Graphic Designer - CA

Elite Hire Pro; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary is seeking a Graphic Designer to create diverse designs for digital and offline media. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and a strong portfolio showcasing their skills. Responsibilities include planning concepts, preparing finished art, and collaborating with clients and team members to deliver high-quality designs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a graphic designer or in a related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Designing a wide variety of graphics and layouts for products and websites.
• Coordinating with clients and team members on design projects.
• Preparing finished art by operating necessary equipment and software.

Skills

Graphic design skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Quark

Job description

We are seeking a new Graphic Designer to join our team. You will be designing a wide variety of things across digital and offline media. To be successful in this position, you’ll be a self-starter, capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas, and show amazing attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.
• Preparing finished art by operating the necessary equipment and software.
• Coordinating with outside agencies, art services, web designer, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary.
• Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
• Communicating with clients about layout and design.
• Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as Photoshop.
• Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• Experience as a graphic designer or in a related field.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.