Account Strategist (Digital & Web)

About Visual Services

BCG’s Visual Services provides refined, comprehensive design solutions for our various business needs across the globe. We partner with BCG consulting teams and offer our broad expertise providing highly innovative and creative visual solutions by delivering compelling visual messages. Our team is comprised of designers, visual storytellers, and creative thinkers with multi-disciplinary backgrounds who leverage innovation, cutting-edge technologies and forward thinking approaches at a global scale. We have a global network of visual experts including our global design centers in India, Madrid and Atlanta with plans for future expansion.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Digital Producer - Account Strategist in VS is responsible for:

Being a Design thought partner for the consulting team - Leverages visual story-telling and develops creative ideas and concepts to meet the client's objectives Manage high priority proposals and cases, ideally from the beginning of the case, to act as thought partner and collaborate chose the format, to translate complex information into simple, insightful and clear messages using high end graphics and digital media Implement the strategy with UX and web product designs and wireframes Oversee the production process, across multiple verticals, drawing on specialists in the design centers to create the desired outputs. Support in the roll-out of the Visual/ DIgital Communications Transformation project Coach and review of consultant-produced presentations when requested Working to a brief agreed with the client teams and in compliance with BCG standards

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate as liaison connecting Digital department and stakeholders, deciphering business challenges and concept Digital department solutions Share VS capabilities and creative solutions with stakeholders Vet projects, connect them with appropriate teams Act as hub for strategic, creative and technological expertise Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with stakeholders Develop, drive and enhance our overall internal thinking when translating ideas to visual concepts – train and work closely with Consulting staff and case teams on good design and presentation of information. Communicate scope, timing and/or budget changes to team members and key stakeholders, developing contingency plans as needed. Create and share project status reports, host debriefs, identify areas of success and for improvement Be a design thought partner – understand the context and apply creative layout solutions Collaboration with proofreading to ensure BCG quality standards Pitch creative concepts, mock ups and discuss ideas to internal clients Participate in client calls and meetings

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors' Degree in art, marketing, communication or related field preferred 5+ years experience in project management Digital experience (UX, UI, web development) English is a must.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of visual design visual theory (i.e., composition, color theory, typography etc.) Account Management/Client Management experience Background in design and design thinking principles Understanding of creative output channels (print, digital, video, etc.) Strong affinity for current technological topics and trends in the areas of new and traditional media B2B experience, deep business language knowledge and experience in a professional services environment Demonstrates excellent collaboration skills, a solution-based attitude, and the ability to work with people with diverse skills and backgrounds Ability to flex approach from a design and working style perspective depending on project and client needs Consistent willingness to go above and beyond for project deliverables, as well as one’s own development Sharp eye for layout design and awareness of design trends Excellent time management skills Thrives in an environment of continual feedback Ability to develop project from creative conception to final deliverable Ability to work independently and prioritize under narrow time limitations and/or with interruptions, to produce accurate results within quick turnaround times Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly articulate ideas Handle stressful situations with poise, understanding and tact Actively listens, requests clarification when needed with an exceptional attention to detail

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