Senior Visual Consultant - Active Top Secret Clearance Required

Overview

Senior Visual Consultants lead product development and design delivery from concept to completion, collaborating with clients and team members on medium to large-scale projects. Senior Visual Consultants demonstrate a high level of proficiency in design software and project management skills, independently leading the scoping of work, consulting with internal project teams, and guiding clients through proficient-level design and visual communications approaches (i.e., HCD, Design Thinking, and Agile). Senior Visual Consultants manage client relationships, present design concepts independently, and lead facilitation.

Product design and development at our firm spans from crafting small-scale items, such as icon sets and social media graphics, to executing extensive projects, including branding and strategic roadmapping. We deliver a spectrum of high-standard deliverables, including data visualizations, interactive presentations, and comprehensive user experience services, like persona development and prototyping. Our commitment ensures every output, whether simple or complex, aligns with the highest standards for our clients.

All applicants are required to provide an online portfolio that displays a range of materials, technical capabilities, and design styles. Portfolios should include a variety of design projects, such as branding, web and mobile interface design, data visualizations / infographics, and interactive media, showcasing the applicant's versatility, creativity, and problem-solving skills in visual communication.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop and deliver high-quality design concepts, prototypes, and final deliverables that align with project goals and user / customer needs
• Collaborate with Management Consulting and Visual Consulting teammates to develop and execute project strategies; present product design / deliverable solutions and strategies to clients and internal stakeholders
• Manage projects to completion by scoping tasks and managing resources (i.e., time, budget, people) effectively; forecast and track lane / project financial performance, and contribute to invoicing reviews and approvals
• Design and facilitate internal and external meetings, ensuring collaboration with teams for design feasibility and quality assurance; plan, create, and conduct detailed client presentations, interviews, reports, etc.
• Perform in-depth research and analysis to develop comprehensive data visualizations, client solutions, strategies, and implementation plans
• Align with and contribute to the organization's business and development goals
• Participate in proposal development and other business development activities
• Support client relationship development and account growth initiatives; proactively identify opportunities to add value and provide innovative design solutions to clients
• Analyze and interpret market research and user feedback to identify design opportunities and emerging trends; continuously research and explore design trends and resources
• Engage with online design communities, attend events, and participate in professional development to stay at the forefront of the industry

Requirements

Compensation

The projected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $111,000 annually. Actual compensation and starting salaries are determined based on various factors, including the education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and clearance level of the candidate and internal equity. Once at The Clearing, movement through pay bands is based on performance. Base-annual salary is just one component of The Clearing's total compensation philosophy and approach. Employees are eligible to participate in The Clearing's robust benefits programs, including our incentive compensation (bonus) programs. Please refer to our Careers Page online for a complete list of benefits.

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing duties of this job, an employee may be required to perform any, or all of the following : attend meetings in and out of the office, travel (sometimes extensively); occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand; communicate effectively (both orally and in writing); ability to effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment; and occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is primarily sedentary and involves sitting for several hours at a time. Occasionally walking, climbing stairs, and standing occur in this role. Additionally, this job requires certain mental demands, including the ability to use judgment, withstand moderate amounts of stress, and maintain attention to detail. The Clearing is committed to partnering with all candidates and employees to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to meet these requirements.

EEO

The Clearing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, The Clearing complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs.

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