Graphic Designer

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Graphic Designer based out of either our Manchester or Warsaw office. Reporting to the Creative Director and working within the Design & Creative (D&C) Team, the successful candidate will provide high-quality print, web, and presentation design solutions to meet the broad spectrum of business needs. This role also acts as a guardian of Fitch's visual branding, responsible for the creation and approval of design and creative content across Fitch Group. You'll consult with various teams to promote a "One Fitch" experience.

What We Offer:

• Experience working for a global organization with several sub-brands requiring design and creative attention.
• A collaborative culture where your ideas can make a significant impact.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive and dynamic environment.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Understand our client’s needs and ensure we meet their delivery deadlines.
• Think beyond the brief and use your creativity to develop solutions.
• Maintain and develop existing brand principles across Fitch Group.
• Design and implement creative solutions and templates while ensuring adherence to identity and style protocols.
• Provide design support for presentations, ensuring high standards and brand consistency.

What You Need to Have:

• A standout portfolio of work, preferably in the Financial Services sector across collateral types.
• Exceptional people skills and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Project management experience of moving projects from concept to completion and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• In-depth understanding of print and digital design processes.
• Demonstrate a thorough grasp of the latest and emerging Gen AI technologies, site and social trends and techniques.
• Experience working with animation and video editing a plus.
• 3+ years of experience at a creative agency or in-house brand team.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Express).
• Proficient skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word, with an emphasis on template design.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• The ideal candidate is self-motivated, self-sufficient, and capable of making judgment calls in a fast-paced business environment.
• They should possess advanced technical skills, a keen eye for design and document layout, and confidence in the graphical interpretation of data.
• Familiarity with the financial services sector and its terminology is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide and receive constructive advice to team members and internal clients are essential.
• Qualification to degree level.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority. We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning. Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.