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Job Title: Creative Design SpecialistLocation: Toronto, ON M5X 1A3 OR Vancouver, BC V7X 1L7 (Hybrid – currently remote but required to go into office occasionally)Duration: 18 monthsContract Type: T4 onlyPay Rate: CA$41.38/HourHours of Operation: Shift 3PM – 12AM. You are required to provide rotational workflow coordination and on-call rotational weekend support as needed.***PORTFOLIO REQUIRED***Job Description:The Creative Design Specialist is responsible for designing powerful presentations, templates and marketing materials for the client’s Capital Markets business group. Creative projects may include creating bespoke presentations and designing custom graphics or illustrations. The work demands a strong sense of design and creativity with the ability to provide innovative solutions for maximum visual impact. The incumbent will primarily be working in PowerPoint, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and MapInfo. In addition, the incumbent will assist with special projects and provide insights on opportunities within the team to leverage technology to refine operations.Key Accountabilities:Create cutting-edge presentation designs, banner ads, invitations, newsletters and other visual communication for internal and external meetings while ensuring compliance to the Client’s brand standards and consistency across multiple mediumsTransform generic text-heavy presentations into visually appealing layouts and infographicsSearch photo and vector stock galleries to fulfill requests for infographics/digital photos for invites, presentations and other marketing materialsProduce accurate and high-quality work while ensuring all assigned projects are completed on time and adheres to the Client’s brand standardsCreate interactive forms based on client requirements for editing or file sharingCreate maps with asset and location detailsResponsible for quality control of assigned projects and execution of design strategiesCollaborate with team members on complex or special projectsHandle sensitive and/or confidential documents and informationAccurately track, code and log all incoming projects into the project management propriety CRM applicationProvide rotational workflow coordination and on-call rotational weekend support as neededMust Have Requirements:2-5 years of Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing experience in a fast-paced corporate environment; investment banking preferredFluidity in a PC environmentAdvanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat DC)Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for advanced document production ***PowerPoint presentation experience**Solid knowledge of print production and pre-pressDemonstrate graphic design skills with a strong portfolioOther Requirements: (Skills)Excellent time management and project management skillsAbility to balance competing priorities while working collaboratively and effectively with clients and teamAbility to systematically manage a heavy workload and meet tight deadlinesAbility to effectively balance changing requirements and prioritiesStrong attention to details with emphasis on accuracy and qualityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent analytical and problem solving skillsComfortable working independently and within a team environment with minimal supervisionAbility to convert multiple file types from one platform to anotherMust be flexible to work various shifts, overtime and weekends as requiredEducation:Post-secondary education in Graphic Design or equivalent experience
