•Assume overall responsibility for insuring client expectations are met; establish and maintain a line of communication between the client and the delivery team
•Work with Project Managers to define the scope of work to include deliverables and deadlines. Ensure that a mutual understanding of the scope of work and related costs exists between all parties.
•Manage on-site war room environment and provide graphic support as needed to clients in trial
•Oversee progress of work to ensure delivery within established framework and deadlines
•Lead, manage and grow multiple projects simultaneously
•Meet or exceed billable hour target
•Exhibit corporate values: Quality, Integrity, Relationships, Tenacity
•Assist Project Managers in collecting prompt payment for services

Business Development
•Assist in pitching new business to law firm and corporate clients, writing proposals, and leveraging existing client relationships
•Network with and make presentations to internal professionals in different practice groups to encourage their use of graphics skills and introduction to clients

People Development
•Leverage and manage workload among other consultants and graphic artists
•Train and mentor other consultants
•Share and promote best practices through work share and experience
REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS REQUIRED:

•Client service orientation in demanding, deadline-driven situations
•Excellent communication and presentation skills
•Capacity to work in a consultative manner, conceptualize visually and find creative presentation solutions for complex subject matter
•Flexibility to accommodate changing scope and deadlines
•Ability to be self-directed and take initiative
•Ability to manage and grow client relationships
•Ability to manage and direct work among project teams; coach and develop others
•Intermediate level of design skills
•Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint; beginner to moderate level of skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop a plus
•Availability to travel 25 – 50% of time


EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

•Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, studies in art or related field a plus
•Sales or presentation training a plus
•5+ years experience in litigation consulting or related field

TO APPLY: Email resume, salary history & design samples to [Click here for email]


Apply only if you want to be a part of a dynamic, fast pace, client services driven company. Learn more about us at www.FTIConsulting.com

FTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FTI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or national origin. Decisions related to employment at FTI are made on the basis of merit, qualification, and business need.