Graphic Designer

Company Description

FinTech Futures is the definitive source of news and analysis of the global fintech sector.

Our publishing platform is the go-to, trusted resource for financial services and tech buyers, sellers, developers, integrators, regulators and other specialists across the sector, big and small.

Our reputation has been earned over the years through our understanding of the industry, investigative journalism and independence. Our website offers daily news, analysis, research and commentary on all things financial services and technology, and a platform for our clients to advertise and generate leads with their content. Our iconic monthly magazine, Banking Technology, in circulation since 1983, provides in-depth research of the industry’s developments and trends. It is available in print and digital.

FinTech Futures also holds industry events including the annual Banking Tech Awards, Banking Tech Awards USA, which recognises the top achievers and innovators within the banking technology community, and the annual PayTech Awards, which celebrates excellence and innovation in the payments industry, and unique virtual roundtable experiences bringing together senior digital transformation decision-makers in banking and finance.

FinTech Futures is part of Informa PLC, a multinational publishing, business intelligence, and exhibitions group.

Job Description

As the Graphic Designer, you will support the creative execution and output of the high volume of graphic design projects for FinTech Futures brand as well as Banking Tech Awards, Banking Tech Awards USA, PayTech Awards and PayTech Awards USA.

You will be responsible for assessing and executing design and production on revolving projects for FinTech Futures such as the magazine, supplements, whitepapers, reports, webinars and the website, as well as other events and the awards portfolio (Banking Tech Awards, Banking Tech Awards USA, PayTech Awards and PayTech Awards USA). Assets will include social banners, sign design, online and print collateral and any other promotion. You will manage your own workflow and will be able to balance and prioritise multiple projects at once to meet deadlines. We are looking for a team player that will collaborate with the team, other designers and departments, execute design work and bring new ideas to the table on how to evolve Informa Connect and FinTech Futures design workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep current with emerging design trends and share innovations with the team
• Design and produce marketing materials including email banners, newsletters, brochures, media packs, videos, web banners, and social collateral for internal and external events
• Create engaging content, images, and infographics for social media
• Base level knowledge of After Effects and Premiere Pro with the ability to edit and export existing content
• Design & layout of the monthly Banking Technology Magazine, other supplements, and editorial publications
• Produce regular videos to promote the FinTech Futures brand, editorial content, and awards events
• Create banners to promote the FinTech Futures What the FinTech? podcast
• Collaborate with the team on project management and brand design implementation
• Uphold business brand guidelines
• Report to the Head of Marketing

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills – must understand scoping work and setting expectations with clients
• Skills in managing multiple projects and teams within aggressive timelines
• Ability to work in a matrixed, high-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple requests at once and assist others on the team
• Experience in events design and marketing/communications is a plus
• Proven technical skills in the following areas:

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Microsoft programs
• Video creative and editing software

Additional Information

We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.

As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr