Creative Content Assistant

Team Member Opening:  PT - Creative Content Assistant
Department:                         Administration
Reports to:                            Reyna Joyner, Marketing Director and Amy Lovullo, Human Resources Director 
Location:                                Williamsville, NY (hybrid after initial training)

About Gross Polowy:
As a two-time recipient of New York State’s “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For”, a seven-time winner of “Best Places to Work” and a two-time winner of “Healthiest Employers” by the Buffalo Business First journal, Gross Polowy prides itself on being a people-first, employer of choice. Established in 2011, our practice is focused in the financial services and real estate industry. Through multiple offices across our geographic footprint, our attorneys and legal professionals work as one team, at our best each day, toward the shared goal of “Achieving Greatness in All We Do.” As a culture, we are consciously committed to the communities in which we live and work and provide support to a variety of local charitable organizations.

You’ll Thrive Here If:
If you are a well-rounded, results driven, ambitious, and highly motivated individual who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to add value to shared goals, you’ll thrive at GP. Our happiest and most successful team members are able to discuss complex ideas in concise terms, and translate action plans into targeted results. As a law firm, you might imagine excellence in written and verbal communication skills is handy, too. Our goal is to achieve greatness in all we do and that translates through our values of Personal Responsibility, Unparalleled Quality, Respect, Positive Environment, Leadership and Exceed Expectations. These six qualities are the core of our way of living and if that resonates with you, you will raise the bar on our team!

We invite you to apply if you are ready to contribute your artistic talents to our innovative projects!

About the Role:
• The Creative Content Assistant (CCA) provides graphic design, administrative, and marketing project support on initiatives and projects associated to the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Client Relations.
• The CCA will assist with the creation of various visual content for use in social media, print and digital platforms under the Gross Polowy brand. 
• Tasks may include preparing files, creating basic designs, and ensuring brand consistency while learning from more experienced designers.
 
Duties:
Design:
• Maintain brand consistency across all projects
• Utilize GP approved branded typography and colors effectively to enhance communication and visual appeal
• Designs marketing collateral for events, to include advertisements, invitations, newsletters, Instagram posts, stories, reels
• Prepare aesthetically pleasing artwork for print and digital publication while maintaining functionality across different platforms
• Assists with content template maintenance, designs and creation
• Develop and produce original graphics, illustrations, and layouts for digital and print material

Administrative:
• Provide support with production of training materials and marketing document standardizations
• Assists Human Resources with internal projects
• Maintain accurate, updated Attorney BIOs and Headshots
• Assist with monitoring engagement on content posted to GP Web, Social Media and LinkedIn
• Provides support for all other marketing initiatives and projects as needed, e.g. swag research, client holiday programs, etc.
• Attend the virtual annual CANVA CREATE conference; summarize findings and application of any relevant updates to Canva

Knowledge, Skills + Abilities:
• Proficient knowledge of all functions and abilities of the Canva platform. Able to identify best use and share best practices with GP teams working in Canva, when necessary. 
• Proficiency in graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of typography, layout design, and visual design principles. 
• Computer Skills: knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, One Note, Outlook and Teams, as well as the ZOOM meeting platform
• Effective understanding of computer & keyboarding skills, knowledge of file formats, file types (for use on multi-platform) 
• Time Management: ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Organizational: meticulous attention to detail, able to index, label, sort, find digital files for year over year production 
• Comprehensive: ability to apply logic and reason with problem-solving skills
• Communication: ability to work collaboratively within a team environment using articulate verbal and proficient writing skills
• Character: is self-motivated, accountable and proactive 
• Teamwork: ability to work in a team/peer environment to meet changing priorities and deadlines, as needed

Experience + Education:
• 1-2 years’ experience 
• Social Media Marketing experience

Compensation Range:   $20 - $25/hour
*Base pay offered will vary by candidate and is based on various individual factors including but not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits). If offered, details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.