Specialist - Graphic Design

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Sales Enablement team at Mercer. This role will be based in Gurgaon. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Specialist \t – Digital Media & Graphic Design

The Sales Enablement function is a part supports Mercer across multiple geographies & businesses. Sales Enablement team enables Consultants globally with strategic and bespoke solutions for pre/post sales cycle & marketing processes, increasing Mercer’s chances of winning new business through lead generation, managing commercials, client-focused proposals, strategic research, virtual consulting tool & graphic design support.

The incumbent in this role will ensure creation of compelling designs that enact differentiators in the market with enhanced delivery experience. This position balances design, strategy and operational responsibilities, mentoring the design team and to manage senior stakeholder design projects and relationships independently. The role will focus on:

• Establishing insight-driven design strategies & practices for client facing collaterals to position Mercer stronger in the market
• Highly creative problem solver with blend of business & artistic abilities to communicate ideas and coordinate with stakeholders
• Delivering quality service to the stakeholders by driving and optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency in project management
• Collaborating with businesses on strategic initiatives as well as working on operational improvements to benefit the design process
• Experience with project management, mentoring/coaching, and strategically influencing design is a must
• Flexibility to work with global stakeholders for project management & discussion/calls
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of visual identity & design principles
• Understanding cultural sensitivity across countries and business needs of the operating companies to deliver high quality designs

We will count on you for

• Collaborate with process managers, communication specialists, designers, strategists and sales consultants to design communication/business collateral
• Create client-facing materials like presentations, placemat, bio-booklet, executive summary, proposals, flyer, reports, motion graphic & animation that strictly adhere to company’s branding, templates, and design guidelines/principles
• Should be able to execute from basic formatting to concept-based designs and animations across all digital, print and multimedia platform
• Comprehend & create complex charts / graphs / infographics / illustrations, and artwork, using Adobe/Microsoft software products
• Manage multiple concurrent design projects while maintaining creative innovation, brand alignment, quality and continuous performance improvement.
• Strong understanding of design principles and visual system – review and finalize deliverables
• Maintain quality standards by way of peer review checklists
• Make reviewer changes to content and design as required with a strong attention to detail

What you need to have:

• Bachelor degree in a graphic design, or closely related discipline
• Proven experience working as a graphic designer – minimum 3-5 years in a corporate consulting or business firm, or in a creative service environment
• Experience with visual and digital storytelling, presentations, and animation
• Ability to be creative within established guidelines
• Mandatory: Advanced and proven knowledge of MS PowerPoint
• Mandatory: Expertise and experience working in latest Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro), and MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel). Familiarity with video production & animation (Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Audition) will be a value add
• Self-motivated, organized and ability to work as a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time working under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Possession of excellent oral and written skills required along with interpersonal skills

What makes you stand out?

• Certified Adobe designer/Graphic design pertinent degree with corporate design expertise Proficiency in motion graphics, video production, audio/video editing and animation using Adobe Premiere Pro, After effects and Audition Strong communication & interpersonal skills, ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team
• Experience of working with senior internal stakeholders preferred
• Good understanding of design principles and visual identity
• Excellent eye for detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize time effectively
• Adaptable and able to pick up new technologies

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, caste, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.