web designer Kanata
Job description
We are a Canadian publisher who specializes in print, digital media, advertising and marketing. We're looking for a talented Graphic & Web Designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of current design software and be skilled in the overall design process, from concept to final deliverable. This is a one-year contract position with competitive remuneration with potential for permanent employment.
Objectives of this role
- Conceptualizing and implementing designs for our print publications, web, email and social media and marketing collateral
- Ensuring a high standard of visual execution across all graphic design collateral
- Work independently as well as cooperatively to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload
Responsibilities
- Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize on a wide range of materials that include publication design and layout, web pages and social media, marketing collateral, presentations, signage, internal communications, newsletters
- Develop graphics, campaign collateral, and print/digital content for the publication
- Develop original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
- Work with the creative team to ensure quality and consistency in all deliverables
- Ensure all concepts and creative is on brand
- Research archival images and proper publication use
Required skills and qualifications
- Post-secondary Certificate or Diploma in a related field, 5+ years experience in a professional capacity
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for Mac
- Experience with website development programs such as WordPress, with understanding of the digital media landscape including social media and associated scheduling platforms such as Hootsuite
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent time management and strong organizational skills to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced team environment
- A keen eye for detail when it comes to proofing and preparing files for print
- Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)
- French language an asset
If you have the necessary qualifications, reply in confidence by 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 9, 2023. Interested candidates must forward your resumes and samples of work (either online portfolio or in a PDF file) to:
Email: [email protected]
Graphic & Web Designer
Canvet Publications Ltd.
86 Aird Place
Kanata, ON K2L 0A1
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kanata, ON K2L 0A1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-06-09
