Senior Graphic Designer

Please note: this opportunity is posted by Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre on behalf of the employer.

Main Responsibilities:

• We are looking for a skilled, talented designer who has experience in web, mobile and print design
• You will be collaborating with the web and marketing team to maintain the company’s multiple large website applications, as well as be responsible for creating print and online marketing material as needed
• The ideal candidate will be able to take written ideas, spoken ideas, or existing design templates, and expand upon these directives resulting in clean, polished, consistent and functional design
• The successful candidate will have a detailed, relevant portfolio, and possess a thorough understanding of branding, information architecture, a proficiency in both UI and UX design best practices
• The most important responsibility of the Graphic Designer is to design and create various websites, print, and digital marketing material to promote our companies

Job Requirements:

Candidates must be proficient in web design, graphic design, and social media creation. Other qualifications include:

• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Five or more years of professional experience with design software, including Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to receive criticism and direction and revise work accordingly
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to continue building skill set with education and training
• Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software are an asset

Pay Rate: $70,000 – $75,000 Annually