Presentation Graphic Designer

Grow your career as a Presentation Graphic Designer with an innovative global bank in Getzville, NY. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working the day shift (7am - 3:30pm ET) onsite 5 days per week (either Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat) in a collaborative environment.

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. Will support internal banking clients in a busy 24/7 department that produces live deal, pitch books and custom design materials for high-profile investment banking transactions. This position offers excellent exposure to a wider variety of brands & industries across diverse sectors. You will have an an opportunity to work directly with major brand owners and see the impact of designs on brand growth and community development. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Graphic Design.
• 3 to 5 years of administrative /operational support experience in a corporate, service-oriented environment.
• Must have advanced knowledge of industry standard graphic design applications
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe CC Suite (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Professional).
• Experience in a corporate (not agency) graphic design department.
• Creativity and strong understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design and layout.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions for quality and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and cope with pressure
• Ability to assess work and make decisions from a technical point of view and prioritize requests efficiently
• Readiness to follow processes, policies and procedures
• Must provide a portfolio/samples of recent work.
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• MapInfo, Adobe Animate, Adobe Audition and Blender are advantageous
• Experience working in a financial institution preferred.
• Knowledge of external print processes.
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Produce a variety of marketing materials (e.g., pitch books, deal books, covers, templates, infographics, etc.) using MS Office and Adobe applications to an advanced level.
• Assist with the production of creative PowerPoint pitch books and offers conceptual and visual solutions to enhance client materials including motion graphics.
• Trace and produce logos, maps, and illustrations.
• Ensure all materials produced are correctly branded as per the company’s standards and advise clients on the use of the brand.
• Liaise directly with workflow staff and clients to determine deadlines, job instructions and design requirements.
• Complete related admin for accurate work billing and job tracking purposes.
• Assist with intake coordination when required.
• Responsible for quality control of own work, as well as assisting colleagues with QC tasks.
• Buddy new starters post-training.
• Contribute to best production practices through internal initiatives and programs.
  
  

Posted By: Melissa Klein