Job details

Graphic Designer

at SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment
Location Toronto, Canada
Date Posted January 11, 2016
Category Intermediate
Job Type Full-time

Description

About Us

SimEx-Iwerks specializes in designing and building 4-D Experiences® that are located in major destinations and feature blockbuster cinematic content from the world’s major studios.

For 25 years we have built partnerships with institutions, parks and destinations that today provide 4-D Experiences® at over 200 attractions worldwide. These attractions incorporate innovative special effects technologies and programs that are constantly refreshable.

SimEx-Iwerks’ family friendly attractions generate new revenues, improve general attendance and are experienced by 25 million guests annually.

Our experiences are particularly successful because we back up our extraordinary film library with strong service support.

 

Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • layout, copyfitting, assembly and revision of print projects
  • reformatting and re-sizing key art graphics, incl. major studio marketing
  • preparing graphics and photos for use in print and web
  • creating and producing signage for use at client sites
  • preparing sales presentations and proposals for print and the web
  • maintaining and updating the corporate website
  • designing tradeshow graphics and collateral
  • creating show logos and key art
  • assisting with motion graphics
  • project administration

Skills and Qualifications

Education

  • post-secondary diploma in design desirable, but not mandatory

Experience

  • 2+ years in professional design, both print and web
  • ability to code in HTML5 and CSS3
  • creating responsive website layouts
  • basic understanding of jQuery and Javascript
  • working knowledge of PHP
  • strong knowledge of WordPress development
  • SEO best practices an asset

Software

  • proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, etc.)

Compensation

  • commensurate to talent, experience and ability

 

Qualified candidates, please forward your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (or link to portfolio) to [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest.  However, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.