Junior Creative Designer

locations

New York, NY (1271 AOA/6th Ave)

time type

Full time

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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 toconceptualize, 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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Why Mizuho

Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams.

We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions.

If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you.