Graphic Designer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Graphic Designer on a 12+ month contract in Buffalo, NY (onsite). The role focuses on creating live deal collateral, branding according to Citi standards, and developing polished presentation materials using MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

The candidate should have 2–5 years of administrative/operational support experience in a corporate environment, plus a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Graphic Design. A strong portfolio is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Graphic Design with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of industry standard graphic design applications.
• Ability to meet job requirements through comparable work experience.

Responsibilities

• Shift M-F anywhere from 8a start to a Noon start.
• Produce live deal collateral using MS Office and Adobe applications.
• Assist with production of PPT pitch books and provide conceptual/visual solutions.
• Ensure materials are branded per Citi standards and advise on brand usage.
• Coordinate deadlines and design requirements with workflow staff and clients.
• Perform admin and billing tasks for department projects.
• Support QC tasks and onboarding of new starters.
• Contribute to best production practices and internal programs.

Skills

Graphic design

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe CC Suite

MS Office

MapInfo

Adobe Animate

Adobe Audition

Blender

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Graphic Designer. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Buffalo, NY(Onsite).

Job ID: 26-20516

Pay Range: $30 - $32/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Shift M-F anywhere from 8a start to a Noon start
• Produces a variety of live deal collateral (e.g. pitch books, deal books, covers, templates, infographics, etc.) using MS Office and Adobe applications to an intermediate 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 Citi standards and advises clients on the use of the Citi brand Liaises directly with workflow staff and clients to determine deadlines, job instructions and design requirements
• Completes related admin for department tasks and accurate work billing and job tracking purposes
• Quality 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 programs

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: - Graphic Designing
• Knowledge/Experience: 2-5 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: Intermediate 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 advantage Knowledge of external print processes – desirable
• Qualifications: 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 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

Our client is a leading financial services Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.