Candidate Responsibilities :
- Work on a wide range of Web and media projects, using various computer software to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals.
- Obtain input from management, ensuring designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately.
- Work independently and cooperatively on multiple projects with Technical team, meeting deadlines and budget constraints, and scheduling project implementation based on workload, which may include Web Media.
- Examine existing processes, identifying flaws and creating solutions to improve design capabilities.
- Update and maintain internal databases of designs, photography, and video.
Daily Responsibilities :
- Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients for a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communication, newsletters, and marketing materials.
- Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity.
- Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content determining ideal usage of colour, text, font style, imagery, and layout.
- Manage the design and uploading process of all project material, understanding best practices for using a content management system.
- Use trend intelligence and an understanding of the current and historical business and market to design and execute specific classifications.
Skills and Qualifications :
- Bachelor s degree in graphic design, art, or similar discipline.
- Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills.
- 5+ years experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, etc.
- Proven experience with graphic design, with a strong portfolio of work.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript.
- Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems a plus.
- Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software.
- Desire to continue to grow skill set with ongoing education and training.