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| Position: |
Graphic Designer (one year contract) |
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Consumer Products
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| Location: |
Toronto, ON
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| Job Number: |
102843 |
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:: Hired Candidate Profile ::
This hired candidate previously worked as a Senior Designer and an Art Director, both as a Freelance Artist and for Corporations. She also earned diplomas in Graphic Design and Illustration from a Canadian college and has designed for several award-winning publications and periodicals.
:: Hired Candidate Profile ::
This hired candidate previously worked as an Editorial Designer, an Advertising/Graphic Designer, and an Intermediate Advertising Art Director for companies in the Media, Marketing, and Advertising industries. She also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Design Art from a Canadian university, and a Diploma in Illustration from a Canadian college.
:: Candidate Comments ::
I was very impressed with my meeting with wwwork! It felt so good to be interviewed and looked after by someone who is so on the ball. I felt like my wwwork! Consultant knew what questions to ask, and was very thorough and interested in me. I gathered that he is a real people person who cares very much about finding the ‘right fit’ for his candidate. He was exceptionally pleasant and very easy to communicate with. Thanks!
Senior Graphic Designer
Consumer Products
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:: Overview ::
Our client is looking for a Graphic Designer for a one year period to support the needs of their Creative Department. Reporting to the Producer, Creative Director, and Production Manager, you will be able to provide visual creative solutions and final art requirements for CD packages and collateral materials. A background in music, packaging and/or book design is an asset, as is a positive working attitude.
:: Our Client ::
Our client has continued to be a leading producer and distributor of music and entertainment products worldwide.
:: What You Will Do ::
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Conceptualization and design of new release titles.
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Verbal presentation of ideas and solutions to the creative and marketing groups.
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Art direction of photography and illustration.
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Preparation of print-ready final art files.
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Design and completion of various trade materials.
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Strong working knowledge of typography.
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Ability to identify and translate musical themes and genres into design solutions.
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Design to a 35+ female demographic.
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Strong sense of colour and composition.
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Initiate discussions when timelines become jeopardized.
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Follow set procedure for posting, transferring and archiving.
:: What You Will Bring ::
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Strong working knowledge of current InDesign, Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat (specifically printable pdf’s).
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Understanding of typical studio workflow procedures.
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Ability to translate the marketing brief into a visual solution.
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Ability to visual and design 3-D display material.
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Visual savvy to source and recommend imagery for design solutions.
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Strong problem solving skills.
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Ability to navigate a project through the different stages to completion.
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Strong organizational skills - ability to multi-task and prioritize.
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Critical thinker – ability to execute procedures to achieve objectives.
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Work under tight time constraints.
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Enthusiastic, proactive and self motivated.
:: What You Should Expect ::
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Competitive compensation based on experience.
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A company culture that values professional individuals with an entrepreneurial flair
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Opportunity for career growth.
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An organization committed to further developing its presence in the market place.
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A well-capitalized publicly traded company.
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Colleagues who enjoy working in a dynamic, fun, team-environment.
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