BioTalent Student Work Placement Program with Medicure

Junior Digital Media Designer Co-Op Studentship

The Junior Digital Media Designer co-op position is responsible for the creation of both marketing assets and content created to support Medicure’s product portfolio and other marketing goals. This candidate will work closely with our Design Team and Medical Marketing Projects Manager to improve our users experience by bringing our brand to life and keeping it consistent across all our various touchpoints. This co-op placement will be full-time up to a maximum of 16 weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an intimate understanding of our brand message and tone to accurately capture in design through website design, media assets, video and photo form
• Collaborate with marketing and product marketing teammates to support creation of new content
• Help bring new ideas for design and content creation to the team using your expertise and eye for great design
• Scope and create templates for our marketing team to be more efficient in some of their posting on social media, the blog, email, and other channels
• Manage other design needs such as presentations, signage, and trade show collateral as needed
• Develop an intimate understanding of our brand message and tone to accurately capture in video and photo form

Requirements:

• Willingness to learn and work as a team
• Experience in website design and video editing experience is preferred.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite. Experience Adobe Premiere Pro and in Adobe After Effects a major plus. Knowledge of motion graphics preferred.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript preferred
• Applicants must be a current full-time or part-time student registered in a post-secondary program in Canada
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
• Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations
• Successful enrolment into the Student Work Placement Program with BioTalent Canada (successful candidates will be guided through this process once selected)
• Applicants must consent to release co-op employment information to BioTalent Canada and the Government of Canada periodically during the placement and after the end of the placement.

If you are interested in the position, please provide your resume and your portfolio to Rina Donnelly (rdonnelly@medicure.com).

Print Studio One in Steinbach is looking for a creative and dedicated individual to join their team.

Print Studio One and Three-Six North Marketing partners with clients to build their brands across physical and digital platforms, connecting people to products and services that enrich their lives.

The candidate selected would be part of an internal design team that works with local and international brands on a diverse range of projects—from visual identities and websites to physical media like digital print pieces and large format installations. Design team members have the opportunity to operate digital printing equipment, shoot photography, video and other tasks as skillsets align.

Who You Are:

• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Great at establishing, developing and communicating your ideas.
• Highly creative and versatile—able to produce effective design solutions for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple projects.
• Well-rounded skills in graphic arts with good understanding of marketing and communications.
• Positive attitude and genuine desire to understand and serve our clients.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of graphic design fundamentals and pre-press practices.
• Extensive experience in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Critical thinking mindset and keen attention to detail.
• Degree or diploma in graphic design or similar program is considered an asset.
• Strong communication (written and oral), listening and comprehension skills.
• Desire to assist with pre-press work and run digital printing equipment.
• Web design, photography and videography experience considered an asset.

We have a relaxed and positive atmosphere, a bright and open office environment, continually invest in training opportunities and technology, and provide complete healthcare and benefits packages.

Please email your resume and portfolio stating why you would be a great addition to our team, to:
Colin Enns, Creative Director (colin@psone.ca)
Print Studio One | Three-Six North Marketing
19A Hwy 12N  Steinbach, MB R5G 1T1

Ricki’s Home Office Graphic Designer – Digital

Ricki’s…Fashion That Works!

Established in 1939, with more than 130 locations across Canada, Ricki’s is the destination for fashionable and versatile workwear.  Ricki’s caters to the younger working woman whose lifestyle demands versatility in her wardrobe and who desires a fun, easy to shop environment. She expects put together looks which translate fashion trends in ways that are current and appropriate for her lifestyle.  We carry everything from suiting options to great mix and match pieces, jeans, tees, and more. And by offering great fashion in sizes 0-18 and pants in multiple lengths, we’re sure to find your perfect fit!

Prefer to shop online? Our online store offers specialty lines like our long 34″and extra long 36″ inseam pants, as well as the hottest trends in casual wear and web exclusives!

We Value:

Passion – believes in our brand, loves fashion

Drive Results– deliver results through motivation, inspiration and accountability

Personal Leadership – trust, integrity, respect, fosters collaboration, initiative

End Poverty in Women – believe in the power of women, community involvement

The Career Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Graphic Designer – Digital to join Ricki’s Home Office located in Winnipeg.

