Job Description

Graphic Designer

About Memory Tree

Memory Tree Productions is an end-to-end digital marketing production studio. We're a team of highly skilled, creative people. Some of us are Producers, Directors, Cinematographers, Animators, Video Editors, or Graphic Designers, but we're all storytellers. Since 1996 we've produced literally thousands of videos and tons of other creative collateral, aimed at doing everything from marketing various products to educating employees about workplace safety, to helping charitable and community-based organizations help make the world a better place. What sets us apart is our ability to truly understand the goal of any message, and translate it into memorable, meaningful content that makes an impact.

For more information, please visit our website: memorytree.ca

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and energetic full-time

Graphic Designer

to join our team in

Waterloo, ON

. The right candidate has amazing skills based on rock-solid principles in typography, layout, illustration, and iconography. They see design in terms or motion and movement and are meticulously detailed and organized. They think clearly named layers, intelligently grouped objects and clean art boards are truly things of beauty. They understand how to follow client brand guidelines and know how to work well with other creative and production colleagues.

The right candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced, fun, dynamic collaborative environment and has exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills. They can multi-task with ease across multiple concurrent tasks and projects. To be considered for the position:

You have experience as a

Graphic Designer

in advertising, marketing, or media production - ideally with an emphasis working on Business to Business (B2B) and/or Business to Consumer (B2C) marketing-communications or Business to Employee (B2E) projects.

You have experience working with traditional print or PDF media projects - ideally with some digital media project experience as well (e.g. video, animation, web, etc.). You have demonstrably successful experience working on both pure creative concepts and production design. You have exceptionally strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat. You can work collaboratively with internal teams to build strong relationships with clients.

About You

To qualify, you'll need

2-3+ years of successful graphic design experience

as part of a creative or media production agency or marketing department, including freelance work. You also possess

post-secondary education

in a related field or equivalent experience.

Strong knowledge of Graphic Design and Production principles Self-motivated and detail oriented with the ability to work equally well independently and as part of a diverse team Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple competing projects and tasks Ability to work under tight timelines Strong customer service, relationship management, and teamwork mindset Ability to understand and respond well to feedback and criticism Strong collaborative problem-solving skills

Highly skilled in Graphic Design software (Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat - as well as Figma)

Hands on and technical experience with Accessible Design (e.g. AODA, WCAG, etc.)

Proficient working with email and productivity software (e.g. MS Office, Google Workspace, etc.) Familiarity with video editing and/or animation productions and software (e.g. After Effects, Premiere, etc.) is considered an asset, but not required Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English - written and verbal (Bilingual in French is considered an asset, but not required)*
Class G drivers license and the ability to travel to locations not served by public transportation

About the Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you can expect salary between $50,000 and $55,000 per year, based on skills and experience. You will also enjoy a host of great benefits, including:

Health benefits package and paid gym membership A paid day off for your birthday each year Up to two paid-for mental health days each year Up to two paid-for family care days each year Up to five paid sick days per year Two weeks paid vacation to start, or commensurate with experience
Memory Tree invites all interested individuals to apply for this position and encourages applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and all racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Memory Tree is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We employ people without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), or sexual orientation.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

If this sounds like a perfect opportunity for you, apply now with

your resume and portfolio!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Waterloo, ON N2V 1K8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Graphic design: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person