Graphic Design Specialist

Dexian; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing provider is seeking a Creative Design Specialist for an 18-month contract in Toronto. This role involves creating visually engaging designs while ensuring brand compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio and experience in corporate graphic design, particularly in real estate or law firms. Opportunities for extension and full-time employment may follow the contract.

Benefits

Possibility of extension

Possibility of full-time employment

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing experience.
• Experience in a corporate setting (Real Estate, Law firms, Banks).
• Must have a strong portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Create cutting-edge designs for presentations and marketing materials.
• Transform generic text-heavy presentations into visually appealing layouts.
• Collaborate with team members on special projects.

Skills

Graphic Design

Time Management

Project Management

Communication

Adobe Creative Cloud

MS Office

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat DC

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$39.00/hr - CA$42.00/hr

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Position Title: Creative Design Specialist

Location :Toronto, ON

Length of Contract: 18 months

Possibility of Extension?: YES

Possibility of FTE?: YES

**MUST HAVE PORTFOLIO OF PREVIOUS WORK ATTACHED**

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Create cutting-edge presentation designs, banner ads, invitations, newsletters and other visual communication for internal and external meetings while ensuring compliance to the brand standards and consistency across multiple mediums • Transform generic text-heavy presentations into visually appealing layouts and infographics • Search photo and vector stock galleries to fulfill requests for infographics/digital photos for invites, presentations and other marketing materials • Produce accurate and high-quality work while ensuring all assigned projects are completed on time and adheres to the brand standards • Create interactive forms based on client requirements for editing or file sharing • Create maps with asset and location details • Responsible for quality control of assigned projects and execution of design strategies • Collaborate with team members on complex or special projects • Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information • Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions • Identify opportunities for process improvement and contributes to increases in efficiencies • Perform other related duties and assist with special projects as assigned by management in response to the company’s needs • Effectively interpret service requests to ensure the client ask is met • Accurately track, code and log all incoming projects into the project management propriety CRM application • Maintain and upgrade the skills needed to effectively perform role duties • Provide training to staff as requested • Provide rotational workflow coordination and on-call rotational weekend support as needed

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-5 years of Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing experience.

- Specifically in Corporate setting (Real Estate, Law firms, Banks)

• Fluidity in a PC environment

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat DC)

• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for advanced document production ***PowerPoint presentation experience**

• Solid knowledge of print production and pre-press

• Demonstrate graphic design skills with a strong portfolio

*not looking for UX or UI experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (SKILLS)

• Excellent time management and project management skills

• Ability to balance competing priorities while working collaboratively and effectively with clients and team

• Ability to systematically manage a heavy workload and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to effectively balance changing requirements and priorities

• Strong attention to details with emphasis on accuracy and quality

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Comfortable working independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision

• Ability to convert multiple file types from one platform to another

• Must be flexible to work various shifts, overtime and weekends as required

Education:

• Post-secondary education in Graphic Design or equivalent experience

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Dexian will on request provide accommodation for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of Recruitment, Assessment and selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking

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