Graphic Designer

Skills
Adobe Creative SuiteContent Management SystemsDesignGraphic DesignGraphicsMicrosoft Publisher
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of related professional work experience in graphic design.
  • Proficient in relevant graphic design-related programs, including the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
  • Excellent skills in typography, branding, and layout.
  • Working knowledge of Canva, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
  • Basic video production skills.
  • Proven artistic and design skills.
  • Working knowledge of HTML, basic web development, and content management systems.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized, and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Adobe creative suite experience desired.
  • Experience with graphic, design, photo and video-editing software is an asset.
  • Previous digital marketing and social media experience with an agency, within a creative department, or freelance, or contract experience desired.
  • Experience in web design, web content management systems, and web content production is a plus.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment screen.

Nice to have

  • Previous digital marketing experience
  • Previous social media experience
  • Adobe Creative Suite experience
  • Web design experience
  • Web content production experience

Day to day

  • Create marketing materials and campaigns to educate and promote events, programs, and projects internally and externally.
  • Assist with graphical needs for social media, video, publications, presentations, posters, flyers, brochures, maps, newsletters, annual reports, and website.
  • Assist videographer with video production and provide high-quality, creative, and innovative animation and visuals to explain complicated subjects and add production value.
  • Develop, execute, and measure effective digital marketing aligned with communication strategies.
  • Produce appealing content for web and digital media to engage desired audiences.
  • Develop innovative ways to incorporate digital media, video, and other visual elements into communications efforts including designing, graphics, and illustrations.