Graphic Designer - Toronto, Canada - Young & Mackenzie Distribution

Description

Are you an experienced Graphic Designer with a talent in working with the aesthetics of nature? We are a premium outdoor products distributor (high-end tents, specialty knives, hand-made tools, camping gear, etc.). We are looking to contract a designer who can artfully capture the essence of the outdoors to effectively market our products.
This is a remote part-time contract position, requiring a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week.
To be considered, candidates must provide samples of work relevant to outdoor activities or nature.
Please include a link to your professional portfolio in your resume. To be considered for this opportunity, a candidate must have a portfolio of relevant sample work available for preview (social media posts, catalogues/brochure, videos, website, etc.).
Duties & Responsibilities· Designing graphics and editing video (Final Cut Pro) for website content, and other marketing/sales material. · Operating with Adobe Suite to create:

• Image isolates
• Website content (incl. banners, badges, blog images, menu items, icons, etc.)
• Page layout of catalogues, brochures, product packaging, tags, labels, promotional material.

· Operating a variety of other software programs to design and edit materials. · Maintain high esthetic brand identity for the corporation.· Coordinate with marketing team to meet design elements. · Accountability for deliverables on a scheduled marketing calendar.· Delivery of projects on tight timelines. Experience (5 years minimum)· Proven success in transferring a marketing team's visions for design elements.· Proven success in handling multiple concurrent projects.· 5 years' experience with Adobe Suite. · 5 years' experience with Final Cut.
Skill Set Required· Advanced skills with necessary software:

• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Lightroom
• Acrobat
• Final Cut

· Highly adaptable to other technology. · Self-starter with a positive can-do attitude. · Creative with good artistic eye and strong attention to detail. · Strong multi-tasking skills.· Exceptional organizational and time management skills. · Ability to perform under pressure or with tight deadlines.· Proficient in English both written and spoken.· Soft skills for delivering quality design support to the marketing team. Our Company Values
• A relentless pursuit of delivering premium customer service.
• True team spirit that considers the impact on the team in all that we do.
• Professional, authentic, and thoughtful communication.
• Embodiment of Integrity with full transparency and accountability.
• A thirst for knowledge, understanding and personal growth. What We Offer
• Part-time/Contract (approximately 20 hours per week)
• Remote flexible work schedule

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