Presentations Specialist

Position Title: Presentations Specialist Location: Getzville, NY 14068 Duration: 12+ months – Right to hire Rate: $26 per hour W2 Schedule: Monday – Friday 1st Shift: 7am to 3:30 pm (½ hour unpaid lunch) 2nd Shift: 4:00pm to 12:30 am (½ hour unpaid lunch) This role will be part of a group of specialists who provide services to internal clients. Working in a busy 24/7 department that produces live deal, pitch book and custom design materials. Key Responsibilities: • Produces a variety of marketing materials (e.g. pitch books, deal books, covers, templates, infographics, etc.) 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 internal standards and advises clients on the use of the 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 quality control 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 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