Assistant Vice President, Production Design

About the role :

Morningstar DBRS’ Editorial and Publishing team is looking for an exceptionally talented AVP, Production Designer who is deeply passionate about the craft of design in support of our analytical teams.

In this role, you will lead design activities and produce design collateral across a wide variety of media including report design, online assets, and presentations (both internally and externally for conferences and webinars).

Morningstar DBRS is a highly collaborative environment; creative roles work across disciplines and across the globe while maintaininghigh standards and detailed execution.

Impeccable attention to detail is the norm. Our heritage in design propels us to thoughtfully create financial products and services so that people across the world can make the best investing decisions for themselves and their clients.

From design to UX to content to multimedia, we collaborate to help each other and the company grow. We seek designers who are motivated, driven to deliver user-centered outcomes, and are equally committed to craft and empathy.

This position is based out of our Toronto office.

Responsibilities :

Design a wide variety of digital-based content, including print experiences, data visualizations, presentations, web assets, interactive experiences.

Proactively engage in a collaborative design process from discovery, definition, and development to deliver engaging analytical solutions.

Demonstrate core design skills especially concerning typography, composition, information hierarchy, and data visualization to create delightful, engaging experiences that reinforce the Morningstar brand.

Solve challenging information and communication design problems and be able to present multiple concepts for consideration, with sound rationale.

Collaborate on competitive assessments and gather all necessary inputs to inform a strategy or vision.

Present and defend design solutions to cross-functional teams, be open to feedback and know how and when to defend design choices.

Incorporate Morningstar design systems, brand standards, and experiences while educating both stakeholders and engineers.

Connect and communicate with other design teams within Morningstar.

Qualifications :

You have a strong background with experience creating a range of editorial designs, long-document reports, and presentations.

Experience working inside of the financial services industry is a plus.

Collaborative experience leading projects that consider innovation and usability; someone who listens and anticipates the needs, concerns, and input from multiple teams.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in digital / visual design, a related field, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of experience in design and research, specifically within the editorial and publishing domain.

Have an enthusiastic and engaging presentation style and visual communication skills.

Demonstrated design skills, especially concerning information hierarchy, typography, and data visualization.

Ability to present design solutions to project teams and other stakeholders.

Advanced experience with design tools inside of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Advanced experience with Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Ability to be flexible and handle multiple projects and re-prioritizations.

Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; self-directed, comfortable working independently, and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

A deep curiosity and desire to learn new technologies and methods and build great products.

How to apply :

Please include a portfolio of work you're most proud of, so you can tell stories about your experience and impact. We're interested in your designs and want to understand how you work with a team to solve problems.

About Us

Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally.

Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, it is one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world.

Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a much-needed diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry.

Our approach and size allow us to be nimble enough to respond to customers' needs in their local markets, but large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources they require.

Market innovators choose to work with us because of our agility, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service.

Morningstar DBRS is the next generation of credit ratings.

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week.

A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.