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

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