POSITION TITLE: Marketing Graphic Designer

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: President & CEO and Manager, Communications & Marketing

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the President & CEO, the Manager, Communications and Marketing and working closely with the Manager, Capital Campaign, the Marketing Graphic Designer, is responsible for the design and development of all of The AGC’s marketing and communication collateral. The Marketing Graphic Designer will be responsible for synchronizing marketing ideas with branded visual components for all of The AGC’s projects and activities. The Marketing Graphic Designer will work closely with the Manager, Communications and Marketing to proofread, amend and edit marketing material to ensure a high quality of product is developed prior to publishing or printing. The Marketing Graphic Designer must ensure a consistent branding experience for all stakeholders and ensure that all activities are conducted in a timely, efficient and effective manner.

POSITION PROFILE:
• Responsible for creating the visual component of all marketing material for all of The AGC’s projects and activities
• Working closely with the Manager, Communications and Marketing and other project related staff to clearly understand branding of project related materials
• Responsible for creating and amending final designs as required in a timely manner
• Ensure that projects are organized and prioritized to meet upcoming and future deadlines
• Responsible for proofreading content and designs before being sent to print

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Strong computer and software knowledge (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop and Illustrator, Flash Player, PageMaker or equivalent program)
• Strong website management skills for content and design
• Strong artistic capabilities is an asset to create unique visual designs for marketing materials
• Strong time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines as required
• Strong verbal, visual and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently on projects
• Ability to condense and package information in a visually appealing and logical manner.
• Knowledge of communication and media relation strategies, processes, and available resources
• Knowledge of design techniques, media production and communication methods
• Ability to update and maintain web based content/material as required
• Keep up to date on market trends and technology as is relevant to the position
• Ability to work with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD)
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Position requires:
• Designing promotional and informative materials for all departments
• Developing design briefs for all of The AGC’s projects
• Coordinating with the Manager, Marketing and Communication to ensure all materials are branded according to The AGC’s branding

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate degree in Fine Arts Visual Communication Design or a Bachelor of Graphic Design preferred
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and to manage projects independently
• Strong organization skills and keen attention to detail
• Strong computer, software (Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite) and website management skills for content and design
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the employment qualifications listed above and that provide the required knowledge and abilities.

Email your resume and cover letter to:
Manager, Officer Administration/Volunteer Resources
admin-volunteer@artgallerycalgary.org