Job Description

One of our printing and consulting clients is looking for a Desktop Publisher (Adobe Suite, PPT)
Length: Contract term is 12 months with possibility of permanent opportunity
Location: Calgary, AB"The start date of this job is flexible and in order to find the best candidate the job may remain open much longer than the date mentioned on this posting... or you may be asked to start sooner than the expected start date if you are able to do so !"Please read the job description below. If this interests you, please send a MS-Word version copy of your resume (ASAP) along with a telephone contact number: E-mail to padhikari@teamrecruiter.comPlease mention the job title above in the subject line
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JOB PROFILE:
Client is a PC based client with the majority of the work produced using corporate templates in various Microsoft programs. This is less a creative role, the primary focus is Desktop Publishing, layout, text formatting and brand management. Strong Microsoft Suite Skills are required.
The ability to build client relationships and a focus on superior customer service is a key requirement of all applicants.
Applicant needs to be professional, energetic and able manage numerous demands nationally.
Only looking for applicants who are seeking a long term position.
Experience in a corporate environment and using Word and PPT to create and format documents is required.
Experience in Adobe Suite, including Acrobat Pro is a must.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Create highly accurate brand-compliant and visually compelling cross-channel design solutions, from brief to exact industry standards for print.
Attend client meetings and being comfortable communicating design insight and rationale.
Stay current with industry trends and design innovation, proactively conduct market research, and regularly suggest innovative ideas.
Enhance all designs to meet WCAG 2.0 (ADA) accessibility standards.
As a steward of the client's brand, provide brand guidance to maintain a consistent look and feel.
Advise the client on the best solutions to their communication needs. Answer queries from clients -- either handling these or (where appropriate) escalating to more senior members of team.
Effectively manage workload.
Work proactively under own initiative and collaboratively with other members of a design team, providing input whenever possible.
Be aware of budgets and deadlines for jobs and escalate proactively and appropriately if there is a danger of going overestimate.
Ensure all quality control policies are adhered to, while constantly looking for ways to implement process improvements.
Other duties as requested by the senior creative/direct report.Qualifications:
SKILLS:
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma and After Effects (Animation skills a plus). A working knowledge of Power Point, Word and Dreamweaver would be an advantage. Professional understanding of the Apple OS and eco system
Experience designing web assets, social media cards, digital ads, email campaigns, animation, and print media.
Ability to adhere to corporate brand guidelines.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, objectives, and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, a passion for client service and the ability to communicate professionally and diplomatically, even in challenging situations.
Must be comfortable working in a team environment and presenting and brainstorming ideas with senior-level business partners.
An excellent communicator capable of presenting ideas to a team or client
Able to show concepts, and design direction quickly through sketches and mood boards
Excellent customer service, teamwork, and time management skills.
Accurate and consistent completion of time sheets. Strong diverse portfolio, showing creativity and critical thinking
Fluent in English, written and spoken (Bilingual an assetEDUCATION:
2-4 years graphic design/new media design/information design diploma/degree from recognized institution
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2-4 years graphic design experience in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment.Please note that this is the most up to date version of job description available at this time - During Client Interview you will receive additional information - variance may apply !When you have some time please register in our database (5 minutes process) to be considered for future openings; the link is available on our website at http://www.teamrecruiter.com in the Candidate section. Please follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamrecruiter.com/, or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TeamRecruiter.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted through telephone/email. You are encouraged to register with us in our database to be considered for future positions available.Have a great day.At Teamrecruiter.com we offer some of the most highly qualified professionals in the workforce. We dedicate an industry trained recruitment specialist to the following areas: IT, Finance, Admin, Sales, Executive Search and Contractors. If you would like to learn more about our full-service recruiting firm please visit our website at www.teamrecruiter.com.CAMSC and ACSESS certified"...All Offers are conditional on Client Post-Offer Conditions being met and removed by end client prior to written offer signing""Please note that emails from our Recruitment Firm may inadvertently be sent to your Spam Folder. When contacted regarding an employment opportunity, please keep an eye on your Spam/Junk Folder to avoid missing important communication."THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE TEAM RECRUITER / SE.Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process.

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