Job details

Graphic Designer – Brampton Office (6 Months – Ongoing Contract)

at Jarden Consumer Solutions
Location Brampton, Canada
Date Posted March 23, 2015
Category Intermediate
Job Type Full-time

Description

The Graphic Designer is responsible for supporting the Marketing and Sales teams in executing the go-to-market strategies by developing new and innovative creative design marketing ideas/concepts/promotional items on a continuous basis.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

  • Must be versatile in many different types of design communication (packaging, web design, photo retouching, sales collateral, POP, mock ups/comps, print advertising & editorial layout etc.) 

  • Solid understanding of print production related to packaging and comprehensive knowledge of Website functionality

  • Ability to collaborate, listen and accept direction from manager and other designers 

  • Must possess excellent project management, time-management, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Traffic and Production to prioritize workload, identify potential bottlenecks and work through issues in a positive and productive manner with a combined focus on resolution

  • Possess strong ability to execute changes to templates as well as be able to create ground up designs from a design brief and be able to quickly and efficiently create designs that show understanding of composition and be on target with the brand and business strategy

  • Demonstrate a helpful and supportive attitude in understanding the bigger business objective that may motive redirection or fast turnaround

 

 

EDUCATION & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

  • Post Secondary diploma/degree in Graphic Design/Marketing required

  • 1 – 5 years advertising/retail/packaging experience

  • Comprehensive understanding of marketing, technology and web design

  • Ability to work comfortably on Macintosh with core knowledge of Adobe CS6 Products (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop) 

  • Exceptional creativity and innovation

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Accuracy and attention to detail is a must

  • Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines 

  • An excellent team player with an ability to work well under pressure

  • Energetic, passionate and a team player on all levels

 

Qualified candidates are welcome to apply by submitting a resume & portfolio to [email protected]

 

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.