Presentation Graphic Designer

Location: Getzville

$30 - $32

Grow your career as a Presentation Graphic Designer with an innovative global bank in Getzville, NY. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working the day shift onsite 5 days per week in a collaborative environment.

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

** Required Skills & Experience*
* + Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Graphic Design

+ Must provide a portfolio/samples of recent work.

+ 2-5 years of graphics design experience, ideally in a corporate environment, service-oriented environment, ideally in a financial institution - essential

+ Creativity and strong understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design and layout

+ Someone who can "idea generate"

+ Understand what it means to work in a production graphics environment

+ Strong command of design principles to produce high-impact graphics

+ Ability to work with quick deadline turnarounds in a fast-paced environment.

+ Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word)

+ Intermediate knowledge of Adobe CC Suite (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Professional)

+ Map Info, Adobe Animate, Adobe Audition and Blender - an advantage

+ Excellent attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy

+ Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)

+ Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team

+ Ability to multi-task and cope with pressure

+ Ability to assess work and make decisions from a technical point of view and prioritize requests efficiently

** Desired Skills and Experience*
* + Knowledge of external print processes.

** What You Will Be Doing*
* + 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 Citi standards and advises clients on the use of the Citi 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

+ Partners new starters post-training

+ Contributes to best production practices through internal initiatives and programs