SharePoint Designer

Job description

Job summary: Successfully produces complex conceptualization of ideas to create original art used in the development of electronic/print projects. Uses advanced knowledge of web and new media design skills to produce creative, comprehensive layouts and designs for electronic client deliverables. Maintains and applies advanced design / interactive design skills and a broad knowledge of current design and new media production techniques. Uses advanced communication skills to offer multifaceted conceptual design solutions based on strategies in relation to client business needs. Manages and oversees complex design projects from concept through production, effectively prioritizes and assigns work, and balances multiple priorities simultaneously. Plans and schedules resources to meet client commitments and deadlines. Serves as Creative Business Services (CBS) project manager and works effectively in a team environment.

Purpose of the job:

·  Effectively creates layouts with strong typography and appropriate use of color, images and fonts, allowing for readability of type.
·  Effectively creates interactive presentations or proposals using a variety of software tools.
·  Develops architecture, artwork and basic programming for creation of new media presentations, graphics web design and on-screen presentations.
·  Develops complex concepts for packaging design and carries through with the construction of ideas.
·  Design skills in PowerPoint, Infographics and Outlook newsletters.
·  Knowledge in web design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and SharePoint
·  Effectively utilizes styles, master pages, templates, tracking, kerning and leading.
·  Maintains expertise with Adobe Creative Suite software, intermediate skills in Dreamweaver and proficiency in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
·  Fundamental knowledge for troubleshooting technical issues in electronic files for web and on screen viewing - graphic linking, file size, venue execution.
·  Develops best practices utilizing "state-of-the-art" techniques, equipment, and advancements within the design community.
·  Assists in establishing vendor lists, develops and maintains vendor relationships, and works with external vendors regarding the coordination of production for external products and services.
·  Raises awareness and supports firm brand.
·  Understands, implements, and strictly adheres to the quality standards and procedures established by EY, including creative standards and guidelines.
·  May train other senior designers, designers, and document specialists in the use of design principles, as well as the use of specific design tools.
·  Excellent team working, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, and persuade.
·  Pursues and shares best practices within the department and among staff.
·  Utilizes the web based database to ensure all time and materials are billed correctly, project instructions and client interactions are fully documented.
·  Creates timelines and cost estimates for client approval.

Analytical/Decision making responsibilities:

·  Thinks strategically to relate design work to the client's business needs.
·  Influences clients to choose an effective design and deliverable solution within budget requirements.
·  Facilitates project meetings and positive discussions relating to appropriate graphics methods/techniques to meet project requirements.
·  Successfully negotiates project deadlines to create timelines, determines project scope to define cost estimates, and schedule changes for client approval.

Knowledge and skills requirements:

·  Portfolio: A strong electronic design portfolio with a variety of current, leading edge design work.
·  Communication skills: Good communication skills in English are essential as the role requires direct communication with international team members and clients.
·  Tools: Excellent technical knowledge in Adobe After effects, HTML, Premiere and related Adobe products are pre-requisits for this role. Should be well versed in HTML/CSS, Javascript and other client-side scripting languages.

Supervision responsibilities:
Will act as a team lead and will have associated supervision responsibilities including people management, project management and performance management responsibilities.
Acts as an advisor/coach in a peer mentor role or as a subject matter expert.

Other requirements:
May be asked/required to travel to work at an actual client site or another location as part of a project team providing design, conceptualization and solutions pertaining to deliverables

Job requirements:

Education

·  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Graphic Design and/or related discipline, or relevant work experience.

Experience

·  5+ years

Certification requirements
A diploma certificate in multimedia from a reputed institution.