Graphic Designer

Job Description

For many, communicating ideas, emotions, and meaning without saying a word is next to impossible. For a graphic designer, the skys the limit. Thats why the person in this role is key to helping Stantec position our brand resourcefully and effectively.Around here, a graphic designer provides creative services to help build campaigns and proposals based on our brand. By artfully developing and executing design solutions from concept to completion, this person drives value to the marketing and communications team as well as the business as a whole through brand awareness.The heart of this position can be broken down into three core responsibilities:Brand Application Effectively create and apply the principles of design to projectsVCD Principles Develop and implement best practices of communication designTask Management Balancing, organizing, and managing individual tasks on projectsThe Graphic Designer lives the brand and applies it to all of these equally important areas.Brand ApplicationEffectively applying the right idea is just as important as coming up with it in the first place. Thats why the Graphic Designer uses their skills in visual storytelling to create and execute design solutions from concept to completion, bringing our brand to life. They also:Design and develop projects based on Stantec brand guidelines, including:oCreating proposal and business development material (charts, graphs, tabs, packaging, and layouts as required)oDesigning eMaterials and online graphics as neededoSupporting special events (client receptions, golf tournaments, trade shows, etc.)oPreparing creative briefsoContributing to brainstorming sessionsoAssisting with larger company-wide initiativesSupport brand awareness campaignsAct as a marketing photography contact as required, with occasional on-site art directionPreparing creative briefs for photographers and contributing ideas to capture all three Stantec photography styles on a shootImplement brand standards, including photography styles and brand program guidelinesEnsure work is correct and consistently completes quality reviews of their workUse the Resource Library as an archive for all promotional projectsDesign PrinciplesThis is where a Graphic Designer really shows their knowledge of design. Using talent built through education and experience paired with a creative eye, they help elevate their profession. Their contributions to the design team help create a tight-knit design discipline at Stantec. In their role, this person:Collaborates with the design team, shares in-progress designs for feedbackGives design tips to marketing colleagues, through team meetings and ongoing project supportThoughtfully incorporates feedback from internal clients and design and marketing team members, and responds with several optionsWorks with the marketing team to proactively educate clients on brand guidelines and design best practicesConducts ongoing benchmarking to stay on top of industry trends, new technologies and design softwareParticipates in design duo partnerships and shares inspiration and ideasWatches for and participates in professional development opportunities and design industry events, bringing back ideas and lessons to the design teamNetworks within and becomes a part of local and/or online design communitiesChampions the Resource Library as a brand and design resource, and coordinates Resource Library training to all new regional team membersTask ManagementCreativity is applied everywhere in this roleeven in the organization and planning that comes with contributing to a project from brainstorming to finalization. A Graphic Designer is responsible for:Managing and completing all work on time, within brand guidelines, and error-free; reporting status of projects to supervisorsCoordinating with the marketing and design team to create and execute design solutionsSeeking input proactively and searching out content from others; attending meetings to understand needs/scope of a projectSuccessfully juggling multiple projects and priorities, marrying short timeframes with high-quality workQualificationsPersonal Skills:People have a lot of good things to say about the person in this role. They are bright, innovative, and on-trend.They are also:A pro organizer who is detail-oriented and has exceptional prioritization skillsA team player and an independent spiritA keen student of print design and print process, always striving to learn moreA specialist in design software such as InDesign, Photoshop, and IllustratorA whiz with Microsoft Office applications including, Outlook, Word, and PowerPointA confident communicator with supervisors, peers, and internal clientsEducation/Experience:Post-secondary education in graphic design.Minimum 5 years of experience in a graphic design role in a medium-to large-sized organization, (preferably in the AEC industry) or minimum six years experience in the field with equivalent combination of education and experience.Passion for putting people first and doing what is right; a drive to achieve; belief that we are better together.#LI-MiddleEast

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