The Web Designer & Developer is responsible for providing creative support on all Marketing efforts across varying mediums. This position will transform high-level project requirements into tangible user experiences, utilizing the latest standards in graphic design, usability and front-end development.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

Design (40%)

• Use the principals of good design to layout and format of all marketing and promotional materials; brochures, flyers, sell sheets, banners, ads, etc.
• Incorporate brand approved elements (photography, illustrations, graphic elements, typography and copy) together into a well designed message
• Wireframe and design graphics for websites and micro-sites utilizing strong usability principals to create interfaces that meet experience standards
• Adhere to the creative workflow process; attending briefing meetings, producing multiple design comps and working iteratively with project stakeholders through concept to completion
• Take ownership and pride in delivering and completing clean, high-quality, pixel-perfect designs in line with our brand standards
• Use design periodicals, on-line research and other assorted media outlets to gain inspiration for developing concepts and executing designs

Front-end development (50%)

• Capable of hand coding HTML, CSS and JavaScript

• Experience in developing standards compliant markup

• Understanding of common cross browser issues and capable of working around them

• Stay up-to-date with browser changes and help define browser standards

• Use of browser debugging tools (Dev Tools, Firebug)

• Strong understanding of SEO and how it relates to development

Multimedia (10%)

• Capable of executing a photo shoot using professional photography hardware

• Capture, edit, animate and produce marketing promotional videos

• Develop and execute digitally animated presentations

Quantitative Dimensions:

• As outlined in Marketing Dashboard

Core Competencies:

• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects, deliver programs and tactics on time in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

• Ability to carry creative vision from concept to completion

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication, listening skills

Internal/External Relationships:

• External relationships: vendors and agency relationships

• Internal partnerships: Marketing and I.T developers

Education, Certification & Licenses:

• Post-secondary education in graphic design or related experience (corporate environment is an asset)

Experience:

• Over 3 years experience working in a Marketing environment

• Diverse portfolio strong on the creative side

Computer/Tools/Equipment/Software Skills:

• Strong understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver) and web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML

• Ability to build PowerPoint presentations and understanding of Microsoft Office

• Proficiency in both MAC and PC

Working Conditions, Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Interacts with employees and management

• Some travel may be required

• Ability to attend meetings

• Overtime may be required

Additional Information:

• Take responsibility

• Team player

• Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities, within tight deadlines

• Positive can-do attitude

• Self motivated and driven individual

• Willing to learn and develop new skills

• French language (would be an asset)

• Copy writing (would be an asset)