Mid-Level Designer

Moody’s is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Designer to join our creative team. This role is responsible for developing custom designs across an array of digital and print materials, including the development of custom logos, infographics, websites, social media and event graphics, and a wide range of marketing collateral. The Mid-Level Designer should possess a passion for design, with the ability to think conceptually and collaborate with a diverse set of team members and business partners.
This role will help to facilitate global, graphic consistency for Moody’s, with adherence to established brand standards and alignment with the strategic objectives of the business. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communications skills and a keen eye for detail, with the experience to see through all stages of the creative process. Highly capable project management and multitasking skills with attention to each clients’ needs is a must.

Core Responsibilities:
1. Create innovative and brand-compliant designs, meeting project timelines and internal client parameters
2. Collaborate with various teams to collectively produce strong and innovative designs
3. Present work to the creative team / internal clients, bringing a strong point of view
4. Oversee design of external advertising campaigns and internal marketing initiatives
5. Develop eye-catching graphics and layouts for PowerPoint that are rich in detail, animation, and other sophisticated design elements
6. Assist with overall corporate brand governance across all visual communications to ensure global consistency
7. Proactively suggest enhancements to Moody’s brand and work alongside team to update documentation

• 4-6 years’ experience in design and branding experience, preferably in financial or corporate environment. A web-based portfolio showcasing digital and print samples is necessary to apply for this role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional English proficiency
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in art, design, or related field
• Work well under pressure, time-sensitive, and rapidly evolving situations with a high attention to detail
• Strong foundational knowledge of layout, color, typography, photography, iconography, and digital media
• Ability to manage and take ownership of work across multiple projects simultaneously, spanning varying deadlines
• Capability to refine business concepts and abstract ideas into clear and compelling images with the skill to iterate quickly
• Superb people skills with a proven track record of interacting with colleagues / senior leadership in cross-functional teams
• Exceptional time management skills
Required Technical Skills:
• Highly experienced with Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Experience designing within PowerPoint, including template creation and developing innovative graphics and slide layouts
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other Office applications
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS with the ability to modify existing code
• Strong understanding of information hierarchy, displaying important details in a way that readers can easily digest
• Familiarity with latest digital and print design trends, standards, and technologies
• Experience with modern web design tools (e.g. Webflow, AEM) is a plus
• Comfortable working in a PC/Windows environment