Sr Associate, Presentation Designer

Job Description Summary

The work schedule would be M - F 3pm to 12am EST.
Under general supervision, uses professional design knowledge and graphics software skills, obtained through education and experience, to collaborate with others to design, develop and create presentations and pitch materials for Investment Banking. Contributes to defined work or projects of increasing scope and complexity. Direction is provided in varied work that is increasingly difficult in character requiring evaluation, originality and ingenuity to make increasingly complex decisions. Supervised contact with internal and external customers and vendors may be required.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Makes contributions to the themes, ideas and methods used in creating and producing PowerPoint Presentations, related assets, and pitch materials.
• Under limited supervision, delivers design solutions that show initiative yet reflect provided direction.
• Under limited supervision, consults with internal customers regarding design and associated costs.
• Designs/prepares graphics used in PowerPoint Presentations and pitch materials.
• With limited direction, researches and selects graphic design ideas.
• Ability to perform quality control review for own work and for work produced by teammates.
• Ensures file management system is maintained.
• Remains current in presentation design trends and technologies. 
• Ability to quickly determine priorities in a self-directed work environment so that both creative and operational responsibilities are met.
• Manages deadlines through communication with senior team members and internal clients.
• Works under guidance of more senior presentation designers to master skills and experience necessary to become self-sufficient member of the Presentation Design Team.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of:

• Fundamental presentation design principles, methods, and practices
• Fundamental presentation techniques, including design and layout.
• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication concepts, methods and techniques.

Skill in:

• Producing creative work both within an established organizational style and custom client styles, with attention to detail.
• Excel charting.
• Designing and producing presentation graphics materials using computer-based methods. 
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.  

Ability to:

• Apply creativity and imagination to graphics projects appropriately.
• Work under pressure on multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative environment.
• Understand a project request and extrapolate key information from it under the guidance of a manager.
• Understand and follow through on client objectives and requirements to provide a high level of customer service.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.

• Develop creative solutions to design problems.
• Build relationships with colleagues at similar levels, both within and outside of department.
• Consistently demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Clearly demonstrate a client-first focus in line with the Raymond James culture.

Education

Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Computer Graphics, Bachelor’s: Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia

Work Experience

General Experience - 7 to 12 months

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Remote

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 

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