Graphic Designer

Carrington Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their dynamic Sales and Marketing team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating visually appealing designs for print and web advertisements, promotional materials, and brand identities for new residential developments. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a creative team, enhancing marketing efforts through engaging collateral and innovative design solutions. This position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. If you're passionate about design and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Company Matched RRSP Program

Paid Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a graphic designer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient in design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging marketing collateral for multi-family residential projects.
• Produce print and digital advertisements to increase brand awareness.
• Collaborate with the team to generate content ideas for web and social media.

Skills

Graphic Design

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Marketing Knowledge

Prototyping Techniques

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Graphic Design

Tools

WordPress

WIX

Job description

Graphic Designer
Carrington Construction Canada – Edmonton, AB

The Carrington Group of Companies is celebrating over 50 years in real estate development in Western Canada. Operations include construction in single family homes, multifamily condos, apartment rentals, infill developments as well as land development. We foster a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About the Position:
The Graphic Designer is a member of the Sales and Marketing team, responsible for research, planning and preparation of print, web advertisements, and promotional materials. They are responsible for creating designs according to specification and improving design tasks.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits, including extended health & dental, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Flexible spending account for additional Health and Wellness coverage.
• Company matched RRSP program.
• Paid training and development programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the strategic planning for all marketing efforts throughout the year;
• Create engaging marketing collateral for multi-family residential projects including but not limited to plans, feature sheets, amenity sheets, brochures, and folders;
• Produce attention-grabbing print and digital advertisements that increase brand awareness and drive traffic, including print, social media, email marketing, and online advertising;
• Deliver attractive indoor/outdoor Signage design that is informative and accurate for sales centers, show suites, and construction sites;
• Create and export assets for web and social media such as JPEGs, PDFs, video, infographics, Illustrations, and other design elements;
• Collaborate with the team to generate content ideas for web and social media;
• Create brand identities for new residential developments, directing the use logos, colors, fonts, and taglines;
• Assist in maintaining website updates in multiple content management platforms including WordPress, Web guide, WIX, and others;
• Provide input and assistance as needed for the creation of new websites.
• Work with other departments to providing graphics for events, new product lines and corporate programs;
• Perform marketing coordination tasks such as show suite set-up/closings, inventory management, printing, and event assistance as necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completed post-secondary diploma in Graphic Design or related academic field of study comparable to Canadian academic standards preferred.
• Three (3) to five(5) years of working as a graphic designer, possessing demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio required.
• Experience with design software and graphics editing software such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop preferred.
• Knowledge of design techniques such as prototyping desired.
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements ad multimedia design required.
• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software desired.
• A valid class five (5) driver’s license and personal reliable transportation is required.
• Criminal Records Check to the company’s satisfaction is required.
• A clean drivers abstract is required for the operation of company vehicles on public roadways.
• Manual dexterity is required to work with computers and peripherals.

To apply, please visit us at https://www.carrington.ca/about-carrington/careers.

Only those who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for employment. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not be considered.

The Carrington Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
We would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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