Social Media / Graphic Designer Toronto 2074939

Social Media / Digital Designer
Location: Markham, ON

Who We Are:
Whether it's providing tools to put a purple octopus on the moon, or enabling teachers to bring arts-infused learning into the classroom, we are passionate about helping parents and educators raise creatively alive children who we believe will grow to be inspired, original adults.

After noticing a need for safe, high quality, affordable wax crayons, in 1903, our company produced the first box of eight crayons and sold them for 5 cents.

Since then, our brand has grown into a portfolio of innovative art tools, crafting activities, and creative toys that give kids the power to express all that inspires them as they explore, discover, play, pretend, and dream.

We have an immediate opening for a full time Social Media / Digital Designer in our Markham, Ontario facility.

Job Description:
Responsible for designing and publishing compelling, consistent creative assets for all digital platforms: social media, online marketing and online store

PRINCIPAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create highly engaging and on-trend content, demonstrating a high level of creativity, relevant social media / digital creative designs across desktop, mobile and social media that meet both business and creative goals

Consistently stay on top of social media trends, and turning them into successful campaigns for our business

Work to deadlines to ensure that all creative design and copy is produced on time, and meets the appropriate needs for the platform

Experience writing digital content: emails, websites, digital banners and other digital content

Pitch, write, and edit news and trend based content in addition to larger features

Coordinate complex branding initiatives across all channels, driving a consistent customer experience

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or diploma in graphic design or related field with a minimum 3 years experience

Must have excellent grasp of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, blogging, etc.

Portfolio demonstrating design excellence, layout, colour and aesthetic judgment

(please provide web links or portfolio of previous work)

Solid computer skills and understanding of digital workflow (MAC platform)

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Good understanding of user experience and user interface design

Knowledge of digital design process and best practices, including image optimization, responsive design, and basic HTML and CSS

Desired Attributes:

Passion • For design and the creative process

Initiative • Self-directed, self-starter and self motivated

Creativity and creative problem solving • solutions focused

Project Management • The ability to meet realistic yet aggressive deadlines, process oriented

Consumer Focus • Understanding and translating consumer based insights

Partnering • Work well in a collaborative, team environment

Flexibility • Ability to multi-task and move between multiple projects

Design Critiques • Comfortable with giving and receiving constructive criticism to better design

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply.

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