Graphic Design jobs in United States

Job Title: Creative Services (Temp Coverage)
Job ID: 79217
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview:
Provides expert level graphic and digital design to clients throughout the company. Creates and delivers materials for external marketing campaigns, social media channels, internal projects and communications. Establishes a unified and consistent brand identity by following the company’s brand guidelines.

What you will be doing:

• Plans, coordinates, designs, edits and produces a wide range of internal and external company advertising, promotional material and publications (such as brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, posters, technical manuals, company Annual Report, original icons, cards, overhead slides, banners, digital assets, videos, signage, etc.) to meet client’s and company’s brand standard requirements in required time frame.
• Interprets or provides sketches, photos, text, written instructions, etc. to conceptualize projects; in coordination with Creative Production Coordinator evaluates work request and creative brief. If required, meets with client and/or Creative Services Manager to discuss project specifications to determine objectives, size, style, space limitations, desired presentation quality, color, texture, paper stock, and provides specs to client. Follows the company’s brand standards and advises if project does not meet standards.
• Determines the appropriate graphic software application and methods to be used in the design of specific projects.
• Uses a variety of professional graphic design software with advanced features to create original artwork, icons, and line drawings and to refine and edit photographic files to final reproduction stage.
• Uses advanced skills and knowledge of photo editing software (such as Photoshop) to design and manipulate artwork to achieve desired results. Uses advanced skills and knowledge of vector graphics editing software (such as Illustrator) to design, create and manipulate original artwork. Uses advanced skills and knowledge of publishing and typesetting software (such as InDesign) to layout complex projects.
• Liaises with clients at onset of project to determine feasibility, impact, audience. Reviews creative brief. During the proofing process, manages the project with the client to incorporate any revisions or additions and to incorporate various ideas from multiple contributors; solicits feedback from co-workers for troubleshooting and creative input, provides peer coaching/critique to improve operational excellence.
• Prepares detailed production instructions and printing specifications for external vendors, printers, magazines and newspapers. Reviews online or physical colour proofs from external vendors or printer if required.
• Provides support to clients by manipulating a variety of artwork, photographs, negatives, slides, etc. as needed. Converts, transfers, extracts and compresses digital files and photographs for PC, Macintosh and web platforms.
• Coordinates with Creative Services Manager to manage deadlines within operational guidelines to meet client’s requirements.
• Maintains digital files of illustrations, previous publications, and artwork. Provides paper stock and production samples upon request.
• Controls and maintains image and digital file library.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you must have:

• Certificate/Diploma in Graphic Design or a related field (such as Marketing or Communications); or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Four (4) years of experience in a graphic design or digital design job involved in graphics, layout and web publishing.
• Ability to plan, design, layout and produce a wide range of artwork.
• Knowledge of industry standard pre-press and print production techniques.
• Ability to interpret clients’ project objectives and explain design concepts to clients.
• Ability to create original artwork using advanced graphic software (such as Adobe Creative Suite).
• Ability to estimate lead times and production requirements to determine timeline milestones for graphics and artwork assignments.
• Ability to coordinate, monitor and ensure projects and assignments meet required deadlines.
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of BC Hydro corporate graphics, digital and brand standards.
• Well-developed oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Well-developed ability to use Macintosh workstations in a work server environment.
• Experience in Video editing, HTML5 ad creation, UX/UI projects considered an asset.
• Professional level expertise in the following applications: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop.
• Expertise in the following applications an asset: Figma, Adobe Dimension, Adobe Premiere.
• Experience in creating digital ads for social channels (HTML5), motion graphics, 3D design, video editing also an asset.
• Ability to deliver in a fast paced, production oriented environment.
• Team consists of 6-7 people. Creative services is a BCH inhouse design program.
• Creative Services requires a designer to cover through a hiring process to replace a former employee, a parental leave and summer AV.

Salary/Rate Range: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Term: 6-month contract; most likely to extend