Job description
About us
African Fashion Week Toronto (AFWT) is a non-for-profit initiative produced in partnership with “Afro Centre for the arts”. The event occurs annually (August) showcasing culture-rich events and brand launch activities.
AFWT spans across Toronto and brings exposure to various designers and brands including those from out of province and worldwide. This volunteer-based platform takes pride in creating opportunities for our creative industry and providing an avenue to market new and existing brands.
We are looking for a creative and experienced Graphic Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail and a passion for creating visually appealing designs. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating original designs, developing promotional flyers, and ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality. The successful candidate will have experience with digital design software, a portfolio of work to showcase their skills, and the ability to think outside the box.
Responsibilities:
- Design illustrations, and other graphics for websites, print media, and other digital platforms.
- Create visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate our target audience.
- Develop creative ideas and concepts in collaboration with the creative team.
- Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools.
- Manage production of artwork for print and digital media.
- Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software.
- Produce accurate and high-quality work within tight deadlines.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months
Salary: $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 2023-06-09
Expected start date: 2023-06-12