Content & Graphic Design Specialist - Calgary, Canada - Korite International

Description

Founded in 1979, Korite is the world's largest supplier of high quality Ammolite, a unique and colourful gemstone found in Southern Alberta.

Korite has several lines of business including loose stones, jewellery, watches and home décor that contribute to its multi-million dollar portfolio.

Historically, Korite has focused on Business to Business sales and is now shifting its focus to building a strong Direct to Consumer brand under new leadership.

This role will be critical to the execution of this vision.

The Content and Design Specialist will report directly to the Director of Marketing & Ecommerce and will be responsible for the development of impactful, creative & innovative marketing content including all graphic design and copy needs, and occasional photography.

This role requires some on-site, so ability to be in Calgary 3 or more days a week at the office is mandatory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute and lead design ideation and solutions for customer and consumer facing marketing material
• Act as the gatekeeper for KORITE's brand guidelines ensuring brand consistency across all channels
• Support the Director in the development of new brand guidelines and refreshed creative direction for KORITE
• Design all marketing collateral to support all KORITE products and sales channels
• Work alongside KORITE's creative agency to establish a consistent process for content development
• Photograph KORITE product for marketing assets, including web and social media assets, resizing and standardizing assets when necessary
• Attend photoshoots as required

Education & Training

• Graphic Design degree or diploma
• Photography training or courses

Knowledge & Experience

• 13 years of experience in graphic design and copywriting
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite(Photoshop CS, InDesign CS and Illustrator CS)
• Working knowledge of the MAC platform
• Basic working knowledge of MS Office
• Experience with Shopify considered an asset
• Retail experience considered an asset

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent time management, planning & organizational skills
• Proven interpersonal and communication (verbal/written) skills
• Proven eye for detail
• Experience working on and managing multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to work independently
• Motivated, selfstarter with the ability to function in an entrepreneurial environment with a high level of ambiguity and rapid change

Salary:
$50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T2C 0J4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)
• Photography: 1 year (preferred)

Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2C 0J4