Design Production Assistant

Description

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

Through timely, in-depth analysis of companies, industries, markets, and world economies, Morgan Stanley has earned its reputation as a leader in the field of investment research. Morgan Stanley Investment Research is one of the financial industry's dominant thought leaders in equity and fixed income investing. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, achieve, and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives, and needs is an important part of our culture.

Position Description

The Research Creative Suite is a global team responsible for creating dynamic audio, video, and editorial marketing assets to amplify some of the 70,000 research reports annually in equities, fixed income, cross asset strategy, and economics.

We are seeking a Design/Production Assistant who will help facilitate the production of research-related content. These include online and printed research report layout and image selection, online Research portal management, Conference material production, printed brochures, and more.

Eligible candidates are organized, have a technical but creative flair, and a keen drive to learn.

The role will require direct client communication, working independently and within a team, and being open to training on new software. Eligible candidates are entry-level designers who have knowledge of MS Office and the Adobe suite. Knowledge of the Stensul Marketing Platform is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will possess a positive attitude and team spirit for working alongside members of the Creative Suite.

Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

Design

• Email marketing asset design using in-house software.
• Infographic visualization and creation using financial data.
• Podcast and video thumbnail design.
• Conference onscreen and print material design.
• Image selection and editing for Research products - online and print.
• Collaborate with analysts and offshore teams on a variety of design projects.
• Working within brand guidelines.
• Assist team with ad hoc projects i.e., design promotional assets for departmental events and podcast recordings.

Production

• Utilize in-house publication software to create and edit the layout of multi-page/multi-section documents using templates.
• Manage and publish conference materials using PowerPoint, Excel, and other in-house software.
• Assist with team admin, including maintaining various shared logs, folders, managing projects through Asana, and overseeing the Production Microsoft Teams Channel.

QUALIFICATIONS | SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Solid design sense and awareness of current design trends.
• Capable of translating complex data in a visually compelling way.
• Expertise with brand standards and can work within well-established corporate guidelines.
• Ability to make independent decisions and use problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Financial industry experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Eidos Methode a plus.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors, and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If this role is deemed a Certified role, it may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.