Company: EMETemployment

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:44:17 GMT

Job description: Design Lead
Job Order ID: 8007
Employment Type: Yearly Salary
Web Publication Date: 11/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Number of Positions: 1
Job Location: Toronto
Brief Description:About the OpportunitySituated within the organization’s Integrated Development Department, the Marketing Team is a leader in the voice and brand of the entire organization, using creative content, design, multimedia, and experiences to engage community members in the organization’s mission.Reporting to the Director of Design, the Design Lead will be part of a dynamic creative team to conceptualize, design and produce a wide range of projects in print, digital and experiential design. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Designers, Writers, Front-end Developers, Marketing Managers, and Event Managers and be able to lead large scale projects from concept to production.Job Function:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the Director of Design and other members of the Marketing team to develop visuals and the overall creative design of integrated projects
• Translate ideas across multiple messaging touchpoints including email, web, print, social, and event signage
• Ensure design quality, consistency, and delivery by project deadlines
• Review and provide feedback for other designer’s/freelancer’s work
• Develop style guides and tools to support business units

Job Requirement:Qualifications:

• A degree in Design, Communications/Advertising or related discipline
• 5+ years of working experience as a Graphic Designer
• A hands-on designer-proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Motion Design software a plus.
• Excellent portfolio of work that demonstrates high-quality ideation and design within a variety of marketing campaign projects
• Undeniable creative chops: you play a critical role in the conceptual phase of projects, and work seamlessly with your team to deliver winning projects
• Ability to gracefully handle pressure and meet tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks and opportunities with acute attention to detail
• Excellent design and typography skills
• Excellent file preparation from production to print and digital
• Experience reviewing print proofs and samples
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills-comfortable with presenting to groups
• Copywriting skills are an asset
• Experience in Stripo and Campaign Monitor is an asset
• Experience working in non-profit is an asset
• Experience in project management and budgeting

The Design Lead position in Toronto involves working within the organization’s Marketing Team to develop creative content, design, multimedia, and experiences to engage community members. Responsibilities include collaborating with team members, leading projects from concept to production, and ensuring design quality and consistency. Qualifications include a degree in Design or related field, 5+ years of Graphic Design experience, proficiency in design software, excellent portfolio, creativity, ability to meet deadlines, and strong communication skills. Experience in project management, copywriting, and non-profit work are assets.