Graphic Designer contract
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Company Name:
Standardbred Canada
(http://www.standardbredcanada.ca)
Category:
Design
Standardbred Canada is seeking an enthusiastic Graphic Designer for a temporary, part-time, contract position. This Intermediate Graphic Design position is best suited to an energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a challenge.
Responsibilities
- Designing the annual O’Brien Awards event materials, including program, posters, menu, video, ads, etc.
- Designing campaigns for national initiatives (National Driving Championship)
- Designing promotional resources for national initiatives (banner ads, posters, brochures, ads, etc.)
- Communicating with printers on ad dimensions, graphic requirements and restrictions, file formats and file delivery
- Designing editions of Trot 4 Kids
- Contributing content to Trot 4 Kids when required
- Ability to design layouts when required
- In-house design for Standardbred Canada
- Web banners
- Contribute your ideas and design solutions
Core skills and experience
- Minimum three years education in graphic design at a college or university level, or equivalent
- Minimum two to three years experience in a professional environment, or extensive freelance experience (including pre-press and preferably with a magazine)
- Proficiency in Adobe CS6, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects
- Solid understanding of graphic design for print, including basic colour correction, photo retouching skills, typography, etc.
- Solid knowledge of print production processes and requirements
- Able to adapt print design for use across digital and social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to prioritize projects and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail
- Very strong ability to multi-task, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work flexible hours during busy work periods
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in order to articulate creative concepts and rationale to team members and industry partners
- Self-motivated, organized and accountable
- Open to feedback and willing to make changes to design concepts
Additional Assets
- Understanding of font management, a practical understanding of the Elements and Principles of Art & Design
- Illustration experience
- Horse racing or equine background, or interest in horse racing
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