Graphic Designer / Project Coordinator (6 Month Contract)

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Graphic Designer / Project Coordinator develops and coordinates the graphic design, production, and printing of labels and production/advertising materials for Organika, helping to ensure that branding consistency is achieved, and schedules are met.

Please note this is a 6 month contract position.

Job Duties

Primary Responsibilities:

Graphic Design

• Concept development, design and production management for all advertising, promotions and other branded communications and materials, including product labels and marketing collaterals.
• Design management to ensure consistency across all brand touch points – including trade shows marketing materials, corporate communications and events, and digital media.
• Creates compelling social media images to promote various marketing events and/or promotions.
• Develops creative concepts; makes recommendations to improve look and feel of product labels and marketing collaterals.
• Designs email marketing campaigns according to brand standards set by Company and designs advertising media, such as banners and the like, for websites.
• Liaises with printers.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Coordination

• Tracks and coordinates the development and production of marketing collaterals and product labels within internal departments.
• Prepares materials and organizes logistics required for marketing events and/or for designers to complete projects.
• Coordinates print production schedules and cost analysis reports for internal budget approval.
• Maintains marketing, branding and product information and databases.
• Liaises with suppliers and printers.
• Prepares required marketing reports and checklists.
• Supports Marketing and Graphics management and graphics team; calendar management required.
• Schedules and sets up team meetings and larger conferences and events; onsite & offsite.
• Performs a variety of duties to support department and team objectives.
• Assists team members to submit or escalate issues when appropriate.
• Directly responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures.
• Books travel for team members; flights, accommodation, car rentals; drafting travel letters and assisting with visa applications when required.
• Ensures NUSUs (New User Set Ups) have been completed in advance; ensuring all equipment, network access, and cube/office is set up prior to start date.
• Submits Oracle account set-up requests for team members and provide initial training on Expense reporting tool.
• Purchasing – office supplies, team snacks, miscellaneous.
• Coordinates Catering for meetings and team events.
• Purchases team swag, business gifts, and special occasion gifts.
• Delivers mail and coordinates shipping/couriers for deliveries.

Required Skills and Training

• A degree and/or relevant work experience in graphic art or digital design.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other Adobe software; MS Office Suite.
• Expert understanding of multimedia designs and experience building files for both print and digital (pre-press).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and remain flexible through multiple revisions while keeping a keen attention to detail.
• Creative thinker, self-starter, driven, and professional.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with HTML 5 and CSS 3
• Video experience an asset.
• Basic knowledge of HTML would be an asset.
• Proficient on Mac and PC operating systems.
• Able and eager to learn new technologies as needed.