GRAPHIC DESIGNER:
At Curl Up, we are looking for a talented graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects with the audience.
Objectives of this role
● Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
● Obtain input from team to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately
● Work independently as well as cooperatively with marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects
● Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
● Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
Responsibilities
● Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with the team on a wide range of materials that may include social media creatives, web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing materials
● Translate directions into high-quality design within an established brand identity
● Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of colour, text, font style, imagery, and layout
● Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, based on best practices for using a content management system
● Use trend intelligence and knowledge of historical and current markets when designing and executing specific classifications
Required skills and qualifications
● Creative and innovative design skills
● Three or more years of experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
● Excellent communication and presentation skills
● Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
● Desire to continue building skill set with education and training
Preferred skills and qualifications
● Three or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
● Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
● Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript
● Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems
● Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software.