Job Description

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Creative Design Specialist to join our client.
Contract Period: 18 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: Starting from $38 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Location Type: Hybrid; currently remote but required to go into office occasionally
Business Hours: Monday to Friday; 3 PM to 12 AM (they are required to provide rotational workflow coordination and on-call rotational weekend support as needed)
Job Responsibilities:

• Create cutting-edge presentation designs, banner ads, invitations, newsletters and other visual communication for internal and external meetings while ensuring compliance to the bank's brand standards and consistency across multiple mediums
• Transform generic text-heavy presentations into visually appealing layouts and infographics
• Search photo and vector stock galleries to fulfill requests for infographics/digital photos for invites, presentations and other marketing materials
• Produce accurate and high-quality work while ensuring all assigned projects are completed on time and adheres to the bank's brand standards
• Create interactive forms based on client requirements for editing or file sharing
• Create maps with asset and location details
• Responsible for quality control of assigned projects and execution of design strategies
• Collaborate with team members on complex or special projects
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contributes to increases in efficiencies
• Perform other related duties and assist with special projects as assigned by management in response to the company's needs
• Effectively interpret service requests to ensure the client ask is met
• Accurately track, code and log all incoming projects into the project management propriety CRM application
• Maintain and upgrade the skills needed to effectively perform role duties
• Provide training to staff as requested
• Provide rotational workflow coordination and on-call rotational weekend support as needed

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• 2-5 years of Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing experience; specifically in Corporate setting (Real Estate, Law firms, Banks)
• Fluidity in a PC environment
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat DC)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for advanced document production ***PowerPoint presentation experience**
• Solid knowledge of print production and pre-press
• Demonstrate graphic design skills with a strong portfolio

****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****
How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.