Junior Graphic Designer (New York)
We are seeking a motivated and determined Junior GraphicDesigner to join our team in our New York office. Applicants must have strongcorporate design and information graphic skills. You must also take directionwell understand tight deadlines scheduling and process management.
Responsibilities
The specific details of a junior designers role will varydepending on the project. The candidate will regularly need to:
- Collaborate with and support two seniordesigners.
- Execute design concepts that deliver on goalsand are technically feasible to implement.
- Translate marketing/product ideas into effectivedesign (sell sheets promotional products report layouts PowerPoints datavisualizations/infographics etc.
- Produce web content (emails promotionalmaterials social graphics and banner ads)
- Collaborate with colleagues across the firm todeliver design elements on brand and to specification
- Manage and prioritize multiple last minutecreative direction and multiple rounds of edits
Necessary skills
A junior designer needs a wide range of design and creativecapabilities. These include:
- A bachelors degree in design or related field.
- 13 years of design experience in a highvolume deadlinedrivenenvironment.
- Expert proficiency in the latest versions of AdobeCreative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop) & Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPointWord Excel). HTML CSS and Javascript are a plus.
- Attention to detail and good organizationalskills.
- A portfolio that demonstrates fluency in allareas of visual design (have exceptional skills in typography layout colortheory information design).
- The ability to manage competing projects andshifting priorities to meet deadlines all with a professional demeanor andpositive attitude.
- Proactivity in anticipating problems proposingsolutions and initiating collaborative resolution.
From timetotime a junior graphic designer may need to workhours that arent typical so a flexible approach is needed to get the bestfrom the job. Most of our work is digital (either PDF or web) but we do havethe occasional need to print. Familiarity with both environments is useful. Additionallyan interest in global politics is helpful.
To apply please submit cover letter resume and portfolio.
Perks of working at Eurasia Group:
- An amazing mission to help ourclients capitalize on the opportunities and manage the risks created by theimpact of politics on markets around the world.
- The opportunity to work with atalented and entrepreneurial team in a global environment.
- Flexible work environment withcontemporary offices located in New York (Flatiron) DC (DuPont Circle) and London(Clerkenwell).
- PTO bank of 23 days 10 paidholidays and 2 summer Fridays.
- A strong belief in worklifebalance.
- Competitive salary plus incentivecompensation plan.
- Rich benefits package EGcontributes 8290 to medical and dental premiums 100 employerpaid LTD STDand life insurance 401(k) plus fully vested employer match and pretaxcommuter benefits.
- Business casual dress code.
- Employee referral program thatbegins at $1000.
Eurasia Group is an equal opportunity employer.