Graphic Designer

SGI•Regina, SK

8d•CA$64,901 - CA$81,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Designer creates visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and influence consumers. They conceive of and develop visual solutions and are responsible for the production design used to deliver these solutions in traditional print and online methods for marketing and communication-based collateral. This position participates in all phases of visual communication projects from initial concept, presentation and rationale, through to production and post-production evaluation.

Requirements

Knowledge of visual communication and design principles.
Skill in layout and design using computer hardware and software (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite).
Skill in working with industry standard tools, materials and techniques used in graphic design and in the preparation of graphic and/or illustrative artwork.
Knowledge of the commercial printing industry.
Two-year diploma from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as Visual Communications or Graphic Design, or defined equivalency.
Must possess active Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) certification
2 – 4 years’ experience in visual communications or graphic design.

Responsibilities

Conceives of and creates visual problem-solving concepts for marketing, and communication-based materials for traditional print and online mediums.
Prepares and presents design concept pitches and justification rationales.
Provides input into the creative direction and visual identity for the corporation.
Ensures graphic and illustrative artwork follows corporate identification standards.
Interacts with user departments as required to provide technical advice and guidance, and to ensure assignments are completed as per specification.
Reviews proofs to ensure specifications are followed.
Researches developments in graphic design techniques and technology.
Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional associations.
Assesses and defines the type and scope of visual communication required by interviewing clients and collecting relevant information.
Review and analyze creative briefs, determine additional information required to conceive visual, story-telling solutions.
Liaises with users to identify and prioritize their marketing and/or communication need(s).
Researches and creates visual design systems.
Liaises with Visual Design management when creating or interpreting corporate design guidelines.
Conducts presentations on visual communication and design systems.
Oversees and coordinates design production with external agencies, printers, photographers, illustrators, and related vendors.
Liaises with event coordinators and similar representatives regarding proposed design solution logistics.
Assigns work to and provides art direction for freelance photographers, illustrators and similar design-related agents.
Provides tender document specifications, review and identify changes in tender results and makes recommendations regarding tender awards.
Approves expenditures within established budget and authorized limitations.
Reviews invoices from printers and suppliers.
Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively meet the key accountabilities within the scope of the role.
Displays leadership by committing to a culture of continuous learning/development of self and supports others by actively sharing knowledge, providing guidance, mentoring, training and supporting developmental opportunities.
Demonstrates that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility for self and others.
Actively applies knowledge to support transformation and strategic initiatives of the corporation, while participating and advocating change and applying a growth mindset.