Intermediate Graphic Designer

Department: Marketing
Reports To: Director of Marketing

Summary

ACD Systems International is looking for an inspiring, enthusiastic and talented intermediate designer with a passion for design and branding to create stunning assets across a number of platforms including, web, identity, print and packaging. The ideal candidate for this position will have the motivation and desire to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines and work closely with the entire marketing team collaborating on all projects offering input, advice and new ideas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop collateral for email campaign management and optimization, e-newsletters, online advertisements, sales and other marketing materials; while ensuring brand identity and integrity is sustained
• Support the marketing team in continually improving the best customer experience through timely, effective and relevant design and communication
• Develop and maintain brand awareness and consistency
• Develop product marketing collateral and educational material for retail, corporate and other online channels
• Provide exceptional quality assurance of all creative deliverables

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• You have a strong portfolio that highlights excellent creative design skills and innovative thinking along with attention to detail, quality and proofreading.
• You’re experienced in multimedia, web, as well as magazine, product packaging and other print mediums.
• You understand Web site structure and functionality. (HTML5, CSS and Javascript).
• You are literate in both Mac & PC.
• You are active in social media.
• You can communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• You posses strategic, creative and conceptual abilities.
• You can think ahead, identify problems, and troubleshoot.
• You enjoy being part of a team as well as working independently.
• You’ve got strong time management skills with the ability to execute projects based on priority.
• You’re experienced at creating advertisements, campaigns, promotions.
• You’re able to to conceptualize and produce amazing designs and brands.
• You are passionate about your industry, and keep current on trends in web, packaging, digital and print design.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Adobe CS5 Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, HTML5, CSS, (Flash, Dreamweaver and other web-design programs a plus)
• Experience in a corporate or agency environment an asset
• You must have an enthusiastic and positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a really good sense of humour.
• Degree or diploma in graphic design, fine arts or related discipline

This is a full-time, permanent position, and requires you to have an outstanding ability to communicate, both written and verbal. If you want to be a part of a creative and passionate marketing team, please provide the following:

• Resume
• Portfolio of design samples in identity, print and web

We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Apply for this position online or email your resume and cover letter to HR@acdsystems.com.