Graphic Designer

Graphic DesignerImmediate need for a talented Graphic Designer. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Buffalo, NY (Onsite).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 startProduces 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 levelAssists 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 illustrationsEnsures 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 requirementsCompletes related admin for department tasks and accurate work billing and job tracking purposesQuality Control when required, as well as assisting colleagues with QC tasks Partners new starters post-trainingContributes to best production practices through internal initiatives and programsKey Requirements and Technology Experience:Must have skills: Graphic DesigningKnowledge/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 – essentialSkills: 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 – desirableQualifications: 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 experienceMust be able to provide a portfolio / samples of recent work CompetenciesExcellent attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracyStrong 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 pressureAbility to assess work and make decisions from a technical point of view and prioritize requests efficientlyReadiness to follow processes, policies and proceduresFlexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with the teamCreativity and strong understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design and layout