Job Description

ABOUT US

Market Traders Institute Inc. (MTI) is an industry leader in trading technology and investor education for the past 26 years, based in Orlando, Florida. We help investors make better, faster, and smarter trading decisions by using our proprietary strategies and trading technology. MTI has been recognized as an INC. 5000 fastest-growing companies in America and has received annual awards for being a “Best Place to Work” in Central Florida.

OVERVIEW

Do you enjoy creating visually-compelling content that persuades customers to take action? Do you find yourself looking for new ways to engage with customers to make more enjoyable interactions? Are you a problem solver with a passion for driving creative solutions? We are looking for a positive, engaged, and enthusiastic Digital Marketing Designer. A creative thinker with at least four years of experience developing intensely compelling material in web or graphic design.

You will be responsible for composing visual stories that portray the benefit and value of investing products while helping to strengthen our brand. You will also assist in developing digital advertising creative, marketing funnels, and email with the goal of driving traffic and more importantly, sales. 

The ideal candidate has an engaging way with images, a deep understanding of advertising and knack for visually communicating across mediums and to various audiences. They are:

• You are a marketer at heart and have a passion for both copywriting and design, and a deep understanding of how they work together
• You are a creative thinker, who enjoys finding solutions to complex business needs and  owning projects from concept to completion while collaborating with others
• You are comfortable with shifting priorities/change and view challenges as opportunities to grow
• You don’t mind making quick decisions and using your best judgment to move projects forward when needed
• You always have a notebook on hand to take notes or sketch ideas that capture the essence of a project or idea

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? Come join a dynamic and creative team that strives for success.

Please include the following in your submission:

• A strong portfolio illustrating a clear passion for Marketing and Design
• Resume

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a Digital Marketing Designer with a proven track record, who will:

• Create visually-compelling content with a strong call-to-action for multiple mediums
• Design packaging and branding elements for digital products
• Create mock-ups for design assets and modify them quickly based on feedback
• Develop marketing materials, such as sales and marketing funnels, live event registration pages, still video graphics, and email creative that drive action
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to design sales enablement materials within Google Slides and Powerpoint decks
• Design digital mockups of our products that show the value and entice people to take action
• Optimize web pages for maximum speed and scalability
• Collaborate with the marketing team and copywriting team to create digital advertising for GoogleAds, Facebook, social media, newsletters, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of digital design experience 
• Demonstrated experience with graphic and web design in marketing
• High-level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud services (especially Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Graphic or Web Design or related career experience

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of funnel/landing page platforms like Clickfunnels, Unbounce, Kajabi, or Kartra
• Knowledge of web design best practices for web design for desktop and mobile layouts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or initiatives effectively and efficiently while maintaining priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent creative and design skills with proficiency in typography, color, layout, composition, imagery, and video, as evidenced by a professional portfolio. You are a pro with selecting photography, illustrations, and iconography to tell a story.
• Able to give and receive detailed and thoughtful feedback, especially with your own creative work (thick skin and critical thinking are key). You effortlessly incorporate past feedback into future work
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of UX and visual design concepts
• Comfortable collaborating across our internal teams (Sales, Education, Platform Tech, Analysts and Webinar Presenters)
• Ability to use G Suite and Microsoft Word applications
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Experience with HTML and CSS a plus
• Experience in Direct Response Marketing a plus
• Knowledge of the Forex, Stocks, or Options markets- preferred, but not required

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days, company contribution to premiums based on years of service.
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, and ancillary benefits
• 401(k) tiered match up to 4% of annual salary
• 15-days paid time off accrued annually
• 3 paid volunteer days
• 7 paid holidays

PERKS

• Respectful environment
• Overall team collaboration and support
• Access to MTi trading educational platform

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires moderate physical effort and use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity. While performing duties of this job, employee may regularly stand, walk, stoop, and sit. Employee may lift, lower, push, pull or carry work related items weighing up to 20 pounds. This position requires physical effort associated with using the personal computer to enter or retrieve information. Must be able to read and hear verbal instructions in English.

EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE ASKED TO SUBMIT TO A BACKGROUND SCREENING.