Junior Creative Designer
Job Description
Summary
Our Creative Services team is looking for a Visual Designer to join our expanding Corporate Communications and Marketing department. Reporting to the VP, Art Director, Branding and Creative Services, you will be a key player in our Creative Services team responsible for the design/creative projects that support the growth of our global brand.
Our ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and working knowledge of the creative process, with the proven ability to generate high quality multi-channel assets quickly. You must be able to collaborate effectively with a talented team of professionals – across PR, digital marketing, video production, conferences/events and creative services -- to support Mizuho’s business and brand objectives.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior designers to conceptualize, design and produce print and digital designs that align with brand guidelines
Obtain approval of concept through mood boards and comps
Perform multiple design edits based on brand guidelines, art direction and client feedback
Create template-based materials
Source stock photography
Perform retouching, color correction, and collect for output
Create interactive PDF forms
Create storyboards for video and animation projects
Optimize image and video assets for digital and social platforms
Photograph internal events
Accurately apply design strategies to support and strengthen key messages
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in discipline-related field with 1–3 years of experience or demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
Strong design portfolio
Proven expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Acrobat. As well as creating assets in Microsoft Office – Outlook (OTF), PowerPoint etc.
Thorough knowledge of visual design principles, including graphic design, layout, typography, color and corporate identity
Experience in designing for advertising, collateral development, events, websites, presentations, recruiting, social media, templates, and environmental design
Experience in designing impactful creative for social media channels, primarily for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram
High verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate and present creative ideas and concepts convincingly
Strong project management, organizational and time-management skills
Understanding of print and digital production and workflow
Self-starter with the ability to work independently, yet still take creative direction
Ability to thrive in high-paced, team-oriented work environment under tight deadlines
Photography, Webflow, and Email Design experience a plus
Company Overview
Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Bank Ltd. offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
The expected base salary ranges from $78,000.00. - $100,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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