Graphic Design Specialist - Burlington, Canada - Islamic Relief Canada

Islamic Relief Canada

Verified Company

Burlington, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Graphic Design Specialist

Status:
Full-time, Permanent

Location:
Burlington, ON / Remote

Reports to:
Creatives Manager

Department:
Marketing

Start Date:
Immediate

This role is responsible for developing and coordinating the production of high quality graphic design deliverables in the form of posters, reports, creatives, print and online materials.

The role works collaboratively with the Creatives Manager and Marketing team to deliver designs for key campaigns and deliverables.

This role will work to continuously elevate the standard of Islamic Relief Canada's brand by conceptualizing and creating industry-standard branding guides, illustrations and designs for all campaigns and marketing deliverables throughout the year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create promotional materials for all main campaigns, to fulfill the design needs of multiple online platforms and printed materials
Develop and design stewardship reports, fundraising material, and event marketing materials
Work collaboratively within the marketing team and across the organization to determine the nature and content of design needed, as well as printing needs and orders
Work collaboratively to produce high quality bilingual designs
Build and manage a roster of freelance designers, liaising between designers and internal stakeholders for overflow work
Maintain timely and consistent communication with other departments and the marketing team to ensure deadlines and quality standards are being met
Manage printing needs and placing orders for the marketing team and other departments
Stay in regular communication with printing companies to ensure materials are on time and of quality
Work towards implementing creative and innovative designs that elevate the brand of Islamic Relief with Canadian Muslims
Work on special design projects as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

Completion of a college diploma/university degree in Graphic Design preferred
3+ years of experience
Must have an eye for clean design
Excellent proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Knowledge of print vs. digital specs for materials is an asset
Should exhibit critical thinking skills, initiative, and be selfdirected
Creative and energetic with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering high quality results
Ability to maintain high level of attention to detail and consistency in style and brand
Ability to manage projects with many moving parts
Motivated selfstarter who is able to take both guidance and initiative
Detailoriented and committed to deadlines
Works well in a team with a collaborative lens
Multilingual/proficiency in French is an asset
Portfolio must be submitted with resume
Eligible to work in Canada