Graphic Designer
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Global Financial Firm located in Getzville, NY has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Graphic Designer. This role is 100% onsite. ****Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers. Pay rate range: $ 22.00 - $ 26.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience Presentation Technology is a group of specialists who provide services to internal banking clients within the Institutional Clients Group (i.e. Banking and Corporate Markets Advisory, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Markets, etc.). 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 ssists 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 Ensures all materials produced are correctly branded as per Client standards and advises clients on the use of the Client brand 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 ssists 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 dvanced knowledge of industry standard graphic design applications - essential Skills: dvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) dvanced 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: Bachelor's 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) bility to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team bility to work in a fast-paced environment , multi-task and cope with pressure bility 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