Are you the right fit?

We’re looking for an experienced, well-versed Senior Designer to conceptualize, design and manage creative projects for the organization. you will be supporting the creative vision and goals of the Marketing department.

The ideal candidate will manage and design pieces including, but not limited to:

Print (direct mail, magazine ads), Digital banners, Email, Presentation Materials, POS materials, Video and Web page design.

You must be a strong team player with a positive, high-energy attitude. You love design, you love helping businesses grow and you love working with great people to achieve common goals. You will be receptive to growth and change whilst demonstrating design expertise, professionalism and passion for design within a dynamic start-up culture.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute designs for integrated strategic marketing campaigns for awareness, acquisition, engagement and retention programs and product launches while maintaining the integrity of the Financeit brand
• Work closely with Copywriter to align creative designs with marketing messaging and positioning
• Act as a lead brand steward and ambassador
• Create vector graphics and illustrations in line with current company branding standards
• Prepare presentation materials for executive presentations
• Present finished work to all levels of the organization with the ability to articulate design choices and execution
• Pro-actively conduct new image searches and management of images - collecting, resizing, and archiving
• Archive printer files
• Review and proofread numerous versions of creative pieces

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in Graphic Design
• College or University degree in Graphic Design, New Media, or Graphics Communication
• Strong design portfolio
• High level of proficiency in Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Sketch 3, HTML, and CSS is a plus
• Web program experience: Anime CC (Formally Flash Professional) is an asset
• Experience with digital platforms including rich media creation and website design/creation
• Ability to synthesize complex briefs into simple creative concepts and outputs
• Strong understanding of typography
• Strong understanding of graphics, marketing and communications, print/production terminology and concepts
• Strong understanding of design processes and workflows for best-in-class practices
• Strong understanding of presentation software (i.e. Google Presentation, PPT, Prezi)
• Highly organized with a proven ability to balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Diplomatic and tactful approach when building and nurturing internal and external relationships
• Ability to take art direction and critique
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial services and payments industries (not required but a plus)

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary based on experience
• Performance based bonus plan
• Staff Stock Option Plan
• Group Benefits Plan
• Fitness reimbursement program