Vested is hiring: Graduate - Creative Designer in Cedar Falls

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Vested is a world-leading integrated marketing and communications consultancy focused exclusively on the financial services industry. Founded in 2015 with a mission to help shape a better financial services system that is more accessible, transparent, and sustainable, today Vested is the world's fourth-largest financial services agency, comprising over 100 employees widely recognized for their industry expertise, creativity, and passion for financial services. Our team is proud to do work that drives our mission forward - from helping to uncomplicate finance through creative advertising campaigns to raising awareness of fintech disrupters helping to improve people’s relationships with their money. From branding to PR to social to creative and more, we’re in the business of storytelling for leading global financial brands.

Group Vested encompasses a prestigious portfolio of companies, including the cutting-edge tech platform Qwoted, the global network of 1,000+ senior financial marcomms leaders Financial Narrative, investment fund Vested Ventures, and our content and design hub for mid-market companies, Finance Studio. Recognized as one of the industry's Best Places to Work, our unwavering goal is to become the most valued and sought-after brand in financial marketing and communications. With our own in-house Chief Economist and proprietary educational program, VestED, every team member, at any level, has continuous learning and up-skilling opportunities. As a “Vestie”, you become an owner, an entrepreneur, a builder, and a value creator.

At Vested, we are proud to do the right thing, even when it's hard. We are relentlessly curious and consistently challenge the status quo. Join us as we lead the way in transforming the industry and delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the creative team to achieve client goals
• Support the creation of and gain hands-on experience across a variety of asset types - from full brand refreshes and logo design to ad campaigns, pitch decks, websites, brochures, social media templates, and client-facing reports
• Translating client creative scopes in print and digital formats
• Layout design execution that translates to multiple platforms (print, web, mobile)
• Executing brand concepts, standards and identities
• Presenting work in a timely and organized manner to meet deadlines
• Act as part of the QA process to review work before it leaves the brand team
• Help to develop clear documentation of brand guidelines through testing the system toolkits
• Create marketing and event materials, digital and social ads and visual assets to support clients’ goals, programs and initiatives
• Present design work at various stages for review, feedback and approval
• Ensure creative assets and files are organized and cataloged in a timely manner
  
  
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in graphic design, art, digital arts or a related field (or recent work experience in a similar role)
• Portfolio of previous professional experience demonstrating the creation of original graphic art (logos, social media, brand development, etc.)
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity about the intersection of finance and creative
• Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Express, Sketch, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Experience with Powerpoint, video editing, animation and/or HTML a plus
• Skills in Figma a plus
• Aptitude for developing mockups and mood boards for presentations
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex projects on tight deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability as client needs and creative direction shifts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members
• Solution-oriented approach to problem solving
  
  
  
  

During your 6 months with us you will receive:

10 paid vacation/personal days, plus 60 hours of sick time

Optional Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage

WFH package

Hands-on training with Vested’s creative team while working on active client and internal projects

Opportunities to expand your skills in various forms of digital, social and print marketing

Ownership over projects of interest

Upon successful completion of the 6-month Graduate Program you will receive: A full-time job offer including competitive pay and full benefits package. Signing bonus, Unlimited PTO, inclusive of vacation/personal and sick time

Location:

Preference for candidates local to Cedar Falls, IA

Hours are Monday through Friday, starting at 9amET

Vested is committed to providing jobs for all without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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