Careers
Web Designer
Opportunity: GWD214 - Permanent
ShareThisLooking for a combination of form, function and creative flair.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for digital marketing design as an addition to our in-house creative team. The ideal candidate lives on the cutting edge of digital design. You have the technical knowledge to produce high caliber creative and the imagination to combine form with function, maximizing results for the email and web campaigns of our top tier clients.
In this role, you will collaborate with the Content Director and your creative peers to produce email marketing campaigns for some of Canada’s most recognized brands.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years’ experience as a graphic designer in an advertising/marketing agency (or similar) where you focused on digital design for email and web
- Expertise in standard design software including Photoshop, Illustrator. Knowledge of Flash MX and Actionscript an asset.
- Ability to design web animations and slice images using Abode ImageReady
- Ability to create story boards, effectively communicate concepts and translate campaign requirements as they are relayed in Creative Briefs and Wireframes
- A basic understanding of information architecture as it relates to layout, readability and user experience
- Intermediate HTML skills or better
- An understanding of web standards and technologies including browser capabilities and the limitations of various email clients
- Demonstrated ability to be creative within the constraints of email and web design
- An interest in growing your knowledge of email design best practices under the guidance of senior team members
- Degree or training in graphic design for advertising/marketing
- Solid time management skills and ability to track effort (hours) against project time allowances
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Director of Content and creative peer group to develop the visual expression of our clients’ eMarketing strategies
- Participate in team brainstorms and collaborative concept creation
- Design eNewsletters, email campaigns, web pages and online media from concept to completion
- Analyze existing creative for design/redesign opportunities
- Update and maintain website content
- Conduct quality assurance on creative deliverables
- Design mood boards, storyboards, interactive page layouts, site grids and interface demos, photo retouching and enhancements, Flash banners
- Perform email performance testing against supported email clients such as MS Outlook, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.
Attributes:
- Passionate about digital design
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Self motivated, detailed, organized and accountable
- Excellent written/verbal and communication skills
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities
- Able to balance multiple projects in a fast paced environment
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
- An enthusiasm for your craft
- Strong personal initiative, excellent interpersonal / teamwork skills
Skills:
- Advanced PhotoShop and Illustrator
- Good understanding of hand-coded HTML
- Flash MX, Actionscript (Director knowledge an asset)
- Excellent visual art background with proven web design experience
- Knowledge of current rich media technologies and their relevant applications
- Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues
Email: careers@thindata.com
Should you have a sample of your designs, please email it to us along with your resume.
Location Information
Office: ThinData Inc.City: Toronto
Province: Ontario