Graphic Designer Job at The Planet Group in New York

Senior Recruiter @ The Planet Group: Creative, Design, Marketing & Product

Location: Open to Remote, Miami or NYC

Duration: ~6 months to start (potential to extend / convert)

Pay: $45 - $60/hr (W2 and benefit options)

The Planet Group is looking for a Marketing Designer (Financial Services) to join our well-known financial services client.

• Bring the brand to life through compelling visual narratives
• Conceptualize and execute high-quality design and creative assets for both digital and print platforms across diverse channels, ensuring brand consistency and impactful communication
• Ideate, establish, and reinforce consistent design systems across digital platforms, translating creative concepts into required digital assets
• Work efficiently within brand guidelines to design high-impact content, maintaining versatility and originality
• Source and edit images as needed, ensuring visual quality and brand alignment
• Flow content and meticulously proofread text for accuracy and detail
• Create custom collateral and presentations for key client engagements and events, including banners, signage, agendas, and other meeting materials
• Apply creative direction and constructive feedback to enhance and improve creative output
• Collaborate effectively with team members to deliver optimal design solutions and visual impact
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and transition efficiently from concept to completion in a fast-paced, professional environment

Marketing Designer (Financial Services) Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in a creative role, preferably within financial services or a similarly regulated industry
• Strong creative portfolio demonstrating a breadth of capabilities
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with Figma, MS PowerPoint, and Word
• Familiarity with Mac and PC platforms
• Knowledge of standards-based HTML/CSS for responsive web and email design
• Experience with email marketing tools
• Knowledge of multimedia software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere, Audition, Cinema 4D, Final Cut Pro) is a plus
• Critical eye for content hierarchy and design aesthetics
• Strong creative ideation and command of graphic design fundamentals, including typography, grids, layout, and color
• Ability to switch seamlessly between digital and print formats and projects
• Resourceful and efficient problem-solver, capable of adhering to strict deadlines and interpreting input from multiple sources
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently
• Exceptional attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or a related field