As the Presentations & Graphics Designer you will be required to apply your strong branding, illustration and data visualization skills, to interpret complex ideas and translate to simplistic and compelling design layouts.
The role will involve working closely with clients at different levels across the business, working with them to create strong narratives through their presentations and gaining valuable insight into how the team delivers on its exciting portfolio of work. Working with our onsite team and wider global design community, you will be able to develop your visual design skills and learn about all aspects of design.
Responsibilities:
Design and Production responsibilities:
Produce high-quality design work including presentations in a range of formats Concept designs, draft and final page layout designs, Video and photo editing, Data visualization, graphs, charts, typography, infographics Asset creation - illustrations, icons, etc.
Working as part of the graphics and presentations team in a busy 24/7 department that produces pitch book materials and other marketing collateral.
Work alongside Project Coordinators and/or Creative Director on design projects
Take a slide / presentation and present it through a simplified and graphical layout
Assist with the production of pitch book materials using MS Office packages and offer conceptual and visual solutions to enhance client materials
Communicate with senior-level clients in order to understand their concepts and interpret them visually. Presentations are frequently created for multiple purposes, so the designer should be able to shift gears and adapt to different requirements.
Support the production of presentations using the clients' proprietary template, the necessary training will be provided.
Ensure work adheres to all best practices and style guidelines, unless otherwise specified and work toward 100% accuracy against style and brief.
Organize work effectively to ensure deadlines are met
Work to continually improve your knowledge of the core software applications and provide testing, piloting and support in line with business requirements.
Proactively raise creative ideas and emerging trends in line with the business objectives
Ensure that a smooth handover occurs with Presentations colleagues, as well as design teams
Escalate any staff or client issues, which may result in complaints or staffing problems in a timely manner
Proactively engage with clients to take detailed specifications and work briefs and then ensure such instructions are recorded for global designers to use
Record and summarize client instructions for designers and brief them of client requirements, if needed
Ensure a positive experience for our clients through clear communication over email/phone/chat and efficiently addressing queries and requests
Liaise with global clients (Bankers) in a professional and helpful manner, and proactively manage their expectations and project deliveries.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
Extensive experience (at least 4 years) in creative support within a corporate, service-oriented environment, ideally in a financial institution (essential)
Experience of proofreading presentations within a financial environment (essential)
Investment Banking / Asset Management / financial industry or similar experience (advantage)
Advanced knowledge of industry standard graphic design applications (essential)
Advanced knowledge (work experience of at least 4 years) of Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Professional) (essential)
Advanced knowledge (work experience of at least 4 years) of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) (essential)
Knowledge of external print processes (desirable)
Ability to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and detail oriented
Proven organization and time management skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Education:
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------
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