Design Production Assistant

Research

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is uniquely committed to being an essential part of our clients' investment process. We strive to be the sell-side research provider that best understands the buy side. Through relevant and timely conversations with leading investors, we focus resources on risk-reward essentials: identifying the investor debates, assessing the potential outcomes, and uncovering the evidence our clients need to validate their investment decisions. Our equity analysts cover over 3,500 stocks; our economists, strategists and fixed income analysts cover all major regions and other asset classes around the globe.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Research Creative Suite is a global team responsible for creating dynamic audio, video and editorial marketing assets to amplify some of the 70,000 research reports annually in equities, fixed income, cross asset strategy and economics.

The Creative Suite creates long- and short-form editorial content, podcasts, short-form audio, episodic video series, mini-series, and webcasts for both institutional and retail clients. Members of the team engage daily with various stakeholders within Research including: Editorial, Research Analysts and Strategists and Economists. The team also engages with various divisions around the firm including Wealth Management, including E*TRADE, Institutional Securities and Firmwide Marketing and Corporate Communications.

We are seeking a Design/Production Assistant who will help facilitate the production of research related content. These include, online and printed research report layout and image selection, online Research portal management, Conference material production, printed brochures, and more.

Eligible candidates are organised, have a technical but creative flair, and a keen drive to learn.

The role will require direct client communication, working independently and within a team, and being open to training on new software. Eligible candidates are entry-level designers who have knowledge of MS Office and the Adobe suite. Knowledge of the Stensul Marketing Platform is a plus.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and brings a sense of personal vision along with collaborative skills. The candidate should also be a passionate, big idea person who enjoys finding visually driven ways of explaining complex themes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will possess a positive attitude and team spirit for working alongside members of the Creative Suite.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Design

• Email marketing asset design using in-house software.
• Infographic visualisation and creation using financial data.
• Podcast and video thumbnail design.
• Conference onscreen and print material design.
• Image selection and editing for Research products - online and print.
• Collaborate with analysts and offshore teams on a variety of design projects.
• Working within brand guidelines.
• Assist team with adhoc projects i.e design promotional assets for departmental events and podcast recordings.

Production

• Utilise in-house publication software to create and edit the layout of multi-page/multi-section documents using templates.
• Manage and publish conference materials using PowerPoint, Excel and other in-house software.
• Assist with team admin, including maintaining various shared logs, folders, managing projects through Asana and oversee the Production Microsoft Teams Channel.

QUALIFICATIONS | SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Solid design sense and awareness of current design trends
• Capable of translating complex data in a visually compelling way
• Expertise with brand standards and can work within well-established corporate guidelines
• Ability to make independent decisions and use problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Financial industry experience a plus
• Knowledge of Eidos Methode a plus

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.