Senior Graphic Designer - Calgary, Alberta | Everbrave Branding Group | FreshGigs.ca | 20/05/16
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Senior Graphic Designer full-time

Location: Calgary, Alberta
Company Name: Everbrave Branding Group ()
Category: Design
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Everbrave is seeking a Sr. Graphic Designer to join our team who is passionate, energetic, talented, and loves to solve problems. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will be tasked with creative assignments for a variety of clients including traditional media, digital design and general production work. Above all else, each assignment is an opportunity to make a difference for our clients and help them meet their business and marketing goals.

You’ll be a big part of a small team who is driven to produce results, have fun and grow every single day.

Senior Graphic Designer Responsibilities:

  • Initiate and execute design process including (but not limited to): research, client meetings, concept development, sketches, artwork creation and manipulation, and final production of files.
  • Work collaboratively with the Partners and Project Manager to ensure designs communicate the desired message and to make the creative vision a reality.
  • Assist in developing creative briefs.
  • Liaise between co-workers, clients, suppliers and contractors as required.
  • Participate in weekly team meetings (WIP – Work in Progress) and provide a status update on all clients/projects you are currently working on.
  • Prepare print specifications for applicable projects and send to Project Manager.
  • Proofread and prepare files for print or web.
  • Ensure that final files meet technical and quality standards.
  • Print management – proofing and press checks.
  • Assist in training Junior/Intermediate Graphic Designers and Graphic Production Artists.
  • Assist in organizing, archiving and maintaining creative files and assets.

Requirements:

  • Extremely proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Solid website design skills and ability to prepare files for programming.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and strong proof-reading skills.
  • Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Strong typography skills (must love kerning!!).
  • Ability to solve creative problems independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
  • Comfortable in a Mac environment.
  • Willingness to learn and develop skills.
  • Ability to create and communicate creative strategies in a clear, concise and compelling manner 
and strong presentation skills.
  • Work within our established docket system and organize files (including file naming) accordingly.
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Visual Communications is preferred, however equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Special Duties:

  • Seek out opportunities for self-improvement and skill growth.
  • Respect each other.
  • Think outside the box.
  • Have fun in what you do!
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