Junior Creative Designer

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
78K-100K Annually
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
Join the Creative Services team to design and produce print and digital assets aligned with brand guidelines. Collaborate with senior designers and cross-functional teams, create templates, retouch and optimize image/video assets, produce storyboards and interactive PDFs, photograph events, and apply design strategies to strengthen messaging under tight deadlines.
Summary Generated by Built In
Summary Our Creative Services team is looking for a Visual Designer to join our expanding Corporate Communications and Marketing department. Reporting to the VP, Art Director, Branding and Creative Services, you will be a key player in our Creative Services team responsible for the design/creative projects that support the growth of our global brand.  Our ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and working knowledge of the creative process, with the proven ability to generate high quality multi-channel assets quickly. You must be able to collaborate effectively with a talented team of professionals – across PR, digital marketing, video production, conferences/events and creative services -- to support Mizuho’s business and brand objectives. Responsibilities 
  • Collaborate with senior designers to conceptualize, design and produce print and digital designs that align with brand guidelines 
  • Obtain approval of concept through mood boards and comps 
  • Perform multiple design edits based on brand guidelines, art direction and client feedback 
  • Create template-based materials 
  • Source stock photography 
  • Perform retouching, color correction, and collect for output 
  • Create interactive PDF forms 
  • Create storyboards for video and animation projects 
  • Optimize image and video assets for digital and social platforms 
  • Photograph internal events 
  • Accurately apply design strategies to support and strengthen key messages
Required Skills 
  • Bachelor’s degree in discipline-related field with 1–3 years of experience or demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience 
  • Strong design portfolio 
  • Proven expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud -  InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Acrobat. As well as creating assets in Microsoft Office – Outlook (OTF), PowerPoint etc.  
  • Thorough knowledge of visual design principles, including graphic design, layout, typography, color and corporate identity 
  • Experience in designing for advertising, collateral development, events, websites, presentations, recruiting, social media, templates, and environmental design 
  • Experience in designing impactful creative for social media channels, primarily for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram 
  • High verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate and present creative ideas and concepts convincingly 
  • Strong project management, organizational and time-management skills 
  • Understanding of print and digital production and workflow 
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently, yet still take creative direction 
  • Ability to thrive in high-paced, team-oriented work environment under tight deadlines 
  • Photography, Webflow, and Email Design experience a plus 
 
Company Overview 
Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com. 
 
Mizuho Bank Ltd. offers a competitive total rewards package. 
 
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. 
 
We participate in the E-Verify program. 
 
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 
 
The expected base salary ranges from $78,000.00. - $100,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a discipline-related field or equivalent experience (1-3 years)
  • Strong design portfolio
  • Proven expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Acrobat
  • Ability to create assets in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Thorough knowledge of visual design principles: layout, typography, color, corporate identity
  • Experience designing for advertising, collateral, events, websites, presentations, recruiting, social media, templates, and environmental design
  • Experience designing creative for social media channels (X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
  • High verbal and written communication skills; ability to present creative ideas convincingly
  • Strong project management, organizational and time-management skills
  • Understanding of print and digital production and workflow
  • Self-starter able to work independently and take creative direction; thrives under tight deadlines in fast-paced teams
  • Photography experience
  • Webflow experience
  • Email design experience

Mizuho Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mizuho and has not been reviewed or approved by Mizuho.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are characterized as strong, with plans described as excellent in multiple contexts. U.S. entities provide standard plan options and supporting programs that reinforce overall coverage quality.
  • Retirement Support A U.S. 401(k) program with employer contributions is available, indicating solid retirement support across entities. While formulas may vary by unit and year, the presence of an employer-funded component is a consistent feature.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is described as meaningful, accompanied by programs that support childcare and eldercare. Flexible workstyles and family-focused resources broaden the depth of family support.

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The Company
HQ: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo
8,826 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone. Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world. We’re all global citizens, and that’s why our company feels compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals. We prove that it’s possible to do well and do good. We do right by our clients, our community and each other.

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