Graphic and Email Designer

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__Although remote, the preferred location is the Toronto area.

_We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic and Email Designer to join our dynamic marketing team. This role requires a passionate designer who can conceptualize and execute compelling visual solutions for retail marketing materials, including emails, flyers, catalogues, and promotional content. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Design Development & Execution:

• Conceptualize and develop accurate electronic layouts that meet scheduled deadlines and technical standards
• Create finished artwork for new graphic elements, slugs, and headings in both English and French
• Ensure electronic layouts translate effectively for photography, copy, creative guidelines, and production requirements
• Produce high-quality presentations, mock-ups, and creative concepts

Collaboration & Communication

• Attend pick-up meetings to gather accurate project information for catalogues and flyers
• Collaborate with marketing teams to resolve information discrepancies and ensure marketing objectives are met
• Initiate discussions and meetings as needed to obtain complete project understanding and requirements
• Communicate and translate creative ideas into compelling visual presentations

Project Management & Quality Assurance

• Gather and analyze data from marketing to develop accurate layouts for emails, flyers, catalogues, booklets, and other marketing materials
• Provide layout revisions following flyer reviews and feedback
• Search electronic resources for archived artwork and provide printed references to production teams
• Evaluate reusability of existing photography and determine requirements for new photography

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Diploma in Graphic Design or related field
• Minimum 4 years of graphic design experience
• Strong understanding of retail, catalogue, and promotional advertising principles

Technical Skills

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Proficiency with Image Bank and electronic image archives
• Strong understanding of typography and formatting
• Excellent color sense and design aesthetics

Core Competencies

• Creative thinking with fresh, current, and innovative design ideas
• Ability to interpret data and requirements into effective design solutions
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines consistently
• Capacity to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to integrate well within team environments while maintaining composure under pressure
• Willingness to exceed expectations by finding novel solutions and building flexibility into projects

Preferred Qualifications (Assets)

• Motion design experience
• Experience with Figma
• Familiarity with various AI design tools
• Bilingual capabilities (English/French)

_Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium._ More information on our awesome benefits_!

_Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. _We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive

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