Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist to join their expanding team in Mississauga. This dynamic role offers the chance to create visually compelling marketing materials and develop engaging social media content, playing a crucial part in shaping the digital marketing strategy. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with brand objectives while managing design projects. If you are passionate about branding and design, and have a proactive approach to your work, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Benefits

Vacation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in marketing or design roles, preferably with agency background.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and experience in creating design assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects and create compelling marketing materials.
• Assist in developing marketing campaigns and maintain marketing calendar.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic Design

Digital Marketing

Social Media Content Creation

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Marketing

Diploma in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

Mississauga, On

Marketing

Competitive Salary $65,000+ depending on experience with Bonus, Benefits, Vacation

Our client is a well-established brand currently expanding across North America and scaling up their Marketing team to support this growth. Reporting to the Marketing & Creative Director, the Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant will be responsible for managing design projects for the business through compelling visuals and engaging digital content. This dynamic, fast-paced role offers the opportunity to craft visually compelling marketing materials, develop engaging social media content, and play a key part in shaping the overall digital marketing strategy.

The Role:

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand positioning.
• Assist the sales team by ensuring they have the necessary sales and marketing assets to support key accounts.
• Maintain product and sales asset documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for internal teams.
• Maintain and manage the marketing calendar, tracking key deadlines for product launches, trade promotions, and campaign rollouts.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure sales initiatives are executed efficiently and budgeting and print asset ordering is maintained.
• Design a variety of marketing and sales materials, including:
• Product labels and packaging assets.
• Sales and trade marketing materials.
• Digital and print marketing collateral.
• Swag and merch design development.
• In-house guides, sales presentations, and internal documents.
• Resize and adapt assets for various platforms (social media, web, print).
• Develop and design social media creatives across multiple channels.
• Maintain file organization across shared drives, ensuring all design assets are accurately named, stored, and easily accessible.
• Ensure all creative assets adhere to brand guidelines.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 2+ years of experience in a marketing, design, or support role, with preference given to those with an agency background.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) – experience creating and editing design assets is required.
• Experience with 3D Rendering software would be an asset.
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, is preferred.
• Passionate about branding, marketing, and design.
• Experience working with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Basic photography or videography would be a bonus.
• Excellent attention to detail that prioritizes proofreading and document accuracy.
• A proactive, adaptable professional with a willingness to take ownership of projects and drive results while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• An effective communicator with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.

** If shortlisted you will be asked to provide a portfolio.