Graphic Designer

Franklin Templeton•New York, NY

15d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Fiduciary Trust International is a premier investment and wealth management firm with a commitment to growing and protecting wealth across generations. We offer a dynamic and collaborative approach to managing wealth for high-net-worth and ultra high-net-worth individuals and families, family offices, endowments, foundations, and institutions. Our investment managers, tax and estate planning professionals work together to develop holistic strategies to optimize clients’ portfolios while mitigating the impact of taxes on their wealth. As a fiduciary, the guidance we provide is in the best interests of our clients, without conflict or competing benefits. We offer boutique customization and deep expertise in specialized investment, tax and planning strategies alongside sophisticated technology and custody platforms. Fiduciary Trust International is owned by Franklin Templeton, a dynamic firm that spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, giving us many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. With clients in over 150 countries and offices on six continents, you’ll get exposed to different cultures, people, and business development happening around the world. The Graphic Designer reports to the Regional Marketing Director and works in close partnership with the Head of Marketing and members of the marketing team. This role supports and helps shape Fiduciary Trust International's visual brand identity across all marketing touchpoints, including events and sponsorships, sales collateral, digital marketing, social media, thought leadership, advertising and internal communications. As the firm's dedicated graphic designer, this individual will play a foundational role in establishing and evolving the creative capabilities of the marketing team. The Graphic Designer will maintain a consistent, elevated brand experience while helping bring marketing strategies to life through thoughtful, high-quality design. Working across a wide variety of projects, the Graphic Designer will translate business objectives into compelling visual communications that support brand awareness, client engagement and business development. This position requires a highly organized, collaborative and self-directed designer who is comfortable managing multiple priorities, partnering with stakeholders across the firm and balancing creativity with the precision and attention to detail expected within a wealth management organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
2–5 years of graphic design experience, preferably within financial services, professional services or another highly regulated industry.
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence across print, digital and presentation design.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Experience using Figma for collaborative design and digital asset creation.
Strong PowerPoint design skills with experience creating executive-level presentations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
Understanding of typography, layout, color theory and visual hierarchy.
Familiarity with print production processes and digital design best practices.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Comfortable working independently with limited creative oversight while seeking input when appropriate.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships across departments.
Curious, collaborative and eager to continue developing both creative and technical skills.

Responsibilities

Help shape, execute and evolve Fiduciary Trust International's visual identity across all client-facing and internal marketing materials.
Ensure consistency overall design standards, including layout, typography, color and imagery guidelines, across channels and materials.
Partner with the marketing leadership team to refine and expand brand guidelines, design templates and creative standards as the firm's marketing capabilities continue to grow.
Design and produce a wide range of marketing and business development materials across print and digital channels, including brochures, presentations, thought leadership, client communications, sales materials, infographics, advertisements, email campaigns, social media assets, event communications, signage and promotional materials.
Create executive-level PowerPoint presentations and presentation graphics that communicate complex information clearly, professionally and in alignment with the firm's brand standards.
Develop visual assets that support the firm's website, email marketing, social media channels, digital advertising and thought leadership initiatives, optimizing designs for multiple platforms and audiences.
Design creative materials for client events, conferences and sponsorships, including invitations, event branding, signage, digital displays, presentation graphics and other attendee-facing collateral.
Prepare print-ready and digital production files, ensuring accuracy, consistency, quality and adherence to brand standards.
Collaborate with marketing and business partners early in the creative process to develop visual concepts that communicate complex ideas clearly, strengthen storytelling and advance marketing objectives.
Incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders while maintaining brand standards and design integrity.
Manage multiple concurrent design projects from concept through final production.
Prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Coordinate with external vendors, printers and production partners as needed.
Maintain organized project files and digital asset libraries.
Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies and best practices across print, digital and presentation design.
Identify opportunities to improve creative processes, templates and workflows.

Benefits

annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan with a generous match
recognition rewards
comprehensive benefits package
range of competitive healthcare options
insurance
disability benefits
employee stock investment program
learning resources
career development programs
reimbursement for certain education expenses
paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays)
motivational wellbeing program