Graphic Designer (PowerPoint) Buffalo The Martin Group - 3.8 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $37,000 - $50,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Professional art or design Full Job Description Summary You will be responsible for designing and producing specialized graphic materials, specifically Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, while managing a variety of deadlines. At The Martin Group, we love what we do and care greatly about how we do it. You will be successful in this role if you are passionate about deeply engaging with your team, the client, and community, are driven by inspiring action toward creative solutions, and consistently strive for precision in execution. Primary Responsibilities Supports the execution of the strategy. Ensures a creative yet consistent look and feel that adheres to and supports internal and clients' brands, visual identity, legal guidelines and messaging. Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze problems and plan for solutions. Creates presentations. Ensures consistency in packaging mechanicals for clients brand while assisting with layout options, color usage. Keeps tracks of assigned hours & enters timesheets accurately and on time. Works closely with more senior members of the creative team. Minimal image retouching, clipping paths, and art manipulation. Communicates effectively internally and at times, externally. Works across departments to identify issues and potential solutions to problems Encourages feedback, positively responding to coaching and proactively striving for constant improvement. Takes initiative to ask questions and identify solutions to problems. Understands assigned responsibilities. Makes an effort to learn industry drivers and how the Agency fits into the market. Understands the role and can execute responsibilities with minimal supervision. Understands how the role interacts with other departments. Understands and uses the tools and technology for assigned responsibilities as well as Agency mandated platforms. Is aware of tools and technology in related fields. Demonstrates passion for making a difference internally, for the client, and the community. Has a team first mentality, going above and beyond the role to make a difference. Proactively looks for ways to help the team succeed Skills and Abilities Extensive demonstrated experience working with Microsoft PowerPoint Can stay organized and consistent Ability to keep up with fast paced work flow while staying on schedule and budget Maintains a positive and calm demeanor Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Primary) Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Secondary) Background knowledge of printing processes and prepress procedures, and knows when to ask for help. Requirements Bachelor's degree in graphic design—or related field—or equivalent work experience required Minimum of 1 year of experience in graphic design in a creative environment