Graphic Design Freelancer Job at Open Systems Technologies, Buffalo, NY

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  • Open Systems Technologies
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

Designer Role

**Must take PPT/MS Office Assessment if shortlisted

1st Shift: 7am to 3:30 pm (½ hour unpaid lunch)

• Live Deal projects

• Will need experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop

• Training in PowerPoint can occur for 3-4 weeks, but MUST have foundational PPT experience

• Run macros in PowerPoint

• Read a digital brief and design from the brief

• Design for banking

• Design in a high volume/production environment

• Freelance is not the best target

• Comparable companies: Delaware North, New Era Cap Company

• Benefits of this position: working with a global company. Will gain a vast understanding of brands and various industries. Every day is different. Will be able to do design for all brands at all levels

• Likely CTH – salary will be lower than hourly rate, BUT will receive PTO, benefits, etc.

REQUIRED:

o PowerPoint expert

o Adobe products

o Illustrator expert

o Photoshop expert

o Strong Excel

o Heavy graphic design role. Hybrid position with half workflow and half design

o ​Strong designer working in Adobe able to deal with customers

MS OFFICE / POWERPOINT ASSESSMENT:

o If candidate feels stronger in Illustrator, they can use Illustrator and bring the file into PPT as an EMF if they’re more comfortable with Illustrator

• Not seeking a UX/UI designer

• Not seeking marketing and social media

• 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 Client standards and advises clients on the use of the Client 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 Microsoft 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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Freelance, Day shift,

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