LEAF Designer I (Hybrid - Philadelphia, PA)

Overview:

Develops and creates visually appealing, user-friendly, and highly functional websites, videos and/or brand materials for M&T Equipment Finance Group (MTEFG). Guides the design process, from conceptualization to implementation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in the website, video, and/or brand material design process by providing creative direction, insights, and innovative design solutions.
• Ensure MTEFG website, video, and/or brand material design in meeting current standards as well as brand and company strategies; troubleshoot and solve any discovered issues.   
• Analyze and audit existing websites, video, and/or brand material design for user experience, consistency, brand, and functionality.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.  Provide clear timelines, milestones, and progress updates to stakeholders.
• Review analytics on a regular basis and develop recommendations to improve activity, user experience and engagement.
• Research new designs and/or web standards, provide recommendations and strategies to improve designs, web presence, and/or user and brand experience.  Ensure designs are visually appealing, consistent, and aligned with brand identity.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

Not Applicable

Education and Experience Required:

Associate’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ graphic design experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 4 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ graphic design experience

Prior experience with pertinent graphic design software

Experience specific to web proficiency or print design and production

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Proven verbal and written communications skills

Proven organizational skills

Proven creative skills

Detail-oriented

Education and Experience Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Communications, Fine Arts, or related field

Experience with pertinent web analytics services or graphic design software

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