Legg Mason Second Shift Remote Work From Home
Industry: Private
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Hours: 8
Salary: £35 – £45Hour
Location: United Kingdom
Company: Legg Mason
Description:
Legg Mason Second Shift Remote Work From Home
The Global Creative Studio team within Global Brand Marketing supports the creative strategy and execution across Franklin Templeton’s global business functions.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Graphic Designer?
The Graphic Designer at Franklin Templeton is a mid-level Graphic Designer looking to master all channels of Graphic Design. They will work to gain accredited proficiency in all aspects of the Franklin Templeton Creative Studio offering, Layout, Concepting, Typography, Basic Video Editing, Basic online banner creation and Proofing to the Franklin Templeton Accessibility standard, (WCAG 2.1AA). They are looking to push the boundaries of those proficiencies and add further pillars to the Franklin Templeton Creative Studio offering. Reporting to the Creative Director for EMEA they are expected to deliver creative initiatives, from inception to execution.
Responsibilities:
Effective workflow management: Proactively project manage workflow across all areas of production, working with the Creative Director, Lead Graphic Designers and Production Manager to set priorities as new work comes in and communicate changes to delivery dates.
Responsibility for on-time delivery of regional collateral/digital assets, (video, online banners, imagery and presentations etc.)
Would be expected to manage specific projects in EMEA time zones.
Develop strong and professional relationships with Partners on a day-to-day basis. Querying edits, investigating briefs and liasing.
With responsibility for tracking and executing jobs in progress.
Working with Creative Studio team members to co-ordinate on Creative Projects as well as taking direction from the Creative Director or Lead Graphic Designer.
Mastered all aspects of the FT Creative Studio offering and continue to put them in practice in Workflow Management.
Exploring further the FT Creative Studio offering and suggesting further expertise.
Continually exploring areas of efficiency improvements in the production process to help facilitate delivery of information faster.
What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.
2-5 years of related experience.
Experience in Financial Services an advantage but not a pre-requisite.
Proficient in graphic design and editing tools such as Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premier, After Effects, (Adobe Creative Cloud) and
Solid understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work directly with clients to explore briefs and walk through the design process.
Skills and abilities
Develops and produces layouts for publishing in a range of mediums including basic video, digital and print. To a Franklin Templeton accredited standard.
Uses industry standard software and related technologies e.g. Adobe Creative Suite & Figma. To a Franklin Templeton accredited standard.
Explores common design problems and seeks creative solutions, working within a small team.
Legg Mason Second Shift Remote Work From Home
About the Legg Mason Company :
Legg Mason, Inc. was a renowned American investment management firm founded in 1899 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The company specialized in providing active asset management services across a wide range of investment strategies, including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset class solutions. With a global presence, Legg Mason managed assets for individual and institutional investors worldwide.
Business Model and Investment Approach
Legg Mason operated through a multi-affiliate business model, partnering with a diverse group of investment management firms. These affiliates, such as ClearBridge Investments, Western Asset Management, and Royce & Associates, each brought specialized expertise in different asset classes and investment styles. This structure allowed Legg Mason to offer a broad spectrum of investment products tailored to various investor needs and risk profiles.
Focus on Innovation and Sustainability
The company was committed to innovation and sustainability, often incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment processes. Legg Mason believed in active management and fundamental research as core principles for achieving long-term growth and value for its clients.
Merger with Franklin Templeton
In 2020, Franklin Templeton acquired Legg Mason, combining two powerful legacies in asset management. The merger created one of the world’s largest independent asset managers, leveraging Legg Mason’s multi-affiliate expertise and Franklin Templeton’s global reach to enhance their combined capabilities and expand their market presence.
Legg Mason Second Shift Remote Work From Home