Graphic Designer Details

Financial Times - New York, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

About Us

Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences. We're a digital-first organization made up of journalists, technologists, product managers, event planners, strategists, commercial and finance experts, marketing and communications specialists - and much more. Our strength is in our employees, who hail from all different backgrounds and walks of life.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

The Role / Position Overview

Money-Media , a fast growing division of the FT, is an online media firm which provides news and intelligence for specialized businesses through their extensive suite of products.

We are seeking a graphic designer to join our marketing team. The candidate will work closely with the Senior Marketing Designer and marketing team to create engaging graphics across digital and print. The candidate should be self-motivated and able to work independently, but also open-minded to constructive feedback. In addition to having a clean, corporate design sense, he/she must have excellent organizational and communication skills; be extremely detail-oriented; deadline-focused; and possess strong production skills. Being flexible and able to tackle multiple projects simultaneously is a must.

A design portfolio is required in order to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and design marketing materials, including email templates, digital ads, printed conference materials, social media content, and more

  • Assist Senior Marketing Designer with projects as needed

  • Work with marketing team to brainstorm and execute campaign ideas

  • Ensure that projects are completed according to deadlines

  • Acquire in-depth knowledge of Money-Media’s brands and core audiences

  • Other ancillary duties as assigned

Required Skills / Experience

  • Meticulous, organized and efficient

  • Receptive to constructive criticism and can handle rejection of designs

  • Excellent creative thinking, graphic design and typography skills

  • Adept with Adobe Creative Cloud software, with a focus on Illustrator and Photoshop

  • Proficiency in HTML and CSS

  • Animation experience is preferred

  • Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a plus

  • Collaborative and team oriented, but also capable of working independently

  • Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to take on new challenges and learn new skills

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, and Giving Back opportunities.

Further Information

The FT are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.


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Posted on : 3 years ago