The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of June 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.We are seeking an exceptionally capable graphic designer to work with design and user experience team in Hyderabad, Bengaluru or Gurugram. The Design and User Experience (DX) team is an integral part of the infrastructure group within DESIS at the D. E. Shaw group. Our team focuses on designing intuitive interfaces and products that provide meaningful and relevant experiences for our users.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
As a member of the team, you will be responsible for developing and designing visual assets including storyboards, icons, product labels, and data visualization infographics. You must possess a thorough understanding of design languages followed by UI frameworks and must be able to maintain and systematically improve the design language to align with the industry’s best practices. You must be able to create promotional emails/newsletters, advertisements, web banners, and social content and must have a thorough understanding of research colors, styles, current trends, iconography, and brand creation guidelines. You will develop presentations and communicate design solutions to the team and clients, be involved in various event marketing-related activities within the firm, collaborate with external design agencies for firm-wide marketing-related artefacts, and work with the documentation team to develop easy-to-understand walkthrough and splash screens for user onboarding.The role involves creating and maintaining high standards of creative designs. You will independently perform medium to high complexity creative tasks that are cohesive, simple, intuitive, and customer-centric while following the style guides. You will work on multiple creative projects and independently manage time to meet deadlines, incorporating creative execution best practices to ensure high-volume designs are delivered in a timely manner. You will become a Subject Matter Expert on any visual design artefacts within the firm, and present work to design teams, user experience teams, and key stakeholders for review and feedback while staying customer focused. You will collaborate with peers and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, cohesive, and creative deliverables that are well-documented and ready for execution, as well as effectively communicate and present your ideas to stakeholders. Additionally, you will contribute to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive culture where all voices are heard and where we are enabled to do our best work.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate should hold-Basic qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/ Visual Design/ Visual Communication/ Graphic Design related creative studies, with 0-5 years of equivalent and proven work experience
- Intermediate/high proficiency in design principles like typography, composition, scale, color theory and an advanced knowledge of how those principles work together
- Outstanding verbal, written and graphical communication abilities
- Outstanding organization, time management and interpersonal skills
- The desire and ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a dynamic work environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at one time to meet tight deadlines
- Exposure to digital platform (web, tablet and mobile) design experience and understanding for cross platform design guidelines
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects and Proficiency in UI prototyping tools such as Axure, Adobe XD, FIGMA
- Good drawing and sketching ability, both traditional and digital (Vector based illustration skills)
- Experience and comfort negotiating with and presenting to engineering and marketing teams
- Knowledge and understanding of HTML/CSS for front end design styling
- An open and receptive attitude to design critique but also able to represent your own work
- Exposure to motion graphics and video editing skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Prior experience in the financial domain of working with investment banks, HFTs, fintech-based startups, or tech startups
Interested candidates can apply through our website:
https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/ContractorVisDesSept25We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative.The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers.Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
