Graphic Designer

UW EntSoc; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A university entrepreneurship society is seeking a Graphic Designer to enhance branding and creative direction within the team. This role involves designing marketing materials like banners, stickers, and business cards while working collaboratively to create visually engaging graphics. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong understanding of design trends and printing standards. This position offers an opportunity to impact the entrepreneurship ecosystem through creative visuals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a graphic and/or visual designer.
• Intermediate knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of the latest design trends and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing collateral such as event banners and business cards.
• Create eye-catching visual graphics with the design team.
• Develop icons and visuals for various projects.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Story-telling

Design trends knowledge

Online optimization

Printing procedures knowledge

Job description

As part of the Design team, you will have the opportunity to elevate the branding and creative direction within EntSoc. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to bring ideas to life and develop ideas that will impact the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for:

• Design marketing collateral such as event banners, stickers, clothing, business cards, and banners
• Work with the design team to create eye-catching visual graphics
• Create assets such as icons and visuals for projects
• Work with the design team to create a defined illustration style

We are looking for a VP Design, Graphic Designers and Project Designers who can show us that they have:

• 2+ years of direct work or volunteer experience as a graphic and/or visual designer
• Intermediate knowledge in the use of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledgeable in the latest design trends, methods, and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of online optimization best practices
• Strong knowledge of printing/publishing procedures and standards
• A great communicator and story-teller
• Comfortable with iterative design with detailed discussion
• Takes initiative and values open communication