Graphic Artist - Toronto, Canada - Mad Engine Global LLC

Mad Engine Global LLC

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Graphic Artist

Department:
Art

Report to:
Art Director

Purpose:

The Graphic Artist will work to develop and implement creative, unique, and innovative graphic design concepts and solutions to strengthen the brand image and promote company growth and brand recognition globally.

The Graphic Artist collaborates with multiple team members to develop our image through the production of:
graphics, images, spec-sheets, garment hangtags, tradeshow exhibit graphics, and logos for apparel clients.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform work requiring invention, imagination, originality, or talent in a recognized field of artistic and creative endeavor.
Research and development on trends, verbiages, embellishments, printing techniques, etc. for targeted demographic
Utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator to execute graphic ideas
Look at selling and design artwork per account
Collaborate with other artists on problem solving, trends, and ideas
Understanding the rules and regulations of Mad Engine licenses
Process and submit graphics for submissions in a timely manner
Creating line sheets for presentation and catalogs
Art sizing for garments
Regularly communicates project/program status and key metrics to the Art Director
Other duties assigned as needed
Competencies
The Graphic Artist must be a team player and able to work under tight deadlines. To successfully fulfill this position, the graphic artist will be creative and progressive in design approach, have the ability to take criticism positively and willing to be held to a high standard. To be progressive, the Graphic Artist continuously find new ways to do things and to create interest and excitement for each assignment. An eagerness to learn and genuine interest about this industry's happenings and the word in general are important.

Qualifications- College or University degree in graphic design or related field highly preferred. At least 2-3 years of full-time in-house graphic design experience Ability to present concepts to the design/marketing team in a persuasive manner Successful 2-D design skills for the mass/commercial market Minimum software knowledge: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design CS 4.0+, Mac OSX Maverics+, Webtach knowledge is a plus Must be able to communicate effective, verbally and in writing Must be highly organized and flexible; able to work under tight deadlines 2-Way pattern making experience is highly preferred Tech pack experience a huge plus 3-D rendering skills a huge plus