Graphic Designer

Job Summary

The Senior Graphic Designer will lead the visual design function for Cedar Management Consulting International, producing engaging digital, print, and event-related designs that strengthen the firm's brand and communication. Working within the marketing team, the role involves creating assets for presentations, campaigns, social media, reports, and web platforms using modern design and AI tools. The ideal candidate combines creativity, precision, and efficiency, working across teams to deliver consistent, high-quality visual output.

Key Responsibilities

• Branding & Visual Identity:
  Maintain and evolve Cedar's brand identity, ensuring consistent design language across all channels.
• Marketing Collateral Design:
  Create impactful brochures, whitepapers, event invites, email templates, social media graphics, and digital banners.
• Digital & Web Assets:
  Design website and campaign visuals, including responsive and interactive formats, in collaboration with content and web teams.
• Event & Presentation Materials:
  Develop visually engaging presentations, event backdrops, signage, and digital displays.
• Creative Direction:
  Conceptualize new design ideas and visual themes aligned with marketing and business goals.
• Design Tools & Systems:
  Use Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and AI-assisted tools like Canva Pro, Midjourney, Runway, and DALL·E to accelerate creative output.
• Video & Motion Graphics:
  Edit short videos, reels, and animations using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and CapCut.
• Vendor Coordination:
  Work with production vendors to ensure accurate execution of print and event designs.
• Project & Workflow Management:
  Handle multiple design requests efficiently and deliver on time.

Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in a design role, preferably in a consulting, B2B, or professional services setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and video editing software.
• Working knowledge of AI design tools such as Midjourney, Runway, DALL·E, and Canva Pro.
• Strong portfolio covering digital, print, and motion design.
• Skilled in presentation design for business and executive audiences.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and communication skills.

About Cedar Group

Cedar Management Consulting International ) is a global boutique management and technology consulting firm with offices globally. Since 1985, Cedar's teams have been assisting clients in areas of strategy, process, strategic human capital, and business technology, across industries, with a strong focus on the financial services sector. The firm's heritage includes being part of the former $1 Billion Renaissance Worldwide, whose leadership included the creators of the Balanced Scorecard – a leading strategy deployment and performance management tool used by firms globally. As a general management consulting firm, Cedar assists clients across these areas in an integrated fashion – from strategy formulation to execution and implementation. For more information, please visit the Cedar website.

Cedar's group unit, IBS Intelligence ), for over 30 years, has been the definitive source for independent, research, news analysis, and advisory specialized in Financial Technology markets globally. Headquartered in the UK with offices around the world, IBSI has an integrated offering that includes a comprehensive research portfolio, an active news platform, a range of value-added services, and the iconic IBS Journal, which has been a key publication for the overall financial services industry globally. Its research covers all key areas of Financial Technology systems, and over 350 technology suppliers – both in terms of legacy banking systems, and new-age financial technology firms. This strong financial technology proposition also adds immense value to the technology consulting practice of Cedar, where clients appreciate in-depth research offerings on their industry from IBS Intelligence. For more information, please visit the IBS website.

The Cedar-IBSi platform also runs the Cedar-IBSI FinTech Lab, a BankTech/B2B FinTech accelerator that has been home to 35+ successful FinTech's since 2017 and aims to become the go-to FinTech Lab in the region in the years to come.

Cedar's independent Venture Capital fund, announced in 2023, will leverage the strong knowledge and intelligence backbone of Cedar-IBSi's 30+ year track record in global financial services and technology research and consulting. The $30-50 million fund will build a portfolio of 15-20 companies with a strong focus on the BankTech and B2B FinTech space, hoping to create value for founders in multiple strategic areas beyond the capital.