Intermediate Graphic Designer
Reporting to the Creative Director of this small but growing and successful branding and package design agency, the position of Intermediate Graphic Designer is accountable for creative innovation and execution of design concepts for a variety of clients in the food, grocery and retail industries.
Essential Job Results:
Reporting to the Creative Manager and under the guidance and leadership of the Art Director, the position of Designer is responsible for:
• Overall design of specific projects from inception to completion (in varying degrees of complexity)
• Working with the Creative Manager to interpret briefing documents and come up with concepts/ideas and following through with designs that meet agreed upon guidelines with respect to budget
• Working closely with others to provide initial design concepts for further review and consideration by the Creative Manager
• Managing changes and bringing any inconsistencies or conflicts to the Studio Director for resolution with the Creative Manager
• Review graphic design changes before handing off for proofreading
• Ensuring designs and revisions have been proofed and reviewed before release
Strategic Leadership
Anticipates the implications of trends on the agency’s future business success and develops effective, strategic responses.
Participates in the creation of a shared vision of the business that everyone can understand and apply.
Champions change and innovation consistent with agency’s basic values and effectively manages its pace and progress.
Essential Qualifications:
• A college certificate/degree in Graphic Design/Fine Arts along with previous design experience (3+ years) preferably in an agency environment and related to branding and/or packaging design
• Strong creative background
Proficiency in various computer software packages
• Highly developed interpersonal skills in order to interact in a positive, proactive way with other departments and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on assignments and keep other team members informed accordingly.
• Willingness to keep abreast of changes, innovations, etc. in the industry.
• A thirst for learning
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for business purposes
• Ability to travel and acquire required travel documentation (i.e., passport)
• Entrepreneurial spirit
In office position located in North York area of Toronto/GTA
Salary range $60 – 75k depending on experience
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Patti Sanderson
Senior Consultant
416.581.1445 ext. 223
Specialty:
Marketing, Communications, Direct Marketing, Digital & Social Media
Patti Sanderson has been a Senior Consultant at the Toronto office of Grapevine Executive Recruiters and has been successfully matching the needs of clients to the experience of candidates since 1991. Patti recruits in all areas of Marketing and Communications from Advertising to Promotions and Shopper Marketing to Public Relations and she has placed talented individuals at every level and function of an organization from Client Service to Product and Marketing Management as well as Creative, Production, Research and Analytics.
In particular she has made a name for herself in specialized areas including Direct Marketing and CRM as well as all areas of Digital and Social Media and she excels at targeting specific criteria and filling the most challenging roles that combine exceptional marketing and people skills with topnotch analytical abilities.
She has developed long standing relations with both her clients and candidates based on the commitment she shows to her craft and the high standards she sets for herself. She is passionate about her job, caring about her candidates and driven to providing the best service to meet her clients’ needs in the areas of financial services, loyalty, ecommerce, telecommunications, technology, retail and healthcare.
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