Graphic Designer and Social Media Assistant (Contract)

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm that values creativity and collaboration. This full-time role offers the chance to leverage your graphic design and social media expertise in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for creating engaging content, managing projects, and analyzing marketing campaigns to maximize results. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team culture, this position is perfect for a motivated individual looking to make a meaningful impact. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and a variety of perks that promote work-life balance and well-being.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Overtime

Vacation and Personal Time

Firm Social Events

Dog Friendly Office

Robust Health and Wellness Program

Sports Teams

Recognition of Service Milestones

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design and social media management.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage engaging content for social media platforms.
• Provide graphic design services for marketing materials.
• Analyze campaign effectiveness and report on ROI.

Skills

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

Graphic Design

Social Media Management

Project Management

SEO Knowledge

Photography

Videography

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Communications

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

WordPress

CRM Programs

Google Platforms

Job description

Do you flourish in a role that gives you the opportunity to leverage your effective communication and strong analytical skills while giving expression to your creative side? If so, then we encourage you to consider this opportunity to join our team and work in a dynamic environment where you can thrive.

This full-time, 15-month contract position is an integral, fast-paced, hands-on role that offers varied and significant responsibility under the supervision of the Director of Marketing and provides many opportunities to learn within a vibrant and team-oriented environment.

We are looking for a well-rounded, creative individual with both graphic design and social media expertise – a unique skillset for a uniquely diverse position. The successful candidate will be tech-savvy, versatile, energetic, flexible and highly motivated. Experience in a law firm or professional services environment will be considered an asset as will relevant communications or marketing experience.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Providing graphic design and ad hoc design services as they relate to the development, production and layout of engaging print and electronic collateral materials including advertisements, brochures, newsletters, infographics, invitations, sponsorship ads, webpages, and department and practice group specific materials.
• Managing projects requiring original designs with minimal art direction and supervision.
• Liaising with the firm photographer regarding headshots and other advertising photography.
• Edit and retouch professional headshots according to individual requests and company brand guidelines
• Conducting art/image research for a wide range of print and electronic projects.
• Maintaining our image library for use on website and social media
• The ability to curate, shoot, and edit compelling video and photographic content for social media, the firm blog, marketing materials, and advertising campaigns would be considered an asset.
• Creating, scheduling and posting relevant engaging content, optimized for SEO, on social media (with editorial assistance from the Marketing Team).
• Ensuring all digital content is on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality and tone of voice, and optimized for search and user experience for all channels.
• Managing firm social media channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and other relevant platforms.
• Analyzing, reviewing and reporting on effectiveness of campaigns in order to evaluate and demonstrate ROI, identify trends, refine future initiatives and maximize results.
• Website, microsite and intranet maintenance including developing new and updating existing content and imagery.
• Partnering with the Marketing Team in the planning and execution of firm events and seminars, organization of client gifts, CRM maintenance and general administrative duties such as letters, memos, invoice payment and maintaining up-to-date records and files of activities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• An individual with relevant experience in all aspects of the role as described above.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Photography and videography experience is considered an asset
• Skilled in creating, editing, and promoting dynamic original written and visual content for social media channels.
• Demonstrable competency in updating and maintaining multiple social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.
• Experience building reporting frameworks to evaluate ROI on various platforms.
• Strong computer proficiency with good typing, formatting, proofreading and experience with Microsoft Office Suite of products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with WordPress and WordPress CMS.
• Familiarity with CRM programs.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Strong skills in creative collaboration with Marketing Team.
• Excellent resourcefulness, self-initiative, time management, and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple and competing work priorities.
• Availability for flexible hours (in relation to preparing for and attending events, as necessary).
• Ability, flexibility and openness to providing interim coverage in all practice areas of the Firm

WHAT YOU BRING

• Strong sense of design and aesthetics combined with a creative flair, versatility, and conceptual/visual ability
• Ability to provide a strong portfolio of representative work and knowledge required
• Project management skills (managing multiple projects and competing deadlines).
• Awareness and experience with digital marketing tools, tactics and techniques.
• Knowledge of Google platforms, some HTML coding experience, SEO knowledge, and ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Analytical skills to monitor the performance of marketing campaigns, identify trends, and make recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills in English, with experience in editing, research and proofreading.
• A high level of creativity, attention to detail and efficiency while working under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
• Enthusiasm about expanding your skill set and staying up-to-date with industry standards and trends, leading software and technologies.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our people are the heart of our firm – we say it often and with good reason. It is only through our people’s skills, ambition, dedication and hard work that we can deliver the excellent level of client service our reputation is built upon. While our expectations are high – so are our rewards. Our generous competitive compensation package is just one component of our total rewards package.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $88,000 annually, which represents a fair market value and estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant education, experience and qualifications.

Compensation + Benefits

• Competitive salary with structured annual reviews
• Extended health and dental coverage and an additional Health Care Spending account
• Employee and family assistance program
• Paid or banked overtime
• Vacation time, sick time, and personal time allotment

Work Perks

• Firm social events
• Friendly, social, and welcoming culture
• Dress for Your Day dress code
• Dog friendly office so you can bring your dog to work!

Work / Life Integration

• Robust health and wellness program annual subsidy
• Sports teams
• Recognition of service milestones
• Paid personal time and a moving day to help balance outside commitments

WHO WE ARE + HOW WE WORK

We are a dynamic and diverse group of highly skilled people working together to deliver excellent service to our clients. When you join our firm, you join a culture of excellence, collaboration, camaraderie and respect. We’re a great place to grow your career.

Our core values focus on developing a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that encourages and supports differences and promotes innovative perspectives. We are committed to maintaining and expanding the diversity of our firm’s lawyers and staff and creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish.

APPLY

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic firm that values innovation, initiative and resourcefulness. Are you a motivated and creative team player? Do you think the fast-paced hands-on role we have described would be a perfect fit for your skillset?

If so, we cannot wait to meet you and invite you to submit your resume by email to Andrea Kotzo at [e-mail]

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations can be made confidentially throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process by contacting Andrea Kotzo.

We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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