Junior Creative Designer

Summary

Our Creative Services team is looking for a Visual Designer to join our expanding Corporate Communications and Marketing department. Reporting to the VP, Art Director, Branding and Creative Services, you will be a key player in the Creative Services team responsible for design and creative projects that support the growth of our global brand. Our ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and working knowledge of the creative process, with proven ability to generate high quality multi‑channel assets quickly.

You must be able to collaborate effectively with a talented team of professionals across PR, digital marketing, video production, conferences/events and creative services to support Mizuho’s business and brand objectives.

• Collaborate with senior designers to conceptualize, design and produce print and digital designs that align with brand guidelines
• Obtain approval of concept through mood boards and comps
• Perform multiple design edits based on brand guidelines, art direction and client feedback
• Create template‑based materials
• Source stock photography
• Perform retouching, color correction, and collect for output
• Create interactive PDF forms
• Create storyboards for video and animation projects
• Optimize image and video assets for digital and social platforms
• Photograph internal events
• Accurately apply design strategies to support and strengthen key messages

• Bachelor’s degree in discipline‑related field with 1–3 years of experience or demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
• Strong design portfolio
• Proven expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Acrobat. Also creating assets in Microsoft Office – Outlook (OTF), PowerPoint etc.
• Thorough knowledge of visual design principles, including graphic design, layout, typography, color and corporate identity
• Experience in designing for advertising, collateral development, events, websites, presentations, recruiting, social media, templates, and environmental design
• Experience in designing impactful creative for social media channels, primarily for X, Linked In, Facebook and Instagram
• High verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate and present creative ideas and concepts convincingly
• Strong project management, organizational and time‑management skills
• Understanding of print and digital production and workflow
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently, yet still take creative direction
• Ability to thrive in a high‑paced, team‑oriented work environment under tight deadlines
• Photography, Webflow, and Email Design experience a plus

The expected base salary ranges from $78,000.00 to $. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in‑office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

We are an EEO/AA Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E‑Verify program. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.