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Graduate Trainee, Visual Designer

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Marex

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Design
    Product
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a 2:1 degree, Adobe/Figma skills, Microsoft template creation, strong communication, design experience, and a strategic mindset in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will create marketing materials, manage brand guidelines, source imagery, ensure compliance, uphold integrity, and report any policy breaches or risks as needed.

Requirements

  • Degree educated 2:1 or higher*
  • Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma or similar software
  • Ability to use and create templates in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • You can make the most boring of content at least look amazing
  • An interest in motion design and video content production would be a big plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this.
  • Academic or placement projects involving product or interface design - particularly tools, dashboards, data-heavy applications, or platforms
  • Any internship or work placement in a product company, fintech, or technology environment
  • Personal or side projects that show initiative - especially anything built rather than just designed
  • Familiarity with working inside or alongside a design system, even as a consumer
  • Interested in designing with grids and brand design systems
  • Visual design ability to make things look and feel well-balanced and interesting
  • Ability to communicate what makes a design work (or doesn’t)
  • A keen and experienced eye for typography (you notice bad keming on menus and shop signs)
  • You can think about design in a strategic way, not just what looks good
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment
  • Demonstrates curiosity
  • Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment
  • Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others
  • Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness

Responsibilities

  • Production of business documents for sales teams, including brochures, events, and social media
  • Working with, managing, and contributing to/expanding our brand design system and guidelines
  • Sourcing and/or creating stock imagery and video footage
  • Ensuring compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the FCA
  • Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with
  • Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values
  • At all times complying with the FCA’s Code of Conduct
  • To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility
  • To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/or your supervisor as required
  • To escalate risk events immediately
  • To provide input to risk management processes, as required
  • The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Visual Designer Graduate Trainee role at Marex?

The primary focus is to provide support for visual design capabilities across the Marex group, maintaining consistency in design for materials such as brochures, events, and brand collateral.

What kind of educational background is preferred for this role?

A degree in Interaction Design, Product Design, UX Design, Design Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Creative Computing, or related fields is preferred, but applications outside of these degree types will still be considered.

What key software skills are required for this position?

Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma or similar software, as well as the ability to use and create templates in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, are essential.

Is experience working in a regulated environment important for this role?

Yes, experience working in a regulated environment and an understanding of the associated risk and compliance requirements are important.

How important are communication skills in this role?

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for successful collaboration and conveying design concepts effectively.

What is Marex's approach to professional development for graduate trainees?

Marex offers a transformative graduate program that includes a 'Backpack to Briefcase' bootcamp, diverse training sessions, workshops, and opportunities to engage with senior leaders to nurture professional development.

Are personal projects considered when applying for this position?

Yes, personal or side projects that demonstrate initiative and creativity, especially those that are built rather than just designed, are valued.

What are some key competencies required for the Visual Designer Graduate Trainee?

Key competencies include visual design ability, strategic design thinking, a keen eye for typography, team collaboration skills, resilience in fast-paced environments, and strong networking abilities.

How does Marex promote its company values among its employees?

Marex promotes its company values such as respect, integrity, collaboration, developing people, and adaptability by encouraging ethical behavior, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

What role does compliance play within this position?

Compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the FCA is crucial, and all employees must adhere to operational risk frameworks and report any breaches of policy.

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Marex

Marex is a diversified global financial services platform connecting clients to energy, commodities & financial markets.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Marex is a leading global commodities and financial markets brokerage firm. With a strong presence in the UK and offices worldwide, Marex offers a comprehensive range of services including execution, clearing, and advisory services to institutional clients, corporations, and individual traders. Their mission is to empower clients with the tools, insights, and support needed to navigate and thrive in the complex world of commodities and financial markets. Marex's purpose is to provide innovative solutions and unrivalled expertise, enabling clients to make informed decisions, manage risks effectively, and seize opportunities in the ever-changing market landscape. Through their dedication to excellence and commitment to client success, Marex plays a vital role in facilitating global trade, investment, and hedging activities, while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity.

Culture & Values

  • Respect

    Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and strive to treat them fairly.

  • Integrity

    Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do – our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves.

  • Collaborative

    We work in teams – open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective team work. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do.

  • Developing Our People

    Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to “grow our own” and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers.

  • Adaptable & Nimble

    Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client’s various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction.