Graphic Designer (On-Site)
Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager, Marketing and within established policies, procedures and guidelines: design marketing and sales support materials; produce creative and innovative design solutions using both written and visual elements; follow established Niagara Parks branding and content protocols to develop products such as advertising for print publications, point of sale materials, flyers, menus, posters, digital and printed newsletters and signage; prepare print-ready high resolution files; liaise with print production suppliers as required; ensure timely product delivery to end users.
Niagara Parks offers a salary of $27.21 per hour to $33.45 per hour for this position as well as a comprehensive benefit plan and defined benefit pension plan.
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 7, 2024.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a Diploma/degree in graphic or web design, digital media, advertising, marketing communications or equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working within a related team environment.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing, web design principles and social media knowledge.
- Familiarity and experience with HTML, Content Management Systems or Blogging Platforms (WordPress/Tumblr) preferred.
- Ability to learn new software and technology platforms.
- Experience in print and web graphic design or multimedia production with proven competence in design and image processing software, desktop publishing, graphic design and layout skills; demonstrated creativity, flexibility, attention to detail; deadline-oriented; ability to follow directions; excellent proofreading and editing skills essential.
- Strong organizational ability to coordinate the activities of several projects simultaneously.
- Able to work effectively with cross-functional team.
- Strong customer service skills including, communication / interpersonal skills both oral and written.
- Ability to multi-task in computerized environment.
- Demonstrates maturity and integrity in dealing with customers or confidential and sensitive information.
- Excellent IT knowledge, time management and organisational skills.
- Bilingualism an asset.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Activities
Graphic Design Project Management
- Responsible for content and design through to final production of materials to support sales and marketing initiatives and strategies, including print, web and digital media.
- Develops concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos, and website elements following NPC branding standards.
- Designs promotional/creative materials for digital advertising campaigns, such as web banners and for print campaigns, such as visual advertisements, posters, flyers, coupons, rack cards, etc. for various departments.
- Ensures all work is compliant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, policies/procedures and the Accessibility for Disabled Ontarians Act (AODA) with specific knowledge for creating accessible PDF documents.
- Works with all departments to ensure materials comply with AODA standards, including print materials and pdfs such as WEGO schedules and digital marketing materials.
- Ensures work is engaging and distinctive within the destination tourism industry.
- Issues regular weekly and/or monthly reports as required including status of all projects.
- Proofreads to produce accurate and high-quality work.
- Liaises with internal stakeholders and coordinates assets (content, photos, videos, digital templates).
- Keeps abreast of new and emerging design technologies to ensure state of the art processes are used.
- Liaises with external printers to ensure deadlines are met and materials printed to the highest quality.
- Adheres to Niagara Parks file management protocol, maintaining well-organized, efficiently archived files.
- Maintains Niagara Parks master digital image library.
Performs Other Related Duties