Associate Creative Designer

Ensemble • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$50,000 - CA$60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ensemble is growing fast, and we’re looking for an Associate Designer who is passionate about playing a key role in the visual storytelling of the brands of a fast-growing travel company. Reporting to the Senior Designer, you are responsible for creating work that displays a high level of design thinking and flawless execution across a wide range of media. As part of our team of marketing professionals, you will also help support teammates as needed, such as with asset creation and image sourcing. If you’re a passionate visual professional with a love for travel, this is the role for you.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role in Creative Design
• An online portfolio showcasing exceptional design work; video work is an asset.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is essential; knowledge of After Effects/Premiere is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Digitally native, with strong instincts for how design works across marketing channels.
• Strong digital imaging and retouching skills.
• Strong understanding of typography and composition.

Nice To Haves

• Video/stills shooting and video editing skills are an asset.
• Understanding of email and digital marketing is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Image Arts, Photography, or Digital Production is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Creating outstanding visual work that helps drive marketing and creative objectives, across a range of media: e.g., digital banners, social content, emails, web, print ads, brochures, and video.
• Embracing documented brand standards to design in a way that is consistently eye-catching and memorable, using approved fonts, logos, and protocols defined in creative studio guidelines.
• Displaying strong attention to detail throughout the production process.
• Working with documented specs and prepping print-ready files as appropriate.
• Execute video and photo shoots plus post-production editing (video, animation and photo retouching), as well as organizing production budgets and sourcing of any required materials and props.
• Ability to plan, work autonomously and deliver on multiple time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Welcoming feedback on their work, and being proficient at incorporating it with minimal oversight.
• Collaborating in a productive, enthusiastic and egoless way with marketing team members and other internal partners throughout the entire creative process.

Benefits

• A comprehensive bonus structure
• Travel perks and discounts
• 3 weeks of vacation
• A hybrid work environment
• Health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• A collaborative, high-energy work environment
• We provide a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. Employees have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and compensation tied to business and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level