The Competencies:
GREAT DESIGN / INFLUENCE:

• Create compelling and effective digital marketing collateral that reflects current brand guidelines (may include website creative assets, social media graphics, email creative, etc.).
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop seasonal, monthly, and weekly goals and priorities.
• Manage design projects from inception to completion.
• Partner effectively with all team members, in house partners/stakeholders, and vendors.
• Actively participate in cross-functional meetings.
• Work in an organized manner – using and maintaining supplied tools and archiving work appropriately.
• Other duties as required.

GREAT BUSINESS / RESULTS ORIENTED:

• Produce high quality work under tight timelines, while maintaining a consistent on-brand look and feel.
• Able to balance design aesthetic with achieving business results.
• Takes initiative, works with a sense of urgency, agile and adaptable. Resourceful.
• Detail oriented and skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking constantly looking for ways to do more and better work.
• Both Strategic and Tactical, short and long term (thinks and does).
• Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.

GREAT PEOPLE / TEAMWORK: 

• Champions belief that “none of us is as good as all of us” and consistently lives our values.
• Committed to the best outcome by bringing out the best in self and others, in part by recognizing achievements and valuing differences and feedback (giving and receiving).
• Initiates personal development and supports team development in the work.
• Fosters the culture of teamwork thru ownership and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Diploma in Graphic Design (or equivalent)
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in graphic design – including web, social, and email
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and Acrobat as well as Microsoft Office and Google Docs/Sheets – all in a Mac environment
• Working knowledge of HTML
• Experience with SalesForce Marketing Cloud, SQL, After Effects not required but would be an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – a collaborative team player, processes suggestions and corrections positively, shares and receives feedback professionally
• Strong organizational skills – able to balance competing priorities and shift between projects seamlessly, meets project deadlines with minimal supervision
• Curious and self-motivated – a resourceful problem solver, interested in fashion, current trends/techniques in graphic design, and the future of digital marketing
• Keen eye for detail – proofreading layouts, retouching photos, ensuring all required elements are included

Please include work samples – or a link to your online portfolio – with your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ricki’s is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

To Apply: https://rickis.careerplug.com/jobs/1058742/apps/new

Graphic Designer – Full Time

Responsibilities;

• To provide the sales associates, on a user pay basis, with results oriented advertising designed to meet their client’s objectives and help promote themselves in the competitive real estate industry.
• To use the marketing media currently available, by offering quality marketing solutions in a timely manner.

Specific Duties;

• Create multiple types of marketing print materials for our agents, such as: property information brochures, direct mail advertising campaigns, business cards, and create branding for individual agents.
• Create multiple types of digital marketing campaigns, such as: social media ads for our agents, property websites, etc.
• Create marketing materials for our office, including our monthly Commercial Sales Report, and promotional materials for recruiting purposes, and materials that our agents can use.
• Our office includes it’s own print shop with a press printer, so you would also be responsible for printing all materials and shipping orders to Canada Post.

Requirements;

• Be responsible for communicating effectively one-on-one with our sales associates.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and work independently.
• Have a diploma or degree in Graphic Design/Digital Media Design.
• Comfortable and efficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Products including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• 1-2 years experience is preferred.

Please email portfolios (PDF, or website link) and resumes to donnette@donnetteodidison.ca

SolarSkyrise

We’re looking for a skilled user interface designer to join our team to help us build the technology that will help change the world of urban renewable energy.

UI designers take complex challenges, features, and requirements, then turn them into easy to use, easy to understand interfaces that make the lives of our users better. They work closely with software developers, co-founders and other staff in a collaborative and agile environment.

HERE IS WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Think first and foremost about our users and how we can make their lives
• Help ensure we’re solving the right problem and conceptualize the best solutions for new and existing
• Create sketches and/or highly-detailed mock-ups, user-flows, storyboards, and prototypes to communicate user interface, interactions, and experience
• Constantly evaluate our apps to ensure we’re changing and evolving them to be the
• Demonstrate you have the knowledge and experience in building easy to use, easy to understand web-based interfaces, design system, and pattern
• Have a post-secondary education in web design or equivalent work
• Provide a link to your impressive portfolio showing off all the great work you’ve done Note: only applications accompanied by a portfolio will be considered for the UI designer

