Junior Designer

Sheridan Student Union • Oakville, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Designer is responsible for producing content for print, web, social, and digital spaces. As a Junior Designer, you’ll have the freedom to explore new designs and add your personal touch to projects while also maintaining brand guidelines at the SSU. It is the Junior Designer’s responsibility to ensure that Sheridan students receive information about SSU advocacy through events, clubs, and services and more in clear, accessible, and engaging ways by leveraging good graphic design practices (and lots of colours). The Junior Designer will work closely with the Marketing, Communications and Creative department to brainstorm and execute SSU print and design work across a wide range of departments and scope. The Junior Designer will be expected to work in a respectful manner with all SSU staff, volunteers, Sheridan College staff, and Sheridan College students.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs.
• Strong understanding basic design principles (typography, layout, brand application, etc.).
• Professional work ethic, exercising of good judgment, tact, and initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team and excel with working independently
• Excellent attention to detail and passion for design and creative projects
• Ability to conceptualize layout and brand image.

Nice To Haves

• A full-time or part-time daytime student at Sheridan College with a GPA of at least 2.5, co-op term between the months of September and April.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop creative work for a wide range of promotional materials across varying mediums (print, web, digital spaces, social media, etc.)
• Research current design trends and strategically decide how those trends can be translated into SSU content
• Maintain and exceed the quality of work already established at the SSU, while staying true to the brand guidelines
• Manage time efficiently to ensure successful and timely completion of any given task
• Ensures a positive work environment and culture within the Marketing, Communication and Creative Department, as well as our SSU organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed