Graphic Designer (Level 1)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create highly accurate brand-compliant and visually compelling cross-channel design solutions, from brief to exact industry standards for print.

Attend client meetings and being comfortable communicating design insight and rationale.

Stay current with industry trends and design innovation, proactively conduct market research, and regularly suggest innovative ideas.

Enhance all designs to meet WCAG 2.0 (ADA) accessibility standards.

As a steward of the client's brand, provide brand guidance to maintain a consistent look and feel.

Advise the client on the best solutions to their communication needs. Answer queries from clients -- either handling these or (where appropriate) escalating to more senior members of team.

Effectively manage workload.

Work proactively under own initiative and collaboratively with other members of a design team, providing input whenever possible.

Be aware of budgets and deadlines for jobs and escalate proactively and appropriately if there is a danger of going overestimate.

Ensure all quality control policies are adhered to, while constantly looking for ways to implement process improvements.

Other duties as requested by the senior creative/direct report.

LEVEL 1: Production art:

Creating mechanical layouts (a complete digital file or combination of files) from original design or ?compositions.? Utilizing incomplete files, images, and raw design layouts.

Design: Re-designing layouts from existing compositions.

Maintaining brand integrity for customer.

Ensuring the use of proper standards and industry best practices.

Collaborating with internal and external parties to ensure designs are delivered on requirements.

Ensures all projects (including approvals) are properly documented and stored.

Perform other related activities as determined by management.

SKILLS:

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma and After Effects (Animation skills a plus). A working knowledge of Power Point, Word and Dreamweaver would be an advantage. Professional understanding of the Apple OS and eco system

Experience designing web assets, social media cards, digital ads, email campaigns, animation, and print media.

Ability to adhere to corporate brand guidelines.

Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, objectives, and deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, a passion for client service and the ability to communicate professionally and diplomatically, even in challenging situations.

Must be comfortable working in a team environment and presenting and brainstorming ideas with senior-level business partners.

An excellent communicator capable of presenting ideas to a team or client

Able to show concepts, and design direction quickly through sketches and mood boards

Excellent customer service, teamwork, and time management skills.

Accurate and consistent completion of time sheets. Strong diverse portfolio, showing creativity and critical thinking

Fluent in English, written and spoken (Bilingual an asset)

EDUCATION:

2-4 years graphic design/new media design/information design diploma/degree from recognized institution

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2-4 years graphic design experience in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment.