The Toronto office is currently seeking a Graphic Designer with a proven, professional record of delivering creative and innovative solutions for branding and marketing. The successful candidate will work in a marketing team responsible for the brand identity and marketing material for the Smith + Andersen group

Qualifications:

Candidate(s) must:

• Degree or diploma in graphic design
• Familiarity with web technology (HTML5) is an asset
• Fluent in the software (full Adobe Suite) of the trade
• 5 years graphic design experience. Corporate experience is an asset
• Registered Graphic Designer is an asset
• Proven industry experience in branding, corporate identity and graphic design development
• Highly innovative with an attention to detail and ability to accept direction
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Highly organized and able to prioritize own work schedule

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for recommending, developing and maintaining brand identity materials
• Assist in the development of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to ensure continuity of branding
• Responsible for generating new ideas for materials whether related to website design, marketing brochures, advertisements, banners, posters, etc.
• Work cohesively in a group of marketing administrators and support their efforts
• Assist with the visual design development and updates of websites
• Participate in brainstorming activities to develop concepts for various branding initiatives
• Continually ensures consistency in the Smith + Andersen brand
• Manage production (contract) for printing or other output of marketing material
• Manage requirements for copywriting
• Work to tight deadlines
• Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies in new media including design programs and post-production techniques

Smith + Andersen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.