Job Description

The ideal candidate will be primarily responsible for:

• Working with staff, clients, and other designers to deliver high-quality graphics optimized for print/video/web/social media, and digital solutions.
• Working from a creative brief to final layout/file collection.
• Creating 2D & 3D graphics, infographics, some animations, pitches & product demos
• Working with our marketing, sales and creative team to develop and implement a variety of projects, concepts and promotional material.
• Design/Revise/Update marketing materials for a variety of clients, inclusive of signage, POP, and collateral; for print and digital, ensuring that guidelines are followed.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure a consistent creative direction for each project.
• Must be able to multi-task in a high demand environment with a strong attention to detail.
• Must also execute client projects such as developing marketing materials for indoor and outdoor signage, presentations, print, web, banners, displays, brochures, ads, brand activation events and social media while optimizing brand and messaging consistency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and adhere to Client brand guidelines and business goals
• Strong communication skills and ability to present and execute creative ideas that meet client and TI Group objectives
• Work closely with internal teams such as photography studio, print production and visual merchandising to execute creative designs and layouts
• Strong production abilities and proficiency at producing high quality product design within tight timelines
• Operate at high level of professionalism ensuring quality design is consistently executed
• Strong understanding of trends in the marketplace
• Ability to adapt and design base creatives into various marketplace signage including; pole signs, wobblers, window posters, window decals, pump toppers etc.
• Perform store walks for market research

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• University degree or college diploma in Graphic Design/development or related field from a recognized institution

Years of Experience

• Minimum 5 years related experience in Graphic Design with a strength in retail

Technical Knowledge / Expertise

• Print industry experience in the retail sector is desired
• Advanced knowledge of design using software programs including Adobe Creative
• Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with 3D software is an asset
• Advanced proficiency of Mac platform
• Understanding of page layout, typography, design theory and editorial design as well as the print and production process with a high focus on digital and litho printing
• A vast design portfolio that exhibits creative flair, originality and strong visual sense
• Experience with creating 2D and 3D renderings
• Knowledge of web and Dreamweaver is an asset
• Knowledge of online internal management tools such as Wrike, and ePace is an asset

Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 5 years (required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 5 years (required)
• Adobe InDesign: 5 years (required)