Jr. Graphic Designer

Deadline -

Jr. Graphic Designer

Date posted:

February 28, 2023

Organization:

Influence Marketing

Industry:

Marketing

location:

Mississauga

job type:

In-Office

reporting to:

Lead Designer

Timing:

Immediate

Influence Marketing is an integrated marketing agency. We are experts in Sales, Retail, Digital, and Experiential programming. We exist to move consumers from consideration to purchase. We are a balance of idea generation and best-in-class execution. We also happen to be a team of hard-working humans who care deeply about our clients’ business.  

Are you a Designer? And looking for a great place to work where you can grow your skills? Influence Marketing is looking to hire an energetic, enthusiastic Junior Designer who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will provide creative, design and production support for print and digital mediums.

Reporting to the Lead Designer and Vice President of Experiential, respectively, the Influence Creative team is small but mighty. Every day introduces new design challenges and projects on a wide variety of well-known brands: from in-store at Canadian Tire, L’Oreal and Goodlife – online for Exodus, and Hisense – to experiential with Porsche, The Beer Store, Levis and many more!

Offering:

key responsibilities:

  • Collaborate in brainstorms for campaigns, taglines, design concepts and RFPs
  • Support the business pillars of Influence Marketing under the direction of a Lead Designer:
  • Retail/Sales: Create POP materials for seasonal and promotional marketing, training and recruiting materials, ads and digital collateral.  
  • Digital: Build site maps and user journey flows, develop wireframes, and ultimately design final UI/UX for website and contest microsites. Use your creativity to craft engaging social media content and email campaigns.
  • Experiential (XM): Bring to life concepts for our in-field activations - from initial pitch renderings to the final production of the footprint, premiums and print assets.
  • Conceptualize, design and update Powerpoint pitch/presentation decks or create branded working templates
  • Manage the correct preparation and uploading of print-ready files to account teams and vendors. Occasionally oversee press approvals
  • Internal creative support (company events, signage, documents etc.)
  • Client-facing meetings/phone calls to discuss ongoing creative projects (with support)
  • Any other duties assigned by management (as required)

skills & experience required:

  • Full capability in Adobe CC:  
  • Required: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects  
  • Asset: Figma, XD, Basic 3D (Adobe Dimension), Premiere Pro
  • Any experience in PowerPoint is a plus
  • Implement typography and colour theory skills to all projects
  • Edit and proofread to ensure accuracy and the highest standards for all creative
  • Maintain organized server folders, file naming, and working files
  • Photo shoot experience is an asset
  • Sketching/illustration skills are an asset
  • An excellent communicator who is a team player and comes equipped with a can-do-attitude
  • Self-motivated and self-directed, you can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Extremely detail oriented with strong time management and multitasking skills
  • Open and eager to learn new skills, be well coached, and supported by creative peers
  • Demonstrates ability to take initiative to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
  • Copy writing and presentation skills are an asset
  • Education: Post-secondary education in Graphic Design required
  • Minimum 2-3 years of graphic design experience required

what we offer:

  • A united team dedicated to servicing their clients with a strong work ethic
  • Competitive salary
  • Strong family like culture… it’s a fun place to work!
  • Employee run Social Committee with monthly events– i.e. Influence Gives Back activities, Retreats, Potlucks, internal contests and events, etc.
  • A great learning experience in the creative and marketing space
  • Dog friendly office

wHO ARE WE?

Influence Retail Services Inc helps brands online and instore. Our mandate is to help clients engage consumers to influence purchase decisions.

Influence is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential.  

FEEL THE INFLUENCE

Influence is an integrated marketing agency.  We are experts in Experiential, Digital, Retail and Sales programming.  We exist to move consumers from consideration to purchase.  We are a balance of idea generation and best in class execution.  We also happen to be a team of hard-working humans who care deeply about our clients’ business

Influence is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs.

How to apply

If we have piqued your interest, please Email your résumé with a brief explanation of why you are the right candidate for this position to Michael Berry at mberry@influencemarketing.ca.

Those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Apply now