Graphic Communications Specialist (1 Year Contract)

Teknion•Toronto, ON

145d

About The Position

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, team and detail-oriented individual accountable for the development or maintenance of communication tools, including product information documentation, graphics, social media posts, presentations, advertisements, print collateral, email blasts, videos and animations, etc. The Graphic Communication Specialist is responsible for the on-time production, development and completion of assigned projects following their project specific schedule(s).

Requirements

Post secondary education or 2-3 years relevant work experience. Portfolio of work must be submitted
Excellent computer and technical skills including expertise of the Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite (Google Apps)
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with eye for typography and graphic standards
Ability to multi-task, take initiative and work well under time-sensitive deadlines
Open to learning, testing, adopting and training others on new media types and software

Nice To Haves

Experience with one or more of the following is an asset: content management systems, marketing automation, copywriting, video editing, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS

Responsibilities

Manage the editing/creation of our price book, applications guides, cut sheets, and other product support documents.
Develop new and existing communication materials, maintaining quality and integrity, ensuring all information is accurate, current and consistent with other Corporate Marketing materials and the identities of Teknion’s brands.
Follow project specific schedules and deadlines as determined by the Director, Digital Corporate Marketing.
Contribute to the co-ordination of project components to ensure all timelines and launch dates are met for assigned Corporate Marketing initiatives/projects.
Upload, tag, and coordinate content using the Digital Assets Management System.
Publish to Teknion Websites using the Content Management System.
Edit and format various communication pieces using Creative Adobe Suite for use in print, email, presentations, web, apps, video, graphics, and other digital media.
Assess and correct the accuracy and consistency in the phrasing of all product information and marketing communications provided.
Recommend additional or edited text if required, to ensure accurate information is communicated in all published material.
Contribute to the management of online libraries.
Test and adopt new media/technologies to evolve the quality and style of materials output to support product marketing.
Train others, prepare instructional material or create templates to preserve branding standards and maintain Teknion’s design-driven user experience.