Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description

Job DescriptionWere a growing business with exciting plans for the future. To us our people, our brand and our collective expertise are the key components that make us who we are - one IQ-EQ team operating across each of our 25 jurisdictions. We value our brand and recognisethe importance of showcasing it to the maximum across all touchpoints. Were proud of what weve achieved to date - we recently picked up the award for Brand of the Year in our industry - but want to do more. As a Senior Graphic Designer, youll work closely with globally dispersed cross-functional teams to produce a wide range of design outputs, supported by the wider design team. Youll engage with a diverse network of stakeholders and lead the development ofhigh-quality creative content - including print, digital and video - designed to drive the IQ-EQ brand globally across all markets. Youll manage a large number of projects, small and large, at any one time, ensuring that each is delivered to the highest ofstandards, and fully in line with IQ-EQs brand guidelines. Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of design and creative outputs to support the growth agenda of a 5,000 strong organisation. These outputs will support our three segments, key strategic initiatives (both internal and external), and other ad-hoc projects
• Manage workflow, budgets and administrative tasks needed to ensure the efficient functioning of the design team
• Act as a partner to the Group marketing team and wider business, offering creative guidance to ensure we produce market leading campaigns and design outputs
• Manage and evolve IQ-EQs brand guidelines as a key cornerstone of our creative identity
• Keep on top of developments within the field of graphic design, implementing where appropriate to ensure were always leaders
• Manage freelance designers as required, ensuring they deliver quality brand-compliant outputs
• Ensure that all employees know and understand our unique brand and how to use it through the development of clear guidelines and internal training programmes
• Focus on driving brand awareness, sustainability, and profitable growth
• Be hungry to know what works by tracking the effectiveness of everything we do
• Manage all creative resources including internal traffic management and creative production schedules and budget management
• Manage the relationship with and engagement of external suppliers as required
• Live our company values by actively supporting and mentoring team members along their personal career journey

QualificationsEducation/professional qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in graphic design
• Degree-level qualification in a related field or in-house expertise in a related business within financial or professional services
• Strong creative design ability

Background experience

• A graphic design expert with proven experience in producing consistently high quality design outputs across a range of mediums
• An excellent creative eye combined with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using a number of graphic design platforms, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Canva, MS Office required. Experience working with Foleon would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong collaboration, project management, planning and multi-channel delivery experience
• Experience managing different stakeholder relationships, developing cross-cultural networks and tactfully challenging opinions to achieve desired outcomes
• Excellent eye for detail and upholding visual and verbal identity
• High levels of self-motivation and personal accountability, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the team and peer group
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
• People management experience preferred but not essential

Languages required

• Fluent in English a must. As a global business fluency in another language especially French would be a distinct plus

Additional informationAt IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We alsooffer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices. Company descriptionIQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.