Creative Manager, Visual Storytelling

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office. With us, you’ll find: A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself! Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive. Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance. Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence. Job Description: We are seeking a Creative Manager, Visual Storytelling to elevate our firm’s brand through sophisticated, design-driven storytelling across digital and experiential platforms. This role will lead the visual expression of our website and collaborate closely with web, marketing, and business development teams to ensure cohesive, high-impact design that aligns with brand standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic, concept-driven designer who can translate complex legal and business content into compelling visual narratives—developing infographics, thought leadership assets, social content, proposals, and immersive event experiences. This is a highly visible, manager-level role for a creative leader who combines refined design sensibility with strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to bring clarity, consistency, and innovation to a global, leading law firm. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Partner with the web team to concept and execute visually compelling website designs that align with brand standards and enhance user experience Ensure cohesive integration of color, photography, typography, layout, and motion, where applicable, across digital properties Develop high-impact visual storytelling assets including infographics, diagrams, data visualizations, and design-forward thought leadership pieces and case studies Assess and evaluate different platforms and technology products to support data visualization and storytelling Collaborate with marketing, communications, and business development teams to transform complex legal and business content into clear, engaging, and visually compelling narratives Create visually distinctive materials