Graphic Designer

About MCU:

At Municipal Credit Union, we believe that an incredible culture helps create a happy and motivated team that works hard to achieve the best results for themselves and their members. For more than 100 years, MCU has provided affordable financial products and convenient services to a membership base that is now comprised of over 600,000 individuals. With each new generation we have the pleasure of interacting with, we maintain the credit union promise of people helping people.

Our Mission:

To help hard-working New Yorkers build better tomorrows

Our Vision:

Be New York's most loved financial institution by helping our members build their best financial futures

Overview: The Graphic Designer is responsible for translating strategy and concepts into visually appealing graphics that effectively communicate our brand message. As a Graphic Designer at MCU, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop compelling visual assets for various marketing campaigns, promotions, digital platforms, and print materials. You will play a key role in maintaining brand consistency and elevating the visual identity of Municipal Credit Union across all channels.

Responsibilities:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conceptualize and design visually engaging graphics for advertising and marketing materials, including but not limited to print ads, branch materials, brochures, newsletters, posters, infographics, flyers, digital ads, social media content, email templates, presentations, business cards, QR codes, forms and website assets.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts and visual solutions that align with the overall brand strategy and objectives.
• Create and maintain brand guidelines to ensure consistency in design elements, typography, color schemes, and imagery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and project timelines.
• Stay updated on industry trends, design best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of design work.
• Work closely with external vendors and printers to ensure the timely production and delivery of printed materials.
• Support the marketing team in various design-related tasks, such as photo editing, image retouching, and creating graphics for presentations.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and offer creative ideas to enhance marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Review final productions for errors and ensure that final print files are accurate and on-brand.  
• Coordinating with outside agencies and production vendors, such as printers, sign companies, etc.
• Knowledge of printing processes and various digital and print technologies to produce, correct, preflight and output files for offset and digital presses
• Understanding of basic color theory in relation to design/production, including RGB, CMYK, HEX color modes, and the use of Pantone colors.
• Perform other related duties as requested and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in graphic design – agency experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles.
• Creative flair and strong ability to translate requirements into design. A strong eye for visual composition.
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics.
• Proficiency in PC/MAC as well as Adobe Creative Suite or similar design programs.
• Ability to perform in a high-volume environment and meet deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Technologically proficient. 

Why you'll be a good fit:

Our Core Values are an integral part of who we are and who we hire. By living our Core Values, every day, we continue to attract the best and brightest talent, achieve unsurpassed results and continuously challenge ourselves to be better than yesterday. These values are at the heart of our organization and within every teammate. To be a great fit, you’ll bring the following

Results - We are passionate about winning.

Agility - We proactively anticipate, respond and pivot to ensure MCU wins.

Integrity - We operate with the highest ethical standards and highest degree of honesty.

Belonging - We cultivate a culture of inclusion and teamwork.

Ownership - We take personal responsibility and hold ourselves accountable for the results.

What we can offer you:

Competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits.

401K with employer match

Flexible paid time off

We are committed to hiring, training, cultivating, promoting, and celebrating an environment where we have a welcoming and fulfilling place for all people to call home. Diversity of race, thought, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, religion, and disability will empower us to thrive as individuals, as teams, and as an organization. 

Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Municipal Credit Union provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.