Graphic Designer - Acera Insurance

We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Insurance, formerly Rogers Insurance , offers an outstanding workplace and employee culture that creates valuable opportunities for all employees.

Our people are :

• Encouraged to challenge the status quo and never stop learning in their commitment to excellence.
• Empowered with a sense of accountability and autonomy to take ownership of their work.
• Treated with respect and act with integrity by putting clients, colleagues, and community first.
• Recognized for their achievements and celebrate festivities, big and small, to make work fun.

We also proudly offer most employees the opportunity to become owners. With over 550 employee owners, Acera Insurance is the only Canadian brokerage that is widely owned by its employees.

Our employee owners have a vested interest and get to share in Acera Insurance’s success which they make possible.

Join our award-winning network of over 1,000 professionals across Canada and change the way people feel about insurance.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

We are looking for a creative person that possesses a strong combination of design and communication skills. As a Graphic Designer, you will support our brand, enhance the experience of our customers, have a keen eye for detail, and be able to deliver strategic and tactical design solutions in a fast-paced environment.

As a member of our marketing and communications team, you will be a brand champion and key member of our business development team.

LOCATION AND STATUS

• Calgary
• Full-time, Permanent

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to :

• Infuse creativity into every design project, from concept to execution, to craft compelling visual narratives that engage and resonate with our target audiences.
• Bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table to create print and digital designs to support the marketing initiatives of departments and programs across Acera Insurance.
• Create marketing collateral, including brochures, flyers, posters, social media graphics and digital advertisements.
• Work as part of a multi-functional team to plan and support internal and external initiatives including events, conferences and trade shows.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and writers to prepare submissions, request for proposals and business development presentations.
• Communicate with clients or stakeholders to understand and deliver project objectives and requirements.
• Contribute to the evolution of our unified brand strategy and identity.
• Prepare designs for print, including setting up files with appropriate crop, bleed, color modes, and resolution, and monitor the printing process for consistency and quality.
• Edit and retouch photographs and images to ensure quality and suitability for design projects and optimize images for digital and print use.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of Graphic Design experience.
• Post-secondary education in Graphic Design or related field.
• Portfolio that demonstrates qualifications.
• Strong understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), and other graphic design software.
• Expert with the Microsoft Office Suite of products, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; exceptional understanding of Word formatting and layout.
• Experience working with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to illustrate, design and manipulate vector graphics.
• Knowledge and experience with in-house print production, paper stocks and finishes.
• Photo and video production / editing experience would be an asset.

VALUES & COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of brand guidelines, typography, color theory and design principles.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design work that aligns with our brand.
• Demonstrated accountability and reliability in the quality and timeliness of work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to articulate the importance of brand consistency to team members and stakeholders.
• Flexibility in work style and willing to work in an open workspace.
• Works well within a team and independently.
• Creative thinker and problem solver who’s not afraid to take initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude and a sense of humor.
30+ days ago