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Gowling WLG – Creative Strategist & Designer – Toronto, ON

Company: Gowling WLG

Location: Toronto, ON

Job description: ABOUT GOWLING WLGAt Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values – The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different – in all that we do.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.PROFILEAs a Creative Strategist & Designer, you will play a key role in bringing the firm’s brand to life in innovative and engaging ways that capture the hearts and minds of external and internal audiences across a variety of platforms and channels. You will reimagine the ordinary to create the extraordinary. To you, nothing is impossible. You dream in ideas and creative is your passion. Working closely with our Business Development & Marketing team, clients, partners, and other stakeholders to create cohesive and engaging campaigns and visuals that drive brand awareness, ignite interest, and achieve business objectives.RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and own our creative design process from conception to execution, including developing the design strategy for our assets, campaigns and programs to deliver visual solutions of the highest standards while meeting deadlines.
  • Deeply understand our clients and market to evolve visual storytelling, delight audiences, and deliver on client needs and business goals.
  • Be a champion of brand guidelines, recognizing when and where to innovate, while ensuring alignment across all platforms and media, including digital, social, video, print and more.
  • Collaborate and strategize with fellow Designers, agencies, and the broader BD & Marketing group to brainstorm creative concepts, build vision boards, effectively manage projects and produce outstanding work.
  • Oversee the timely creation and distribution of go-to-market assets, coordinating with translators and vendors to ensure precision and efficiency.
  • Maintain excellence through continuous review, updates and revisions with a focus on stakeholder management, excellence and continuous boundary-pushing ideas.
  • Deliver UX/UI concepts and ideas to elevate and evolve the digital client and user experience.
  • Organize and provide creative direction for photo and video shoots, bringing creative concepts to life and capturing the essence of our brand.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, graphic design, marketing, media production, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of six (6) years of experience in creative direction and marketing communications, with a strong understanding and passion for elevated visual design.
  • Agency or professional services experience an asset.
  • You are a visual storyteller with a special talent for creative conceptualization and design execution with an inspiring portfolio that backs up your ability to drive brand design impact in market and deliver exceptional results.
  • You are accountable and relentlessly curious – to you, every project is a new opportunity to create magic and delight audiences, both internal and external.
  • You stay on top of the latest design trends and have a deep understanding of channel best practices (e.g. social, web, programmatic display), digital marketing tools and strategies, competitive creative, and creative strategy.
  • You deliver within tight timelines, exhibiting consistency and exemplary attention to detail – no detail is too small or too big.
  • Communication and storytelling comes easily to you, and your interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills allow you to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels within the Firm.
  • You help cultivate a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous learning.
  • You are a problem-solver who’s always seeking new ways of thinking, and you’re energized by making quality work happen in a fast-paced environment.
  • You take pride in your ability to research the clients you’re designing for to understand their pain points, needs and motivations – and leverage that knowledge to elevate your work.
  • You are never satisfied with the status quo and are focused on exceeding expectations and providing exceptional client service.
  • You are highly collaborative, seeking out and appreciating feedback on design work. You thrive in team-based environments.
  • You’re an innovator who embraces an environment where you can experiment, learn, and change banking for good.
  • You have a take charge attitude and the ability to lead and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • You have advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel; working knowledge of HTML5, CSS and responsive design.
  • You have experience in both PC and Mac environments.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Gowling WLG is a global law firm that values employee satisfaction and diversity. The firm is dedicated to building an equitable and engaging workplace, where individuals from various backgrounds can thrive. Currently, they are seeking a Creative Strategist & Designer to lead their creative design process, develop visual solutions, and drive brand awareness. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creative design, be accountable, and have excellent communication skills. While specific qualifications are listed, Gowling WLG encourages individuals who are excited about the opportunity to apply, even if they do not meet all the requirements. The firm is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and accommodations can be provided for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Job Description

Our company is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the office.

Responsibilities:
– Answering phone calls and responding to emails
– Scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars
– Organizing and maintaining files and records
– Greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate person
– Ordering office supplies and maintaining inventory
– Assisting with special projects and events as needed

Qualifications:
– High school diploma or equivalent
– Previous experience in an administrative role preferred
– Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

If you are a proactive and self-motivated individual with excellent time management skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as an Administrative Assistant.

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:01:49 GMT

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