McKinsey & Company is hiring: Media Designer in Phoenix

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Overview

You will be part of the Visual Graphics & Media’s Design & Media team, focusing on US-based projects. In this role, you will support, co-create, and occasionally lead project efforts to deliver best-in-class design and communication solutions. You will conceptualize, develop, and produce innovative design and media solutions across multiple formats, working closely with consultants and other stakeholders to meet specific project needs. You will play a key role in supporting clients through facilitation and thought partnership, while also managing design projects end-to-end—from planning and production to collaboration within the design team. Your work will include creating videos, animations, and 3D visualizations (e.g., explainer videos, user journeys) that meet McKinsey’s highest quality standards and directly influence client engagements, proposals, and external communications. You will also provide creative guidance, coach junior colleagues, and lead internal or departmental projects. You will test and implement new technologies, workflows, and service offerings, staying up to date with the latest design trends to continuously innovate and elevate our capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support, co-create, and occasionally lead design and media projects end-to-end—from planning and production to collaboration within the design team.
• Conceptualize, develop, and produce design and media solutions across multiple formats (videos, animations, 3D visualizations, etc.).
• Create videos, animations, and 3D visualizations (e.g., explainer videos, user journeys) that meet high quality standards and influence client engagements, proposals, and external communications.
• Provide creative guidance and coach junior colleagues; lead internal or departmental projects.
• Test and implement new technologies, workflows, and service offerings; stay up to date with design trends to continuously innovate.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Degree (BA/Master) in a design-related field (e.g., Graphic Design, Corporate Design, Visual Communication Design, Motion Design, Film and Animation).
• 1 to 2 years of experience as a designer in a corporate or design agency; preferred focus on corporate visual communications (print and digital media products).
• Professional knowledge of design theory and practice.
• Skilled in creating compelling design concepts, presenting ideas convincingly, and data visualization.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe CC/CS and PowerPoint; competence in other MS Office programs; experience with 3D and Video & Animation tools; ability to use common collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently or with diverse project teams; able to manage multiple projects in parallel in a changing environment.
• Detail-oriented with ability to see the bigger picture; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-centric mindset and enthusiasm for design work within a corporate environment; generates new ideas and strives for growth.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, design thinking, and creative thinking; intrinsic motivation.

Seniority and Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design
• Industries: Graphic Design and Media Production