Company: Salt Experiential Commerce Inc. o/a Salt XC

Business Information: We are Salt XC, a full-service marketing and commerce agency combined with proprietary tech products that allow us to move faster, enhance value, and increase performance.

Business address: 249 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario M6K 1Z5

Work location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full Time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Adapt existing illustrations
• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productions
• Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations
• Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication
• Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients’ objectives
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• Manage 3D conceptual design projects from concept to delivery
• Review junior designer drafts to ensure quality
• Generate fresh concepts in partnership with our Creative leads
• Work alongside fellow designers to implement 2D elements into concepts
• Ensure brand consistency throughout various marketing projects
• Liaise between the marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met
• Keep up to date with industry developments

Requirements

Education: A university degree in visual arts with specialization in graphic design, commercial art, creative advertising, graphic communications or cartooning or completion of a college diploma program in graphic arts or similar is required.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.

Creative ability and artistic talent, as demonstrable by a portfolio work, is required.

Ability to supervise junior designers

Work conditions and Physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Attention to detail, ability to distinguish between colours, Sitting, Large workload, tight deadlines.

Personal suitability: Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent written and oral communication, Initiative, team player, Creativity, Aesthetic skills.

Language: English is required.

Computer and technology knowledge: Must have extensive knowledge of at least 1 or more 3D design software e.g. Autodesk, Blender, ZBrush, SketchUp, Autodesk Maya, Cinema4d, Adobe CS, etc.

Salary: $ 34.87 hourly, 40 hours per week.

Benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan, Vision care benefits, Mileage paid, Maternity and parental benefits, Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Pension plan, Team building opportunities, On-site recreation and activities, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Wellness program, On-site amenities, Learning/training paid by employer. Time in lieu offered.

Important Information:  The regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Overtime may be required depending on the business needs.

Apply by e-mail to: lucy.norman@ilovesalt.com

****Please apply with the following link: https://www.saltxc.com/careers/apply/4434896007/ ****