Job Description
Job Description
Primary Functions & Responsibilities
To succeed in this role, the Graphics Associate must possess strong interpersonal skills, be a conceptual thinker, creative, articulate and can understand and convey a variety of concepts. Outstanding execution and organization skills combined with excellent judgment and exemplary ethics and values are imperative. Under supervision, the Graphics Associate will provide leverage across the following responsibilities:
• Assist investment professionals with formatting, design and visual presentation aspects of marketing materials and presentations in conformance with firm branding standards. This includes but is not limited to PowerPoint decks, white papers, factsheets, RFPs, advertisements and newsletters.
• Provide support with other dynamic content and graphics-intensive initiatives such as logos, employee photos and special conceptual design projects
• The Graphics Associate provides ongoing support to the Senior Website Designer on website imagery and design enhancements as well as content edits (CMS, HTML) for all Ares websites.
• Provide backup assistance for the Creative Solutions Lead Coordinator with the work requests queue and additional workflow coordination.
• The Graphics Associate may, over time, additionally provide support on other dynamic content and graphics-intensive initiatives, such as podcasts, animation and videos.
Qualifications
Education:
• College degree in Graphics Design or a related degree is preferred
• 3-4 years of minimum work experience, preferably in the Financial Services industry
Experience Required:
Highly experienced in:
• Microsoft Office (e.g., MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• PowerPoint and MS Word template design and standardization best-practices
• Acrobat Pro
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (i.e., InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). After Effects, Premiere, Audition and Adobe XD experience preferred.
• HTML or other coding experience preferred
General Requirements:
• Ensure an engaging client experience and achievement of program objectives by consistently meeting deadlines on assigned events and projects and keeping stakeholders apprised
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and remain detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
• A solutions-oriented self-starter with ability to see the big picture
• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones
• An analytical mind and a passion for bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
• Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style, well-developed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Highly resourceful; able to collaborate; strength in time management with high stakes deadlines
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner
Reporting Relationships
Head of Creative Solutions
Primary Functions & Responsibilities
To succeed in this role, the Graphics Associate must possess strong interpersonal skills, be a conceptual thinker, creative, articulate and can understand and convey a variety of concepts. Outstanding execution and organization skills combined with excellent judgment and exemplary ethics and values are imperative. Under supervision, the Graphics Associate will provide leverage across the following responsibilities:
• Assist investment professionals with formatting, design and visual presentation aspects of marketing materials and presentations in conformance with firm branding standards. This includes but is not limited to PowerPoint decks, white papers, factsheets, RFPs, advertisements and newsletters.
• Provide support with other dynamic content and graphics-intensive initiatives such as logos, employee photos and special conceptual design projects
• The Graphics Associate provides ongoing support to the Senior Website Designer on website imagery and design enhancements as well as content edits (CMS, HTML) for all Ares websites.
• Provide backup assistance for the Creative Solutions Lead Coordinator with the work requests queue and additional workflow coordination.
• The Graphics Associate may, over time, additionally provide support on other dynamic content and graphics-intensive initiatives, such as podcasts, animation and videos.
Qualifications
Education:
• College degree in Graphics Design or a related degree is preferred
• 3-4 years of minimum work experience, preferably in the Financial Services industry
Experience Required:
Highly experienced in:
• Microsoft Office (e.g., MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• PowerPoint and MS Word template design and standardization best-practices
• Acrobat Pro
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (i.e., InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). After Effects, Premiere, Audition and Adobe XD experience preferred.
• HTML or other coding experience preferred
General Requirements:
• Ensure an engaging client experience and achievement of program objectives by consistently meeting deadlines on assigned events and projects and keeping stakeholders apprised
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and remain detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
• A solutions-oriented self-starter with ability to see the big picture
• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones
• An analytical mind and a passion for bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
• Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style, well-developed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Highly resourceful; able to collaborate; strength in time management with high stakes deadlines
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner
Reporting Relationships
Head of Creative Solutions
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Graphic Designer position is now open for candidates interested in the Web / Graphic Design Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Web / Graphic Design Jobs is a plus.