Creative Services, Specialist

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

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About The Position

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.

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.
• Proficient in professional graphic design applications like Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Express, Firefly, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)

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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree