Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

On behalf of our client in the Banking Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Graphic Designer.

Graphic Designer – Job Description

Develop and design exceptional creative utilizing proven frameworks while incorporating new and innovative alternatives that are on-brief and deliver on Marketing and business objectives

Design for a variety of platforms (web, print, video), and create the concepts, artwork and layout for digital / print projects based on creative briefs and client meetings

Sound knowledge of business objectives and responsible for creation of high quality branded offline and / or online products that align to brand and business objectives in print and / or digital formats

Develop or acquire images used in a variety of creative projects (for example, ads, brochures, corporate identity, packaging, presentations, promotional displays, signage, internet / intranet websites etc.) and oversee the design, layout and formatting of these materials

Understand respective businesses and products to deliver effective marketing / creative solutions within context of own projects

Provide design advice and guidance on creative projects for Marketing partners and the businesses supported

Manage a set of assigned projects within agreed upon budget and timelines

Present to stakeholders and obtain buy in on creative

Be a brand expert and champion the brand

Work closely with key stakeholders and copywriters to ensure a cohesive relationship between copy and design

Proactively explore new design trends and tactics, work with respective management / leaders to develop ideas and present to Marketing / business partners

Act as an expert internal consultant, providing creative solutions on projects

Identify efficiencies and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail

Proactively work with partners to identify and remove barriers and streamline processes

May liaise with vendors and other external partners for printing, digital, photography ensuring the use of strategically sourced vendors when possible

Research best in class tactics and keep abreast of competitor creative and continuing to develop skills as appropriate

Contribute to and leverage Marketing / internal best practices, follow established processes, incorporate lessons learned into current and future projects

Prioritize and manage own workload to meet service level requirements for service and productivity

Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate

Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keep abreast of emerging trends for own functional area

Protect the interests of the organization identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high-risk transactions / activities as necessary

May conduct internal and external research projects; support the development / delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience

May conduct reporting and / or meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs / policies / practices

Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist

Acquire and apply expertise in the discipline, provide guidance, assistance and direction to others

Identify, recommend and effectively execute standard practices applicable to the discipline

Adhere to internal policies / procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends

Graphic Designer – Mandatory Skills

Proven excellence in oral and written communication skills, and ability to work closely with partners on communication strategies

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and content management / HTML - 5 years' experience

Editorial Experience - building and creating articles / stories for a magazine, story board to create a video

Ability to plan and manage multiple initiatives / projects concurrently

Comfortable leading others as well as working as an individual contributor

Demonstrated innovation and creativity in developing communications plans

Detail oriented and highly organized

Comfortable with ambiguity; ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and act both strategically and tactically

Strong planning, innovation development and project management skills

Skilled in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques social media analytics

Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and to build productive relationships

Graphic Designer - Nice to Have Skills

Photography Skills

Graphic Designer - Assignment Start Date

ASAP – 18 months to start

Graphic Designer - Assignment Location

Toronto, ON – Work Hybrid