Open Systems Technologies is hiring: Presentation / Graphics Designer in Buffalo

Designer Role 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 • Run macros in PowerPoint • 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 • Comparable companies: Delaware North, New Era Cap Company • Benefits of this position: working with a global company. Will gain a vast understanding of brands and various industries. Every day is different. Hybrid position with half workflow and half design o Strong designer working in Adobe able to deal with customers 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 Assists with Intake coordination when required Responsible for quality control of own work, as well as assisting colleagues with QC tasks Buddies new starters post-training Contributes to best production practices through internal initiatives and programs Knowledge/Experience: 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 Skills: 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 Knowledge of external print processes – desirable Qualifications: 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 Must be able to provide a portfolio / samples of recent work Competencies 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 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment , multi-task and cope with pressure Ability to assess work and make decisions from a technical point of view and prioritize requests efficiently Readiness to follow processes, policies and procedures Flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with the team Creativity and strong understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design and layout