Graphic Design

Pay Rate: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour
Work Mode: Onsite

Summary:

• Location: Getzville, NY
• Contract opportunity for an experienced Graphic Designer
• Hybrid Designer Role, combination of graphic design and workflow
• 75% workflow, 30% designer

Responsibilities:

• Produce a variety of marketing materials (e.g., pitch books, deal books, covers, templates, infographics) using MS Office and Adobe applications to an advanced level
• Assist with the production of creative PPT pitch books and offer 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 company standards and advise clients on the use of the company 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

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of admin/operational support in a corporate, service-oriented environment, ideally in a financial institution
• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard graphic design applications
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Graphic Design with relevant work experience in a corporate environment
• Must be able to provide a portfolio/samples of recent work

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe CC Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Professional)
• MapInfo, Adobe Animate, Adobe Audition, and Blender are an advantage
• Knowledge of external print processes is desirable

Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail and focus on 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
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with the team
• Creativity and strong understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design and layout