SKILLS THAT WILL GET YOU FAR

• A strong, clean visual design
• Proficiency with design and prototyping software: Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Sketch, Figma, InVision, Axure,
• Expert in HTML and
• Knowledge of JavaScript, to be able to prototype and prove Experience with React or similar frameworks will be an asset.
• Leadership; influence others to make everything
• Collaboration; work closely with teams to find the best
• Communication; share your ideas in a way people can understand, while also best understanding the ideas of
• Empathy; be able to easily adopt the perspective of another person to see and understand things the way they
• Curiosity; seek understand complex challenges and user needs, why things are the way they are, and keep digging to figure out how they can become something

CONTACT

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and portfolio to:

Scott Russell – Co-Founder and CEO SolarSkyrise Inc. scott.russell@solarskyrise.com solarskyrise.com

Vita Health Fresh Market is currently looking for a Full-Time Graphic Designer.

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the implementation of the Vita Health Fresh Market branding and design.  She/he will design all in-store signage and advertising for various types of print and digital media. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud.

Job Duties

• Create consistent in-store signage, with direction from the Marketing Manager.
• Produce consistent social media posts for different contests, memes and misc. graphics, in keeping with Vita Health’s mission and marketing plan.
• Work with Marketing Coordinator to produce new internal/external promotions, communications, and marketing collateral (e.g. brochures, presentations, videos, etc.) consistent with Vita Health’s branding.
• Attend events (as required) to assist with running event, as well as to cover activities and campaigns from a social media perspective.
• Design monthly flyer, print and digital ads using information from Marketing Coordinator including ad copy, product images, end branding elements.
• Create videos and ads to be featured on in-store TV screens.
• Other duties as assigned by Marketing Manager.

Requirements

• A Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design.
• Industry experience is an asset.
• Strong production design mindset.
• Detailed oriented, creative thinker, strong planning, organization and execution skills.
• Demonstrated project management and creative design.
• Proficient in Microsoft office, MailChimp/CRM, WordPress applications an asset.
• Energetic, self-motivated, strong collaboration and team-work skills.
• Experience in a retail environment will be considered an asset.

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your resume to marketing@myvita.ca.

THE SPORTS VAULT

POSITION: Jr. Production Designer
REPORTS TO: Manager, Creative Services
JOB TYPE: Full-time
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
JOB SUMMARY

The Sports Vault Corp. is looking for a Jr. Production Designer with a great attitude, love for innovation, and attention to detail to join our team. We are a fast-paced, sports licensee dealing in licensed consumer products, collectibles, and promotional merchandise with distribution in both Canada and the US. If you are a driven individual who is looking for a challenge and has aspirations to be part of a growing company, then this is the opportunity for you.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Creative Services, the Jr. Production Designer executes the design deliverables for a broad array of brand initiatives. This detail-oriented role requires a meticulous eye. It is the sole responsibility of the Jr. Production Designer to ensure files meet all required specifications and perform a seamless transition from concept, to production and print. They must have an extensive knowledge of production design processes and be familiar with basic requirements needed to produce high quality consumer products and printed materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Graphic Design Diploma or Certificate, from a college or university
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Strong knowledge of design fundamentals
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong aptitude for technology
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Trustworthy and dependable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of experience in a design role, preferably production design related
• Comfortable under pressure and juggling multiple requests
• Capable of creating attractive design solutions
• Capable of seeing a project from start to finish
• Capable of working independently or in a team
• Experience with packaging design is an asset
• Experience creating content for social media is an asset

RESPONSABILITIES & DUTIES

• Design, execute, and deliver all Sports Vault licensed products, packaging, and other elements as they arise
• Develop consumer products, images, and promotional materials
• Assist in photoshoots and lifestyle shoots
• Provide support to sales force
• Design social media posts
• Be excited, engaged, and dedicated to the success of the company

TO APPLY

Please send a resume, portfolio, salary expectations, and a brief paragraph on why you would like to join our team to Juan Pablo Tovar at jptovar@thesportsvault.com

We thank all who apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted.

We know you. You’re a creative person. You always have been. You love to sketch, draw and design. You see beauty in everyday objects. Great design inspires you. You’re personable, a team player, a great communicator, and an inspiration to be around. You face challenges with enthusiasm, seeing each new project as your opportunity to shine.

