Client: Banking 

Position: Graphic Designer 

Location: Getzville, NY 14068 

Duration: 12 months + Possible extensions 

Schedule: Mon – Fri: Standard Business Hours 

Start date: ASAP – apply now! 

Job Description:  

• Must be strong in PowerPoint, Excel, Illustrator, Adobe and Photoshop 
  Not looking for 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: 

• 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 Bank standards and advises clients on the use of the Bank 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: 

• 3-5 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 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