Graphic Designer Line of Business- Wealth Management
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- Equitable
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- Jan 17, 2020 Post Date
Equitable, a premier provider of annuity and life insurance products, is seeking a Line of Business Graphic Designer to join our Internal Creative Agency. The incumbent of this role will be responsible for design and execution of effective on-brand, and on-strategy, creative for a range of digital and print assets for the Wealth Management/Association businesses. This position will report to the Line of Business Lead Designer.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Functionally embedded in the Wealth Management/Association marketing team.
• Focus on learning all aspects of the Wealth Management/Association business including products, target audience, goals, best ways to engage, etc.
• Receive design guidance from Sr. Designers and partner with Line of Business Lead Designer to ensure the cohesiveness of all project components.
• Create visual aspects and layouts of marketing materials and infographics that align with specific business line goals.
• Integrate disparate elements of a design such as icons, photographs, illustrations and other creative elements.
• Determine size and arrangement of typography and creative assets while adhering to corporate brand standards.
• Update material with content changes, imagery updates or other production changes.
• Develop print specs, meet production schedules and release files on-time and according to proper processes.
• Meet deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure proper processes and procedures are consistently being upheld.
• Effectively communicate with Sr. Designers, Line of Business Lead Designer, Internal Agency Director, Traffic Coordinator and business partners.
• Provide quality customer service to business partners.
• The person who fills this position will also be required to provide daily/weekly project status updates to the Traffic Coordinator and Line of Business Lead Designer.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Functionally embedded in the Wealth Management/Association marketing team.
• Focus on learning all aspects of the Wealth Management/Association business including products, target audience, goals, best ways to engage, etc.
• Receive design guidance from Sr. Designers and partner with Line of Business Lead Designer to ensure the cohesiveness of all project components.
• Create visual aspects and layouts of marketing materials and infographics that align with specific business line goals.
• Integrate disparate elements of a design such as icons, photographs, illustrations and other creative elements.
• Determine size and arrangement of typography and creative assets while adhering to corporate brand standards.
• Update material with content changes, imagery updates or other production changes.
• Develop print specs, meet production schedules and release files on-time and according to proper processes.
• Meet deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure proper processes and procedures are consistently being upheld.
• Effectively communicate with Sr. Designers, Line of Business Lead Designer, Internal Agency Director, Traffic Coordinator and business partners.
• Provide quality customer service to business partners.
• The person who fills this position will also be required to provide daily/weekly project status updates to the Traffic Coordinator and Line of Business Lead Designer.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• 5+ years successful professional design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• 5+ years successful professional design experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong typographical, conceptual and design skills.
• Strong illustrative skills including development of icons and infographics.
• Strong production skills: complete understanding of Mac platform and all Mac-based software applications. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Flash, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Basic understanding of PC-based applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong Photoshop retouching and silhouetting skills a plus.
• Complete knowledge of print process including experience attending press approvals.
• Strong people skills.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, self-starter.
• General knowledge of Insurance, Individual Retirement and Financial Services Industry a plus, but not required.
• Please include a link to your online portfolio.
ABOUT Equitable:
We have been providing stability and reliability to our clients since 1859 to help them live their lives with confidence, to give them peace of mind, and enable them to realize their dreams for their loved ones and their legacy.
As an employer Equitable is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels completely comfortable bringing their true selves to work every day. Equitable has been recognized and certified as a great place to work by the Great Place to Work Institute.
We provide our employees opportunities to move within our organization so they can grow their career and skills without ever having to leave Equitable. Almost 40% of our open jobs are filled with current employees.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
In addition to competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 401 (k) and medical programs, we offer the opportunity for continued professional development in a congenial corporate environment.
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
• Strong typographical, conceptual and design skills.
• Strong illustrative skills including development of icons and infographics.
• Strong production skills: complete understanding of Mac platform and all Mac-based software applications. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Flash, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Basic understanding of PC-based applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong Photoshop retouching and silhouetting skills a plus.
• Complete knowledge of print process including experience attending press approvals.
• Strong people skills.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, self-starter.
• General knowledge of Insurance, Individual Retirement and Financial Services Industry a plus, but not required.
• Please include a link to your online portfolio.
ABOUT Equitable:
We have been providing stability and reliability to our clients since 1859 to help them live their lives with confidence, to give them peace of mind, and enable them to realize their dreams for their loved ones and their legacy.
As an employer Equitable is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels completely comfortable bringing their true selves to work every day. Equitable has been recognized and certified as a great place to work by the Great Place to Work Institute.
We provide our employees opportunities to move within our organization so they can grow their career and skills without ever having to leave Equitable. Almost 40% of our open jobs are filled with current employees.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
In addition to competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 401 (k) and medical programs, we offer the opportunity for continued professional development in a congenial corporate environment.
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
If reasonable accommodation is
needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform
the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at
(212) 314-2195 or email us at TalentAcquisition@Equitable-equitable.com.