Content Creator and Photographer - Hybrid

Canon Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a creative Content Creation and Graphic Design Specialist to enhance its brand identity through compelling media. This dynamic role involves producing high-quality photo and video content, updating web pages, and ensuring visual consistency across communication channels. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in graphic design, with proficiency in leading design software and web management systems. With a hybrid work model and a supportive environment, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting projects while enjoying a range of employee perks and benefits. If you're passionate about creativity and strategic thinking, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Life insurance and wellness programs

Vacation and Paid Personal Time

Matching RRSP contribution

Tuition Assistance Program

Discounts on Canon products

Free coffee and snacks

On-site cafeteria

Employee gym and fitness centre

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design or content creation.
• Proficient in design and video editing software.
• Strong project and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and update webpages for user-friendly experiences.
• Produce high-quality photo and video content for various channels.
• Maintain digital media files for easy access and organization.

Skills

Graphic Design

Content Creation

Video Editing

Photo Editing

Project Management

Time Management

Creative Thinking

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Graphic Design

Certificate in Arts or Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Illustrator

WordPress

Magnolia

InDesign

HTML

CSS

Job description

Overview

Content Creation and Graphic Design Specialist - Hybrid

Do you have experience working in graphic design and content creation? Do you have experience in video and photo editing? Are you a creative strategic thinker?

As a Specialist Content Creation and Graphic Design, you will report to the Senior Director of Communication and Business Administration and be responsible for creating new media for all assigned Canon Canada communication channels. This position ensures that Canon Canada’s content accurately depicts the brand identity, reputation, and consistency amongst various channels.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and updating webpages on Canon.ca which includes editing, publishing, and laying out images for user-friendly / high converting pages that will expand the effectiveness of our website.
• Producing and editing professional high-quality photo and video content for web, social media, special events, and marketing purposes.
• Ensuring consistency and alignment of all visual content on communication channels to align with Canon Canada’s artistic and creative direction. Provide brand guidance to business units regarding visual aesthetics for corporate website, campaigns, projects, and event & promotional materials.
• Conceptualizing and developing digital and social-facing content to fuel brand engagement.
• Maintaining and organizing digital media files and library for easy access and retrieval.
• Executing the Canon showroom and print shop design based on Executive direction which facilitates positive employee and customer experiences, and lead a cross-functional project team and collaborate with business units to ensure it is organized.
• Creating and maintaining the digital signage and photographic galleries in all Canon Canada offices.

Qualifications

To Succeed, you will need:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Graphic Design, Media Production.
• Minimum 3 years of agency or in-house designer work experience.
• Certificate or designation in Arts or Graphic Design is considered an asset.
• Refined with design and video editing software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Illustrator), web content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Magnolia or InDesign).
• Intermediate use of web design (CSS, HTML).
• Refined equipment operation skills are required to operate photographic cameras, video gear, support systems, and various accessories.
• Intermediate project and time management skills are required to work on multiple projects simultaneously, follow timelines, and ensure deliverables fit with timelines of others.

Why Join?

HYBRID WORK

• We offer a Hybrid work schedule. You will be in the office Mondays and Wednesdays each week and can work from home for the remainder of the week (subject to specific business needs requiring office attendance).
• When working from home, a reliable internet connection is required. Remote work is supported with cloud-based applications and collaboration tools.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental, and vision.
• Life insurance, disability, and wellness programs.
• Vacation, Paid Personal Time, and Sick days.
• Matching RRSP contribution & Profit-Sharing Program.
• Tuition Assistance Program for professional continuing education.
• Discounts on Canon products, retailers, memberships, and more!

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Free coffee and snacks.
• On-site cafeteria and outdoor patio.
• Employee gym and fitness centre.
• Employee referral program.
• Inspire Program, online peer-to-peer recognition for redeemable points on hundreds of products.
• Community involvement.
• Employee Appreciation Events.