American Advertising Federation is hiring: Graphic Designer (Locals only) in New

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: 580 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville New York 14068

Duration: 12 months contract with potential extension for longer term

Job Description:

• Designer Role
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 to 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:

• 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)
• 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

Pay Range: $25 - $33