Graphic Design Freelancer Job at Open Systems Technologies in Buffalo

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 • 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 • Will gain a vast understanding of brands and various industries. 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. 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 • Working in a busy 24/7 department that produces live deal, pitch book and custom design materials for high-profile investment banking transactions. 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 Responsible for quality control of own work, as well as assisting colleagues with QC tasks Buddies new starters post-training 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 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 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 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 Readiness to follow processes, policies and procedures Creativity and strong understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design and layout