Candidates can click apply and should select “Marketing & Corporate Communications” as a business preference, as well as “Atlanta” as a primary location preference in order to be considered.

Introduction

Led by our CMO (ex-global CMO of Pepsi and Buzzfeed,) BlackRock is changing the way the financial services sector talks to its audiences. To help do this, we are recruiting into our talented internal creative agency/studio in Atlanta, part of a wider 40-strong Global Creative team.

We create category-busting, purpose-based marketing communications and design work and are helping redefine what marketing in the financial sector can be.

BlackRock offers advanced work/life balance policies including no maximum limit paid leave policy, no dress code and flexible working from home.

BlackRock is the No1 firm in our industry in the Fortune annual survey of Most Admired Companies.

The role

• Junior-level agency or inhouse designer to help create innovative and engaging marketing communications for high profile conferences, product launches, presentations, web content, ads, videos, DM and marketing material.
• Talented visual designer, creative and with an eagerness to learn.
• Visual storytelling expertise at turning complex content into simple, beautiful, visual stories.
• Design and technical artworking of numerous pieces of marketing material.
• Application of brand identity system, typography, photography, color and other ingredients to create innovative visuals that meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and switch seamlessly between them.
• Confident presentation of design work to senior internal stakeholders.
• Bring new ideas to the table for design trends, infographics, photography and new ways of improving the creative output.
• Digital, design or advertising agency experience an advantage, including experiential marketing agencies, designing immersive physical environments.

You need to have

• Exceptional visual design skills.
• Standout portfolio of work.
• Scrupulous attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Undergraduate degree in art direction, design etc, preferred.

Software skills:

• Proficient user of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, etc.
• Developing knowledge or interest in any or all of the following: Sketch, Aftereffects, Premiere, XD, Zeplin, Invision, etc a plus.
• ‘Second string’ skills (eg UX/UI, video, video animation, photography, illustration, etc) an advantage.

Soft skills

• Keen and energetic collaborator with colleagues.
• Hard-working with a can-do attitude to getting projects done and delivered on time.
• No fear of deadlines and a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to confidently discuss work with senior colleagues and clients.

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable.