Midweight Graphic Designer

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid. Our client in the Investment Management Industry is looking for a Midweight Graphic Designer to join the Marketing Global Operations team, working collaboratively with the wider marketing function to support various design initiatives.

Requirements

• Learn and embrace the company’s brand guidelines and values, ensuring consistent brand representation across all print and digital design work.
• Create engaging web designs that enhance user experience and align with brand identity, including email banners, page banners, and infographics.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to produce high-quality graphics and layouts aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to design visually compelling content for multi-channel campaigns.
• Design and edit marketing materials including brochures and promotional content using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and PDF editing tools.
• Layout and produce templated PDFs for thought leadership articles using InDesign.
• Create and update marketing documents such as fillable PDFs using Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Edit, resize, and enhance imagery and staff photography using Adobe Photoshop.
• Conduct quality assurance checks, including basic proofreading and ensuring correct English usage for short-form graphic content.
• Maintain file naming consistency and proper organization of design assets.
• Collaborate with one Junior Designer, the web agency, and internal marketing teams including Editorial, Creative, Operational, and Website teams.
• Perform quality control on design deliverables, including review of Junior Designer outputs.
• Organize and prioritize design requests effectively to meet project timelines.
• Develop static and animated charts using data visualization tools like Flourish (training provided).
• Provide minor video editing support for videos, webinars, and podcasts as needed.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Adobe After Effects; additional Adobe software is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for document and presentation production.
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proven skill in interpreting briefs and translating concepts into effective visual executions.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience in developing visual concepts and creating infographics.
• Basic animation skills.
• Strong understanding of branding principles and marketing strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team while maintaining self-motivation.
• Creative mindset with the ability to innovate within corporate brand guidelines.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a demonstrable portfolio.
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with data visualization.
• Experience with Content Management Systems (e.g., Drupal) is preferred.
• Familiarity with Figma and website prototyping is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS is advantageous.
• Background in web and UI design considered a plus.
• Video editing experience with Adobe After Effects is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a reputable marketing and creative agency
• Chance to collaborate with a talented team of designers and marketers
• Potential for career growth and development
• Flexible working arrangements (remote work)
• Competitive hourly rate