Description:
The Graphic Designer is responsible for fully understanding and owning the brand story of multiple brands under the Avenue Living’s umbrella for both Canada & the USA. The successful candidate will have strong skills in creating visually compelling digital and print materials, including brochures, advertisements, websites, and social media graphics. The designer will have robust experience in executing aesthetically pleasing designs, including working with special finishes. They should be proficient in design principles, typography, and layout, and familiar with digital ad formats and platforms. Please provide a link to an online portfolio showcasing relevant work in both digital and print mediums.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Reporting to the Graphic Design Team Lead, act as a creative champion driving web and design projects from concept to execution.
- Rapidly produce multiple concepts and prototypes, knowing when to focus on details and when to create low-fidelity sketches.
- Present creative ideas effectively ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
- Brainstorm and develop innovative solutions to enhance the Avenue Living brand across multiple channels.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, strategy, and content teams to solve complex challenges.
- Translate instructions and feedback into high quality, visually compelling designs that align with marketing goals and maintain brand aesthetics.
- Foster clear communication and collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.
- Design and revise digital and print layouts, including emails, websites, social media posts, display ads, digital out of home (OOH), and print collateral.
- Prepare production ready files for offset printing, including 4-color processes, spot colors, special finishes, and bindery treatments.
- Approach problem-solving with creativity, flexibility, and professionalism.
- Maintain attention to detail and deliver exceptional service within project scope and timelines.
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BFA) in Graphic Design, Advertising, or equivalent professional experience.
- A minimum of 4+ years of experience in visual design, with a strong focus on design, user experience, and storytelling.
- Demonstrated expertise in graphic design, supported by a professional portfolio showcasing creativity and innovation.
- Proficient in design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Strong ability to communicate and engage audiences through storytelling, using design and written language to enhance understanding.
- Proven capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, iterating on different design concepts based on feedback from stakeholders, teams, or users.
- Ability manage ambiguity make sound decisions with limited information.