Junior Graphic Designer

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.

As a Junior Designer, you will be responsible for supporting the Learning & Professional Development Team by creating visually appealing and effective designs for events, programs, and other projects. You will work closely with the Senior Designer to hone your creative skills, while also having the opportunity to work on your own projects. This is an entry-level, part-time role. While this position is primarily remote, candidates must have the ability to travel into Janney’s Philadelphia Headquarters up to twice per month.

What You Are Good At

• Time Management: Able to produce high-quality materials while prioritizing projects and adhering to deadlines.
• Communication: Collaborate with fellow team members to develop new approaches for creating more expressive graphics. Work well in a team environment with multiple stakeholders and requests; be open to providing and receiving creative feedback as part of the design process.
• Creativity: A keen eye for aesthetics and details. Strong ability to translate requirements into design. Able to create visualizations that convey accurate messaging for the project.
• Taking Initiative: Take advantage of opportunities to act and move projects forward. Understand the design process enough to take the next step without being asked. Seek opportunities for better design and/or efficiencies within the department and implement solutions.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Use Adobe Cloud Suite to create original and templated designs within an established brand aesthetic, building on, complementing, and refining the current look and feel of Janney internal material.
• Work on a variety of projects developing concepts and designs for both print and digital media, including but not limited to: brochures, PowerPoint/Word templates, logo branding, websites graphics, email communications, agendas, certificates, event signage, app graphics, and flyers.
• Create timelines; set and attend meetings as needed; balance and prioritize workload.
• Modify and revise existing designs to meet department needs or to improve design quality, including handouts or collateral, such as fillable forms and one-pagers.
• Continually stay up-to-date on design trends and best practices to ensure that designs are innovative and effective.
  
  

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in a corporate/internal graphic design role is preferred, however, entry-level candidates with a strong design portfolio will also be considered.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word) is required.
• Experience designing both print and digital media with a keen eye for aesthetics and detailed work.
• Ability to take direction and work independently on deliverables as needed; able to manage projects from conception to completion with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A positive attitude with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Cvent, PoliteMail, Monday, and Microsoft Teams preferred, but not required.
  
  

Why work for us?

Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. Although work makes up a large portion of an employee’s life, we believe that a balance between work and non-work activities is essential to maintain quality performance and a positive work atmosphere. We offer a competitive package including Paid Paternal Leave, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future. Explore further.

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm. Attracting, hiring, and retaining diverse talent is a priority for the firm. We succeed because of the people who choose to work here; the depth of their skills, experiences, diversity of thoughts and backgrounds.

Fostering a positive workplace experience remains a top priority. We’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification, which recognizes employers that create an outstanding employee experience. Based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Janney, this prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to our people and culture.

People are our strongest asset. We recognize that when our team members thrive, our firm is more successful.

Janney is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity within our workplace. We provide an environment that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, achievement and acceptance regardless of age, disability, education, gender, gender expression, gender identity, job level, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other protected factors. Janney is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.