Graphic Designer And Marketing Specialist

Forest Hill Downtown

Forest Hill Downtown is proud to be one of the most recognized names in Real Estate across Ontario. Our mission is simple: to produce long-lasting results that do the talking for us. From the top of the industry Realtors to carefully curated listings, experience the difference with us.

Founded in 1985, Forest Hill Real Estate has specialized in the sale of prestigious homes, luxury condominiums, commercial real estate, country properties, estates, building lots, and industrial properties for over 30 years. As a result, we currently participate in $3 billion dollars in real estate transactions annually and continue to sell at an exponential rate. Forest Hill Real Estate is a leader in the Greater Toronto Area real estate market, boasting 39 offices conveniently located throughout Toronto, York Region, Oakville, Muskoka and the Kawarthas. With an outstanding and always growing team, we are home to over 975 real estate professionals.

The Job

We are looking for an enthusiastic Graphic Designer and Marketing Specialist. A rockstar who can help the brokerage and its agent achieve business goals. You will head and direct the creative and marketing services of the brokerage. You will play a vital role in the success of each business transaction of the agents and of the brokerage.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Social Media Accounts (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn)
• Draft mockups for different creative and marketing materials
• Additional minor tasks: facilitate courier service order for important articles (e.g. cheques, documents, etc); receive and record cheques; ensuring office cleanliness and orderliness
• Develop branding/visual identity for agents (when needed)
• Work one-on-one with an agent (when needed) for producing/developing sales and marketing material
• Manage the application of Forest Hill branding/visual identity
• Design marketing and communication materials for both printed and digital platform
• Conduct photo enhancement and post-processing (when needed)
• Manage the in-house printing service of the brokerage
• Head the creative and marketing services of the brokerage
• Research on latest design trends, latest real estate news and statistics (for social media content) and other insights that will be helpful for the brokerage
• Other tasks as requested
• Design layouts (digital and/or printed) for brochures, flyers, door hangers, posters, business cards, postcards, advertisements, feature sheets, newsletters, social media content, etc.
• Update and manage the website through Content Management System

Skills

• Able to multi-task in a high-stress environment
• Collaborative attitude
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to change
• Adobe Premiere and/or other Video Editing Software is a plus
• Content Management System
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Possess knowledge in Typography Convention and Design Principles
• Adobe Creative Suites in MacOs (Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop)
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Pre-press Knowledge and Basic Print Technology and Knowledge (ability to understand printing concepts, standards, and terminologies and to speak with professional printers)

Qualifications

• Real Estate experience is a plus
• A combination of experience and education will be considered
• At least 3-year professional experience as a graphic designer
• Possess a certificate, diploma, or degree in Graphic Design / Communication Design / Visual Communication / Marketing or equivalent

Salary

• $50,000 per year plus bonuses

Benefits

• Bonus

Schedule

• Must be able to start immediately

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

How to apply

• Please attach resume with portfolio (or link to portfolio website)

Applicants must have legal status to work in Canada. We will be contacting those that we feel are qualified for the role.