As a Senior Associat
e Senior Graphic Design, you ideate and deliver best-in-class creatives that intrinsically align with the EY brand (Japan region specific) and business objectives. You liaise with workflow coordinators, art director, and content teams to render creative concepts strategically and tactically into effective collaterals (MS-based applications, print and interactive collaterals). Your primary work involves creating design solutions for impactful proposals, illustrations, layouts and enhanced user experiences, across multiple streams involving Japanese language and business culture. You have an astute understanding of design principles and highly refined sense of aesthetics. So, you comfortably work within the brand and regional specifications, yet push the boundaries to deliver compelling and inspiring creative solutions to customers.
Your key responsibilities
- Conceptualize and design branding materials, such as brochures, placemats, illustrations, layouts, infographics, on-screen presentations, proposals and social media collaterals
- Adhere to EY brand guidelines, meet and exceed defined expectations in terms of aesthetics, quality, turnaround time and efficiency
- Familiar with the latest design trends and advocate the same to team members and customers
- Mentor junior team members on best design practices
- Prioritize deadlines and effectively manage multiple creative projects parallelly
- Communicate effectively with customers while understanding design briefs and sharing ideas
- Provide unique and innovative design solutions to customers and convince them to make the right design choices
- Take ownership and work as a design consultant independently
- Be responsive to customers on calls and emails
- Be a part and contribute towards various organizational initiatives
Skills and attributes for success
- A user-focused approach, blending creativity, innovation, and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of creating infographics and data visualization techniques
- Flawless typography skills and keen sense of balance and intuition when it comes to layout
- Excellent communication (English - comprehension, verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and persuade
- Exceptional attention to detail and overall consistency in quality of work.
- Ability to interact effectively and positively in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of current and future visual trends
- Aptitude for art direction
Good to have
Knowledge about Japanese language (JLPT certified N5-N1), culture and Japanese digital media trends.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Bachelor s degree or college diploma (preferably in Graphic Design or related discipline)*
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Document Cloud (Interactive Media)
- Strong visual design capability A Strong design portfolio showcasing the overall skill set.
- 5+ years of relevant experience - Experience working with global clients.
- *Location specific qualification requirements may differ for Manila, Poland and Argentina. Kindly consult with respective Talent SPOCs for specific information.
Ideally, you ll also have
- Preferable knowledge of Adobe After effects, Premier Pro and motion graphics skills
- Team management experience
Technologies and Tools
Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Document Cloud (Interactive Media)
- Passion to tell stories through the power of visuals
- Creative problem-solving mindset with a flexible can-do attitude
- Self-starter with the ability to understand and translate verbal ideas into impactful, cohesive outputs
- Hands-on experience in developing brochures, newsletters, flyers, banners, business presentations, animated presentations, and various types of marketing collaterals
- Experience working with global clients Confidence, maturity, and ability to understand the Japanese work culture and build strong relationships.
- Confidence, maturity, and ability to build strong client relationships
- A strong team player who is comfortable working collaboratively with others
