Graphic Designer (Junior/Intermediate)
- Full-time
Company Description
We are a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers and technology professionals who share a common desire – to help our clients create livable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments.
From high-rises to industrial buildings, schools to state-of-the-art hospitals, transit stations to highways, airports to toll systems, bike lanes to parks, we design every aspect of a truly integrated city for people to live, work, and play.
Our collaborative and combined approach focuses not only on creating the best solutions today, but also determining the right solutions for tomorrow. We believe cities in the future must be designed with intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure, and a human touch.
At IBI, we’re defining the cities of tomorrow.
Our values:
Integrity – We do what is right.
Partnerships – We work together.
Excellence – We pursue design excellence.
Innovation – We embrace ingenuity.
Community – We build community.
Job Description
Here's how we work:
Looking to leverage your creativity and unique skill set by contributing to a global brand identity? IBI Group is currently undergoing an exciting transformation from a traditional Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting (AEC) company to a cutting-edge, technology-driven design firm, and is in need of talented creatives to help drive
it’s new strategic plan and brand vision forward.
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Graphic Designer to join its largest Regional Marketing Team, located in IBI’s head office in midtown Toronto. Reporting directly to the Regional Business Development Manager – Canada East, you will join six (6) other Graphic Designers and have exposure to individuals at all levels of the organizational hierarchy. This means working directly with directors, project managers, and a diverse set of disciplines and clients on the coordination and execution of a wide range of marketing and business development materials for both print and digital platforms.
If this description ramps you up, submit your resume and portfolio!
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Most of the things you'll work on:
- Applying creative thinking and a diverse set of design skills to a variety of print and digital media, including multi-million dollar proposals, marketing and promotional materials, such as conference booth graphics, brochures, flyers/pamphlets, etc., and eye-catching digital presentations
- Supporting the creation or editing of digital content for e-communications and videos, in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders
- Walking, talking, and breathing the IBI brand by exercising creativity while upholding brand guidelines and standards
- Applying proposal content to designed layouts using corporate templates
- Developing customized graphic designs for client-based project work, such as reports
- Providing creative advice and direction, managing workflow processes, owning design execution, and ensuring quality control of creative work
- Providing design support effectively and efficiently within the Regional Marketing Team
- Preparing creative material for production and overseeing production from start to finish; coordinating with external third parties for production when applicable
- Maintaining project files in a highly organized manner
- Conducting oneself professionally in all interactions with stakeholders
Qualifications
You'll need to have:
- First and foremost, a creative eye and a passion for graphic design and branding
- A desire to be part of an in-house creative team
- A Post-Secondary Bachelor's Degree or Diploma of Design, Degree in Graphic Design, or equivalent
- A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in graphic design
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (CC) and Microsoft Office Suite on a Mac-based platform
- The ability to creatively and efficiently manage the design and layout of complex multi-page documents; previous work experience with end-to-end proposal development design is an asset
- Must have some experience with interactive and multimedia design (videography, photography, interactive documents, etc.); samples of your work will be expected
- The ability to take initiative and work independently without direct supervision
- A demonstrated passion for branding, understanding how to translate guidelines into design solutions that reinforce and differentiate a brand identity
- Ability to provide creative input and suggest innovative ways to communicate marketing messages
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere in a deadline-driven industry
- Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, and effective in managing the timely delivery of work against short deadlines
- Strong communication skills and team player, with the desire to be a part of a large creative team
- Enthusiastic attitude, passion for design excellence, and strong work ethic
- Flexibility to work with a variety of personalities
Additional Information
This office is steps away from St. Clair station and is easily accessible by bike, TTC and car. Occupying 7 floors, with over 650 employees, it is the largest office at IBI Group. The floors are open concept and represent our collaborative approach to projects.
Office Perks:
- Furnished patios on different floors to eat lunch, to have meetings and team BBQs
- Charity Golf tournament in the summer
- Softball team
- Running group
- Curling Funspiel
- Ski/Snowboard Day
- Health and Wellness competitions
- Lunch room with ping pong tables and foosball table
We request applicants submit RESUME AND PORTFOLIO highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB.
IBI Group provides a competitive benefit package and pays association dues and licensing fees.
As part of IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IBI Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.