Graphic Designer
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for aGraphic Designerfor acontractassignment with one of our premier financial services clients inGetzville, NY .Responsibilities:Specialists who provide services to internal banking clients within investment banking (i.e. Banking and Corporate Markets Advisory, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Markets, etc. using MS Office and Adobe applications to an intermediate levelAssists with the production of creative PPT pitch books and offers conceptual and visual solutions to enhance client materials including motion graphicsTraces and produces logos, maps and illustrationsEnsures all materials produced are correctly branded as per firm standards and advises clients on the use of the firm brand Liaises directly with workflow staff and clients to determine deadlines, job instructions and design requirementsCompletes related admin for department tasks and accurate work billing and job tracking purposesQuality Control - when required, as well as assisting colleagues with QC tasks Partners new starters post-training Contributes to best production practices through internal initiatives and programsRequiredSkills :Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Graphic Design with 2-5 years or relevant work experience in a corporate environment with demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through comparable work experience2-5 years or above of admin/operational support in a corporate, service-oriented environment, ideally in a financial institutionMust be able to provide a portfolio / samples of recent work CompetenciesExcellent attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracyStrong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills (oral and written)Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and cope with pressureAbility to assess work and make decisions from a technical point of view and prioritize requests efficientlyReadiness to follow processes, policies and proceduresFlexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with the teamCreativity and strong understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design and layoutAdvanced knowledge of industry standard graphic design applicationsIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word)Intermediate knowledge of Adobe CC Suite (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Professional) MapInfo, Adobe Animate, Adobe Audition and Blender - an advantagePreferredSkills :Knowledge of external print processesSGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities.