graphic designer

St. Louis Bar & Grill; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in Toronto is seeking a Graphic Designer to supervise the design team and ensure high-quality graphics for their brand. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and proficiency in Adobe Suite and other design tools. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail. The position is on site, requiring all work to be done at the location.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and distinguish between colors.
• Experience in creating 2-D and 3-D animated drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise graphic designers and graphic arts technicians.
• Estimate time for graphic designs and consultations.
• Produce realistic sketches and final illustrations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Creativity

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Suite

WordPress

Adobe Illustrator

JavaScript

Adobe Photoshop

SketchUp

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe XD

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work arrangement: On site — Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Adapt existing illustrations
• Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needs
• Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations
• Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• Consult with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communications materials
• Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients’ objectives
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• Source, select and organize information for inclusion and design the appearance, layout and flow of the Website
• Create and optimize content for Website using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• Social Media
• WordPress
• Adobe Illustrator
• JavaScript
• Adobe Photoshop
• Mac OS
• MS PowerPoint
• SketchUp
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe XD
• Keynote
• MailChimp

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous communities, Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers