Responsibilities
- Design and produce artwork for diverse Banff Centre properties including, but not limited to traditional advertisements, digital ads and html materials, publications, illustrations, brochures, corporate materials, posters, invitations, annual reports, proposals, stationary, performance programs, and OOH assets.
- Design graphics for the Banff Centre Website and various online platforms.
- On-Site design projects such as signage, direction signs, and advertising boards.
- Establish and maintain project schedules and costs, and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Collaborate with external departments and divisions when required.
- Manage tight deadlines and changing priorities, and navigate a high-pressure environment while maintaining excellent communication and quality of work.
- Provide and show leadership regarding branding and Banff Centre’s visual identity. This includes communicating and implementing the key messages and visual identity adopted by the organization. Graphic Designers also contribute to the development in the positioning/branding of the institution.
- The Senior Graphic Designer attends group meetings and presentations for Marketing and Communications, where they are responsible for presenting their work, and for bringing and defending the design and branding viewpoints.
- Maintain current knowledge of developments within the computer graphics and design industry.
Requirements
- 5+ years of graphic design experience
- Diploma or degree in graphic design or related experience is required
- Experience designing and producing multi-page publications or magazines is essential
- A thorough knowledge of design, design practices, promotion, packaging, and production and high degree of creativity and vision in approach to design is essential.
- High technical proficiency with the Macintosh OSX Operating System
- High technical proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite applications including InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop
- High technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and scanning hardware/software
- Exceptional customer service skills that focus on understanding needs of the client.
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Ability to work with tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Collaborative team player that understands the value of building internal and external relationships
- Reliable with the ability to work under broad direction and in a self-directed manner
- Well organized and detail focused with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and projects
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and tasks
- Proven ability to solve problems with creative solutions
- Strong interpersonal communications (written and verbal)
Nice to Have
- Experience in designing material for the arts or other post-secondary institutions will be considered a strong asset
- Illustration skills is an asset
- Working knowledge of Adobe Animate, and Adobe After Effects for the purpose of interactive & animated web content / digital advertising is considered an asset
Benefits
- Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
- Professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work environment (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). A remote work schedule may also be considered.
- Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
- Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
- This is a 2-month term position, with a possibility of extension.
- In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, salaried support staff position, subject to a 6 month probation period.
- Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
