Graphic Designer

Job Summary

• Curates and defines design ideas and concepts and coordinates in the creation of materials in print, and other mediums for a variety of projects.
• Collaborates with Accounts Executives to provide brainstorms and recommendations including but not limited to concepts, designs, art direction, production, print buying.
• Monitors quality control for print and prepress service specifications, purchasing, and approvals.
• Tracks production projects to ensure proper and timely completion of work with outside vendors to meet production deadlines.
• Multidisciplinary design approaches and techniques for a variety of graphic design activities, including desktop publishing and layout, production, illustration, and prepress file preparation.
• Maintains equipment and supply inventory; maintains accurate files and records.
• Creates and directs media using digital art and photographic techniques.
• Contributes to the editorial development of projects.
• Selects and purchases graphic and photographic supplies.

Skills

• Expert in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Indesign
• Knowledgeable of social media platforms and photography.
• Strong communication skills, great attention to detail, ability to multitask and meet demanding deadlines
• Ability to translate concepts into effective visual presentations, products, collaterals and merchandising that fulfil strategic marketing objectives.
• Basic project management skills including defining project scope, budget, and schedules necessary to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of pre-press or 4-colour printing including color and file preparation to achieve the desired outcome for the product.
• Basic understanding of competitive design trends that are translated into the product development process
• Strong design portfolio and references