Graphic Artist

London Drugs; Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Graphic Artist to enhance their Marketing team. The ideal candidate will possess strong design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and have experience in graphic arts and web production. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with various departments. Comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage

Employee Discount Program

Employee Recognition Program

Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses

Employee Family Assistance Program

Company matched RRSPs

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in graphic arts and web production required.
• Current portfolio of design materials is a must.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Marketing deliverables and ensure accuracy in ads.
• Maintain quality and confidentiality in all projects.
• Assist with building ads using current Marketing software.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic Design

Multitasking

Proofreading

HTML editing

Education

Minimum 2 year post-secondary education in Marketing or related field

Tools

MS Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

At London Drugs, we thrive on finding new ways to take care of people, every day. We go above and beyond the expected to take care of people and make their lives less complicated.

The Graphic Artist is responsible for actively contributing to the Marketing department deliverables including creating Marketing print and digital collateral.

The successful candidate should possess the following :

• Minimum 2 year post-secondary education in a related field such as an accredited Marketing Program, Desktop Publishing Program, Graphic Art Program or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must have a current portfolio of both written and design materials.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in related graphic arts and web production
• A strong working knowledge and proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects and Acrobat), typographic and page layout procedures as well as proficiency in animation, creating fillable PDFs HTML editing, webpage creation, and animation and HTML editing.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced retail environment with many cross functional teams and business partners.
• Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
• Ability to operate in a MS Windows and Office environment including ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, email, internet and social media.
• Ability to understand proprietary software applications.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Work with Marketing Services Manager, Marketing Coordinators and Web Developer to implement visual concepts.
• Responsible for the accuracy of all ads, information and photographs in print and on the web.
• Proofreading.
• Maintain high quality and accuracy level in all work.
• Liaise with / update team on status of assigned jobs.
• Keep abreast of current industry technology and trends.
• Any other publishing assignments as assigned.
• Assist with building ads using current Marketing Department software provided. This includes layout, design, copywriting, typesetting, placing logos, placing graphics, placing images and any other aspect required to complete the advertisement.
• Maintain confidentiality of all projects, products and any other information within the Marketing Department.
• Maintain Marketing Department philosophy of consistently improving procedures and systems.

London Drugs offers advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including :

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
• Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work!)

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals.

Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family Ensuring you and your family are taken care of Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses Lifelong learning Employee Family Assistance Program Free confidential counseling Company matched RRSPs Helping you plan for your future Health & Wellness Enjoy discounted memberships with Goodlife Fitness Employee Recognition Program Tangible rewards for great work! Employee Discount Program Sharing our success

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