American Society of Interior Designers is hiring: Graphic Designer in New York

Client Location: Getzville, NY

Expected Duration: Long term

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

Must be strong in PowerPoint, Excel, Illustrator, Adobe, and Photoshop.

Not looking for a UX/UI designer.

Looking for less marketing and social media experience and more graphic design.

Ok with a candidate who is still in college as long as they can adhere to the work schedule/hours.

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:

1. 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.
2. Assists with the production of creative PPT pitch books and offers conceptual and visual solutions to enhance client materials including motion graphics.
3. Traces and produces logos, maps, and illustrations.
4. Ensures all materials produced are correctly branded as per standards and advises clients on the use of the brand.
5. Liaises directly with workflow staff and clients to determine deadlines, job instructions, and design requirements.
6. Completes related admin for accurate work billing and job tracking purposes.
7. Assists with Intake coordination when required.
8. Responsible for quality control of own work, as well as assisting colleagues with QC tasks.
9. Buddies new starters post-training.
10. 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:

1. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
2. Advanced knowledge of Adobe CC Suite (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Professional).
3. MapInfo, Adobe Animate, Adobe Audition, and Blender - an advantage.
4. 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:

1. Excellent attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
2. Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills (oral and written).
3. Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and cope with pressure.
5. Ability to assess work and make decisions from a technical point of view and prioritize requests efficiently.
6. Readiness to follow processes, policies, and procedures.
7. Flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with the team.
8. Creativity and strong understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design and layout.