Senior Visual Designer 12m FTC

Job Description

About Columbia Threadneedle InvestmentsYoull find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority.Here, youll find growth and career opportunities across all our businesses. Were intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,000 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 450 investment professionalssharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies and we have the capability to build tailored solutions matched to clients specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented and dedicated people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment thatsupports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We encourage applications from returners to the industry. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Job Purpose StatementWhere youll fit in & what our team goals are... Your role is to establish and implement the visual direction for a focused portfolio of work within the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Brand, Creative, & Content Team, in support of product and company marketing initiatives. You will collaborate with copywriters,junior designers, producers, and other team members to conceive and execute powerful and effective creative ideas. You will execute the visual identity for creative campaigns and communications from idea to implementation whilst ensuring all work adheres tobrand standards while also pushing for constant improvement. Role ResponsibilitiesHow youll spend your time... Collaborate with other designers, writers, producers, and other team members to conceive and execute powerful and effective creative ideas Responsible for the design of a focused portfolio of work with the Brand, Value Add, or Run the Business team Create production-ready designs and layouts, establishing the visual identity for specific campaigns and executions, using design to define and communicate powerful ideas Support the teams overall creative vision Develop and support strong relationships with key stakeholders Set a strong, professional example for your reports and peers Support creative leaders across the larger team to ensure consistent visual storytelling and branding Present and champion the teams work to Creative Directors and other internal and external stakeholders Key CapabilitiesTo be successful in this role you will have... Solid experience in relevant roles History of success across multiple creative projects, categories, and channels; experience in the financial sector or other regulated industry preferred Excellent communications and management skills Ability to identify, nurture, and advocate for top-notch design ideas and talent Ability to sell ideas, and solicit and respond to feedback Strong conceptual abilities, design skills, and knowledge of modern marketing design Expertise in the Adobe Suite Desired CapabilitiesIf you also had this, it would be great... Relevant professional qualification.