Creative Services, Specialist

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

75d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Creative Services Specialist will provide high-level visual and logistical support to senior leaders, with a focus on creating polished, executive-ready presentation materials. This individual will partner closely with leadership to deliver professional presentations, event collateral, and internal communication materials that align with enterprise standards and leadership messaging. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly responsive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graphic Design or other creative arts degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with people leaders, product owners, communications, marketing, and other crew to define, plan, and coordinate content, design, and presentation solutions.
• Participates extensively during brainstorming sessions and helps consolidate deliverables and solutions from various contributors.
• Uses creative tools to enhance Vanguard's communications and marketing capabilities and effectiveness.
• Transforms draft materials and concepts into concise and meaningful visuals, media, and/or design solutions.
• Directs and manages multiple and/or higher profile creative services projects and ensures a cohesive production or end-product.
• Considers feedback from team and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates awareness of and application of strategic themes, plans, and goals.
• Provides hands-on creative and logistical production support.
• Manages last-minute edits, version control, and formatting updates with accuracy.
• Coordinates with print and production vendors to prepare materials for leadership meetings and events.
• Designs presentation visuals to support Town Halls, offsites, and executive engagements.
• Provides day-of and post-event creative support where needed.
• Maintains and develops design standards and brand identity.
• Complies with Vanguard policies regarding electronic media.
• Manages a repository of branded templates, presentation assets, and visual resources.
• Coordinates with print and production vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials.
• May collaborate with and oversee external vendors on implementing artistic services or design solutions for Vanguard.
• Troubleshoots with the business and leaders to ensure finalized products satisfy clients' needs and expectations.
• Garners support from leaders and overcomes obstacles.
• Oversees the budget and resourcing constraints and communicates proactively to leaders of any concerns.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Proficient in professional graphic design applications like Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Express, Firefly, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree