Open Position: Graphic/web Designer

[J.D.]

We are currently recruiting for a highly organized, creative and detail oriented individual for a Graphic/Web Designer position. This position is based in the Don Mills office.

 

ROLE: As a Graphic/Web Designer you have the proven ability of combining art and technology to communicate ideas. The incumbent will design layouts and compositions for print and screen, graphic user interfaces, interaction and information design and be an advocate for the user.

 

This position works closely with the Media Development team to integrate images and typography, sound, and/or video; Editorial and other functional teams on product development tasks. You may perform a limited amount of web programming and coding as well.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Create and present designs based on marketing and editorial information according to deadlines set by project management.

•Must deliver complete print production files to vendors according to established deadlines.

•Files must be technically accurate and must follow department checklist procedures.

•Must populate archives with final files for reference on future projects and for reprints.

•Develop interior designs targeted for the appropriate level and translate them into usable production templates when needed.

•Responsible for providing final image and text files for online partners according to their specifications when needed.

•Provide project status reports and point out potential problems or concerns to Team Lead or manager.

•Provide feedback and support for other design team members.

•Communicate with Editorial, Media Development, Marketing, Project management and to troubleshoot any design issues.

•Follow design production schedules to determine priority of projects.

•Create related elements for each project following manufacturing specifications.

•Provide cover designs for sales presentations prior to publication in electronic format for Sales and Marketing.

•Drive the development and communication of the user design process for a given project.

•Participate in the research, analysis, prototyping, development, and testing phases of the design process including some interaction with customers.

•Design web pages and layouts, icon design and pixel-level design.

•Design and develop user interface features, site animation and special effects elements.

•May handle web programming and coding responsibilities.

•Contributes to the design group's effort to enhance the appeal of the organizations online offerings by focusing on efficacy and advocating for the user.

•Ability to successfully interface with customers in focus groups, prototyping exercises, and on-campus initiatives, as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Minimum of 3 to 5 years in print-based and UX design

•Education typically acquired via Bachelor’s degree or appropriate combination of education and experience; Interactive Media, User Experience, Graphic Design equivalent preferred

•Experience designing for educational programs and technology is preferred

•Be able to communicate design recommendations and design criticism both written and verbally.

•Understanding of printing and manufacturing techniques and a thorough knowledge of how to prepare files for print is preferred.

•Understanding of GUI development principles, techniques, tools and technologies across all platforms.

•Ability to rapidly sketch ideas in various media—in words, through graphics, or programmatically.

•Understanding of vector-based and bit-depth, pixel-density graphics and resolution issues.

•Knowledge of file formats and trade-offs.

•Understanding how to design for accessibility, and AODA compliance.

•Experience and fluency in HTML 5, JavaScript, CSS and XML and others as necessary.

•Ability to quickly learn new emerging technologies; flexible and adaptive to any given situation.

•Ability to work well in a team environment, accept responsibility for successful project completion.

•Ability to schedule and complete work assignments with little or no direct supervision.

•Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.

 

Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and résumé by August 7, 2014 to itsabogusacc@gmail.com.