Graphic Designer (PowerPoint) Buffalo

Summary

You will be responsible for designing and producing specialized graphic materials, specifically Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, while managing a variety of deadlines.

At The Martin Group, we love what we do and care greatly about how we do it. You will be

successful in this role if you are passionate about deeply engaging with your team, the client,

and community, are driven by inspiring action toward creative solutions, and consistently strive

for precision in execution.

Primary Responsibilities

Supports the execution of the strategy. Ensures a creative yet consistent look and feel
that adheres to and supports internal and clients’ brands, visual identity, legal guidelines

and messaging. Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze problems

and plan for solutions.

Creates presentations.
Ensures consistency in packaging mechanicals for clients brand while assisting with
layout options, color usage.

Keeps tracks of assigned hours & enters timesheets accurately and on time.
Works closely with more senior members of the creative team.
Minimal image retouching, clipping paths, and art manipulation.
Communicates effectively internally and at times, externally. Works across departments
to identify issues and potential solutions to problems


Encourages feedback, positively responding to coaching and proactively striving for
constant improvement. Takes initiative to ask questions and identify solutions to

problems.

Understands assigned responsibilities. Makes an effort to learn industry drivers and how
the Agency fits into the market.

Understands the role and can execute responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Understands how the role interacts with other departments.
Understands and uses the tools and technology for assigned responsibilities as well as
Agency mandated platforms. Is aware of tools and technology in related fields.

Demonstrates passion for making a difference internally, for the client, and the
community. Has a team first mentality, going above and beyond the role to make a

difference. Proactively looks for ways to help the team succeed

Skills and Abilities

Extensive demonstrated experience working with Microsoft PowerPoint



Can stay organized and consistent
Ability to keep up with fast paced work flow while staying on schedule and budget
Maintains a positive and calm demeanor
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Primary)


Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Secondary)
Background knowledge of printing processes and prepress procedures, and knows
when to ask for help.


Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design—or related field—or equivalent work experience
required

Minimum of 1 year of experience in graphic design in a creative environment