Presentation & Graphics Designer, C10

As the Presentations & Graphics Designer, you will be required to apply your strong branding, illustration, and data visualization skills to interpret complex ideas and translate them into simplistic and compelling design layouts.

The role will involve working closely with clients at different levels across the business, creating strong narratives through their presentations and gaining valuable insight into how the team delivers on its exciting portfolio of work. You will work with our onsite team and wider global design community to develop your visual design skills and learn about all aspects of design.

Responsibilities:

Design and Production responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality design work including presentations in a range of formats such as concept designs, draft and final page layout designs, video and photo editing, data visualization, graphs, charts, typography, infographics, and asset creation (illustrations, icons, etc.).
• Work as part of the graphics and presentations team in a busy 24/7 department that produces pitch book materials and other marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators and/or the Creative Director on design projects.
• Transform slides/presentations into simplified and graphical layouts.
• Assist with the production of pitch book materials using MS Office packages and provide conceptual and visual solutions to enhance client materials.
• Communicate with senior-level clients to understand their concepts and interpret them visually, adapting to different requirements as needed.
• Support the production of presentations using clients' proprietary templates; necessary training will be provided.
• Ensure work adheres to all best practices and style guidelines, aiming for 100% accuracy against style and brief.
• Organize work effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Continuously improve your knowledge of core software applications and provide testing, piloting, and support in line with business requirements.
• Proactively raise creative ideas and emerging trends in line with business objectives.
• Ensure smooth handover with Presentations colleagues and design teams.
• Timely escalate any staff or client issues that may result in complaints or staffing problems.

• Engage proactively with clients to take detailed specifications and work briefs, recording instructions for global designers.
• Record and summarize client instructions for designers and brief them on client requirements as needed.
• Ensure a positive experience for clients through clear communication over email/phone/chat and efficiently addressing queries and requests.
• Liaise with global clients (Bankers) in a professional and helpful manner, proactively managing their expectations and project deliveries.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Extensive experience (at least 4 years) in creative support within a corporate, service-oriented environment, ideally in a financial institution (essential).
• Experience proofreading presentations within a financial environment (essential).
• Experience in Investment Banking, Asset Management, or the financial industry (advantage).
• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard graphic design applications (essential).
• Advanced knowledge (at least 4 years of work experience) of Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Professional) (essential).
• Advanced knowledge (at least 4 years of work experience) of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) (essential).
• Knowledge of external print processes (desirable).
• Ability to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Proven organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.