Intermediate Graphic Designer (Contract)

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and talented Intermediate Designer to join our team as a freelancer, working 40 hours a week from Toronto, with 2 days in-office at our downtown location. There is a 3 month probation period, followed by an open ended contract with no set end date.

Responsibilities

• Ensure brand consistency throughout all marketing and brand projects
• Image research and retouching
• Conceptualize and execute creative concepts that bridge business needs, creative vision, and consumer interests
• Build creative briefs for illustrators
• Take direction from senior creatives, solicit feedback on how to elevate the concept and execution
• Ensure designs are aligned with good usability practices and accessibility
• Contribute to the evolution of our brand language in collaboration with other designers
• Collaborate with the creative team (motion, digital, copy, PM) and marketing
• Lead or participate in brainstorming sessions & creative meetings to generate concepts
• Present campaign concepts with the persuasive expertise necessary to garner the support of various stakeholders and clients
• Contribute to fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture, build meaningful relationships with colleagues
• Approve production output and ensure quality assurance on assets being delivered

What you will work on

• General design production — from concept to delivery
• Tradeshows/events/installation design — creating both print and digital assets for large scale activations
• Social Media — concepts for organic and promoted social media content
• Integrated Marketing Campaigns (OOH, print, digital media, email, owned channels and animated videos)
• Email Campaigns — our business portfolio has a large customer relationship management component through emails

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design preferred
• Must be willing to learn new production development tools (Flexitive and other software)
• Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and XD
• Stellar portfolio of creative work that demonstrates skills in ideation, layout/composition/colour, typography and attention to detail
• 4+ years working as a Graphic Designer
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Able to respond and adapt positively to shifting priorities and timelines
• Strong communication skills. Able to cultivate cross-functional partnerships and foster an open, positive and collaborative environment
• Self motivated and curious

Nice to have

• Bilingualism (English, French or other)
• Skills in animation, illustration, UX/UI, 3D modelling
• Interest or experience in aviation or travel