Graphic Designer (Contract to Hire) | Austin, TX, USA

The Graphic Designer synthesizes complex financial concepts and creates impactful layouts and graphics across the firm's websites, slides, videos, social media posts, and other communications. Working closely with subject matter experts to conceptualize ideas, the Graphic Designer will apply design thinking and gestalt principles to create clear, engaging visuals that communicate our research findings and educate prospects and clients on key investing principles. • Work closely with stakeholders in our sales and investments teams to understand our content and translate data into clear and compelling charts and graphics for a wide range of mediums and audiences. • Ability to translate and simplify complex data through information graphics and charts • Ability to create digital designs and mockups that closely adhere to web design principles and UI/UX best practices • Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Primarily Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) • Proficiency in preparing files for print runs and digital use • Proficiency in using AI and understanding of prompting best practices to edit and generate images (Adobe Firefly) • Ability to story board for animation • Knowledge of front-end development and content management systems a plus • Ability to work on both a Mac and a PC for a variety of media • Ability to work independently and take initiative iterating to solve creative problems • Ability to work as part of a team and take both broad and narrow direction from Design Directors • Highly organized and results-oriented • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Background in financial services industry or other intangibles a plus Educational Background and Experience: One to five years of design experience in media, at an agency, or in-house with a focus on data visualization