Position Details: 

Industry: Multinational Investment Bank And Financial Services Corporation

Work Location:  Getzville, NY

Job Title:  Graphics and Presentation Specialist 

Duration:  12 Months (Conversion/ possible extension)  

Job Description:

• 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 companies standards and advises clients on the use of the 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 task 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

Required Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of MS 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

Shift Timings:

• 2nd Shift: 3:30pm to 12:00 am (½ hour unpaid lunch)
• Work scheudle as temp will be Monday to Friday, If converted to full time, Tuesday - Saturday.