Senior Consultant, Communications Strategy & Design

Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in providing Public Health design and implementation programming for local, regional, and state governments.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Managing Consultant, Public Affairs, the Senior Consultant, Communications Strategy & Design serves as BME's lead consultant for creative and communications strategy, helping public health clients translate complex information into engaging, accessible, and actionable materials.

This role partners directly with government and public-sector clients to develop communication strategies, visual designs, and narrative tools that strengthen public health programs, initiatives, and community engagement. The position is ideal for a seasoned creative professional who combines design excellence with strategic communications expertise — someone who thrives in ambiguity, leads client engagements with confidence, and brings creativity, structure, and empathy to every project.

Key Responsibilities

Client Communications Strategy & Advisory

• Serve as the primary advisor to clients on communication strategy, message development, and creative storytelling
• Navigates project ambiguity and pivots seemtlessly to maintain steady partnership and meet client needs as they evolve
• Develop tailored communications plans that align with client objectives and target audiences, including messaging frameworks, visual identity systems, and outreach strategies
• Lead client discovery sessions to understand goals, audiences, and desired outcomes; translate insights into creative solutions and deliverables
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and stakeholder discussions to guide creative and communications approaches

Creative Direction & Design Execution

• Oversee the development of high-quality, audience-centered creative deliverables including reports, infographics, presentations, campaign collateral, and digital media
• Translate technical or policy-heavy content into clear, visually compelling materials that promote understanding and engagement
• Maintain creative standards and ensure visual consistency across client projects
• Manage the design and production process from concept through delivery, coordinating with internal and external designers as needed

Client Relationship Management & Team Leadership

• Act as a trusted partner to client leads, ensuring high-quality service, timely delivery, and creative excellence
• Collaborate closely with BME's consulting and business development teams to integrate design and communications strategies into broader client scopes of work
• Lead proposal development and thought leadership efforts related to creative strategy, communications, and design

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and track metrics to assess communication effectiveness and audience engagement
• Identify emerging design and communication trends relevant to public health and government communications
• Continuously refine creative processes and tools to enhance efficiency and client value

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in creative strategy, communications consulting, or design leadership
• Public health experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience developing communications strategies and creative content for government, nonprofit, or mission-driven clients
• Deep understanding and ease of messaging across a variety of audiences, including general public and elected officials
• Strong design and visual storytelling portfolio demonstrating excellence across digital and print mediums
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with presentation and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Figma, Canva, etc.)
• Exceptional client management, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial consulting environment
• Familiarity with or interest in public health, government communications, or health equity initiatives strongly preferred

Working Conditions

• Primarily remote, with occasional travel for client engagements, team meetings, or conferences
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment

Benefits

• Expected range is $79,000 - $120,000 annually

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 6+ weeks total leave, including paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, and floating holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health FSA and dependent care FSA

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• One-time technology stipend

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

We anticipate a high volume of applications, and while we wish we could connect with everyone, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that BME Strategies is unable to sponsor work-related visas. Applicants must be US residents.

We are made up of individuals with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. These varied points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

BME Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.