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Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

BaycrestToronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$70,000.00–CA$75,000.00 yearly
Job description

Responsibilities :

  • Identifies, develops, fulfills marketing material opportunities and projects that support the objectives of all Baycrest Foundation departments and / or programs / services and ensures materials adhere to the Baycrest graphics standards.
  • Expertly produces a diverse range of deliverables – reports, newsletters, invitations, programs, proposals, videos, animations, email and social graphics, direct mail, signage, logos, branding, for traditional and digital media.
  • Translates complex information into easy to digest graphic communications.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, creative agencies, to ensure design consistency and accuracy across different channels and platforms.
  • Meets, discusses and identifies the needs required for each design item then works independently and / or with colleagues to bring to fruition.
  • Collaborates and ensures schedules, timelines and production requirements are maintained for each project.
  • Regularly stay on top of trends in branding, marketing, advertising and technologies, including AI to ensure innovative designs are developed while maintaining brand integrity and uniformity across Baycrest properties.
  • Continually searches for ways to integrate AI into workflows and design projects to streamline various design activities, while maintaining brand standards.
  • Ensure materials adhere to the Baycrest graphics standards.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor of Arts in graphic design or equivalent required
  • 5+ years in a mid-senior level graphic design role
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, breadth of projects and execution of design. Only candidates with a portfolio will be considered
  • Expert-level knowledge and use of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (i.e. Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Animate, PowerPoint, Word, Excel). Working experience with Premiere Pro is an asset
  • Agency experience required or demonstrated experience serving multiple clients across industry verticals, with analytical ability
  • Strong technical knowledge of the multimedia production process : print (offset and digital), digital, including photography, illustration and animation. Some video creation / editing is an asset. Strong knowledge of social media platforms and design specifications
  • Knowledge of the most current trends, technologies and platforms (tools, trends, channels, media), including use of AI in workflows
  • Experience in print magazine design and packaging is an asset
  • Proactive and collaborative, with exceptional communication skills with a knack for clarifying creative requests and an openness to receive and act upon feedback for iterative improvement
  • Demonstrated organizational and technical skills (with design systems) and the ability to prioritize projects and pivot as necessary under tight timelines
  • Demonstrated practice of self-initiated continuing education and self-improvement in the area of design
  • Experience in the Ontario healthcare marketplace or working for a charitable organization an asset
  • Additional Benefits :

  • Competitive salary and vacation
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Dental and Extended Healthcare Benefit Plan
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program