Graphic Designer

Job Description

Are you passionate about implementing ideas into graphic design and looking for innovative digital design approaches? If so, then CBS is the perfect professional home. We are a young, vibrant, dynamic, and change-oriented company. Our focus is on the opportunity, and we want to help you maximize yours. Bring your dreams to life by joining CBS! Being part of the CBS family - You get excited about all things creative and you know more digital shortcuts than you care to admit. To you creating graphic designs is not work – it’s your natural passion. You have the ability to manage your time effectively to deliver on a variety of tasks and projects. As a remote worker, you are a strong team player and work well independently.

Responsibilities

• Design web pages, brochures, logos, signs, books, magazine covers, annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials.
• Create these materials by hand or by using technology, including computer software programs. Adobe's Creative Suite —including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, and more.
• Create or incorporate illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications requested by clients.
• Select type size and style to enhance the readability of text and image.
• Produce drafts for review by clients and make revisions based on the feedback received.
• Review final productions for errors and ensure that final prints reflect client specifications.
• Assist in the development and utilization of marketing strategies and materials through advertising and media campaigns, online marketing and social media to increase brand awareness, leads and sales.
• Proactively work with the team to develop and implement marketing strategies across different marketing mediums.
• Coordinate and create communication plans, presentations, internal news, site content, email copy, and other editorial copy.
• Create and maintain blog, company and social media materials including: branded content, images, infographics, GIF, etc.
• Participate in client & customer meetings, webinars, tutorials and training courses.
• Ability to analyze data and develop key insights.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma; BSc in Graphic Design, Business or relevant field is a strong advantage

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in graphic designing is required.

Additional Requirements

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Good understanding of office management and graphic design principles
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (or Google’s equivalent), with a willingness to learn about technology to support marketing initiatives.
• MUST be eligible to work in Canada
• Bilingual (French/English….bonus points if you can speak Japanese, German or Korean)
• Likes cats.

Benefits and Perks

• The position includes health benefits which are made available after 90 days.
• Flexible working environment.
• The position includes paid time off PTO accrues and is made available after successful completion of the probationary period.
• Mature business process framework and infrastructure so that you can hone in on your own skills and what you do best.
• Overall compensation increases based on merit/ performance.
• Remote work