What are the responsibilities and job description for the Presentations Graphics Designer_ Getzville, NY position at BCforward?
Presentations Graphics Designer Role
Location: Getzville, NY
Job Type: Contract
Working in a busy 24/7 department that produces live deal, pitch book and custom design materials for high-profile investment banking transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produces 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
- Assists with the production of creative PPT pitch books and offers conceptual and visual solutions to enhance client materials including motion graphics
- Traces and produces logos, maps and illustrations
- Liaises directly with workflow staff and clients to determine deadlines, job instructions and design requirements
- Completes related admin for accurate work billing and job tracking purposes
- Assists with Intake coordination when required
- Responsible for quality control of own work, as well as assisting colleagues with QC tasks
- Buddies new starters post-training
- Contributes to best production practices through internal initiatives and programs
Knowledge/Experience:
- 3-5 years or above of admin/operational support in a corporate, service-oriented environment, ideally in a financial institution - essential
- Advanced knowledge of industry standard graphic design applications - essential
Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe CC Suite (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Professional)
- MapInfo, Adobe Animate, Adobe Audition and Blender - an advantage
- Knowledge of external print processes - desirable
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or Diploma in Graphic Design with 3-5 years or relevant work experience in a corporate environment with demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through comparable work experience
- Must be able to provide a portfolio / samples of recent work
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