Get to know us. At Leech Printing, we work with thousands of clients every year. New businesses. Small enterprises. Large corporations. Mom and pops. Printing has been our core business for over 90 years, but we’re always incorporating new services to meet our clients’ communications needs: digital printing, signs and banners, website design, marketing support, email marketing and direct mail, to name a few.

A career is waiting. Now that you’ve completed your formal graphic design training, Leech Printing can help you gain practical experience in a fast-paced and progressive design environment. As our company continues to evolve, we’re looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to service the design needs of our growing roster of clients. As a Leech Printing designer, you’ll work as part of a team of sales representatives, marketing specialists, and designers to deliver creative and engaging print and digital marketing campaigns. Along the way, there will be opportunities for advancement, learning and personal development. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer great benefits, including a pension plan, extended health and dental coverage, and life insurance.

If the opportunity to work for us appeals to you, we’d love to see what you can do. Send a copy of your resume, along with samples of your work (or a link to an online portfolio), to Meredyth Leech at meredyth@leechprint.com. Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 2, 2019.

Suckerpunch has a career opportunity for a wildly-talented and passionate Lead Designer with a minimum three years of experience to join our small but mighty team of passionate professionals.

As a Lead Designer, you will report to the Creative Director and work in all mediums and disciplines, including print, interactive, social, advertising, branding, editorial and strategy. Perfect production skills and spotless attention to detail are a crucial requirement of this position.

We work primarily in the agriculture and food sectors, developing and delivering complete, integrated communications strategies for an incredible roster of loyal clients. Our rapid growth can be attributed to client satisfaction and our highly-regarded reputation in the industry.

Great people who want to do great things are critical to our continued success and we are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and positive person to fill this important position on our team.

Details here: suckerpunch.ca/careers

Sherpa Marketing is one of Canada’s leading technology driven marketing services companies. Our full-service approach allows our experienced guides to lead Sherpa’s customers through needs analysis to strategy development and to the execution of tactics that drive client success.

Your gregarious nature means you are the type of person that people want to be around. Your love of pop-culture and design in general will make a great fit with Sherpa’s culture. You have a keen understanding of the use and application of technology as it pertains to delivering high quality design.

We offer a collaborative, open-concept work environment – sorry, no hiding in a cubicle here. We have a team of designers and staff that are both eager to share their knowledge and learn new skills from you, with projects ranging from small-scale “quickies” to large-scale branding and rollout.

A burning desire to do the best you can within established parameters is a key attribute of all successful Sherpas.

Job Summary & Scope

Reporting to the Art Director, you will work collaboratively with other members of the Sherpa team to create and deliver high quality brand/print/web/mobile/video and application user experiences.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Designing, testing, documenting and deploying high performance creative that drives ROI for Sherpa’s clients using a variety of tools and techniques
• Working independently
• Ensuring projects meets company standards
• Deliver tasks within given deadlines and budgets

Required Competencies

• Execute graphic design and production responsibilities in a matter that is both professional and accurate, while adhering to the graphic standards of our clients.
• Work directly on design projects through conception, creation and production creating print and online marketing materials.
• Work on projects that require advanced layout skills and file preparation with a very high degree of accuracy.
• Provide support to other graphic designers on collaborative projects.
• Great portfolio of work
• Creativity
• Excellent communication, time management, troubleshooting, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Diligence and commitment to Quality Assurance and self-assessment of your own work
• User Experience/User Interface Design for Web/Apps
• Strong typography skills
• A conscientious, hard-working, team-oriented player – we’re a very collaborative
  environment, and there’s no room for big egos or showboats.
• A detail oriented multi-tasker with the ability to switch hats as required
• A problem solver, with the initiative to find new solutions without being asked
• A level-headed approach to work that can operate under pressure and meet deadlines

Technical Requirements

• Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Windows
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Bonus Skills

• Adobe Premiere, After Effects
• Lightroom
• Cinema 4D
• HTML, CSS, WordPress

Other Duties as Required

• Employees are expected to help fill any gaps in work as each person’s capabilities allow.
• Occasional travel may be required

Job Qualifications
Education, Skills and Experience

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in graphic design/digital media
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, deadline oriented work environment
• Ability to work under pressure, and quickly assimilate large quantities of information
• Detail-oriented
• An optimistic attitude and a willingness to learn
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and team skills
• A thorough understanding of the creative process

Please submit your CV and portfolio to jcampbell@sherpamarketing.ca​