Designer

Ariad Custom Communications has an immediate opening for a Designer. This position is ideal for someone who is looking to make their next move and to find a vibrant, growing place to make it happen.

Ideally we’re looking for a designer with a proven track record in print-based media. We would prefer that you have experience under your belt working with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop CS3. Your knowledge to design from initial concept to final assembly of files to meet prepress and print production specification and timelines are strong assets.

As a Designer you’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas and create design for your team’s portfolio supporting some of Canada’s best-known brands. You must have a knack for new ideas, and an ability to think outside the box/screen/file and a keen eye for detail to support Ariad’s stellar reputation for quality and accuracy. When you join Ariad you’ll become a key part of a design group renowned as among Toronto’s best.

Did we mention that Ariad is a great place to work? Our new, modern, open space is a friendly atmosphere where we work hard and have fun. Yes, we have all the latest hardware and software toys. And our location in the heart of the entertainment district connects you easily to any part of the city. Our salary and benefit packages are competitive with the best. Sound good to you?

Tell us why it’s worth a meeting and send us something intriguing (a resume, a PDF of recent samples, or a link to your portfolio site is a good start).

Contact: Teresa Baldesarra aka tbaldesarra@ariad.ca with “Designer: Applied Arts” in the subject line.

Senior Graphic Designer

Moments of inspiration. The sweat of creativity with flashes of brilliance. Listening, discussing, designing. Making it better. Making it work. Surprising yourself. Impressing everyone.

You create that.

We are looking for a senior designer with:

• 7+ years experience in corporate design
• Strong strategic thinking and impeccable design skills
• Ability to develop creative concepts that align with strategic objectives
• Excellent eye for typography
• Firm grasp of technology and print processes
• Proficiency in Adobe CS
• Ability to balance multiple projects

Send a PDF of your resume and portfolio to designer@zync.ca.

www.zync.ca

Web Designer

The Works is a full-service corporate communications studio with a strong background in online and digital communications. We’re looking for an intermediate (3+ years’ experience) Flash programmer with strong design abilities. Must be proficient in ActionScript 2/3, HTML, CSS and Adobe CS Family in a Mac OS environment. Adobe Flash/Flex, CMS, PHP experience is an asset, as is experience with corporate-level site builds and cross-browser development. We want someone who enjoys being part of a dynamic creative team and who is up to the challenge of producing great work, on budget and on time.

Interested? Then please send sample URLs and résumé and salary expectations to careers@worksdesign.com.

Senior Flash Developer (4912) – Toronto

Get excited about the latest Google/Flickr/last.fm/Twitter sites and apps? Passionate about getting behind loads of great brands and companies? We are seeking a talented, experienced and passionate Senior Flash Developer to work with our creative and engineering team.

The ideal candidate has 5+years of industry experience in a role as a Senior Flash Developer. We expect effective communication, a positive attitude, and an inspiring strong work ethic. You must have the ability to lead teams of developers to deliver outstanding solutions at the highest quality on time and within budget.

This is a full-time, salaried position with a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance.

To be considered for this role, please apply through Creative Niche’s Online Registration System

Branding Specialist/Senior Copywriter (4850) – Toronto
Have a passion for branding?

You must have a passion for and speak the language of branding, marketing and positioning. You will be set loose with clients, and we need to trust that clients will be confident in you, no matter how high or low their level of understanding of branding and marketing.

Working with the larger creative team, you will interview senior people on the client side, help carry out and analyze market research, help conduct competitive brand audits, develop brand language (essence, positioning, mission, tone, key messages, etc.) and implement that language in collateral of all kinds. You will help develop product names, company taglines and communications strategies. You will be expected to help write case studies, company promotions and RFP responses.

Editing and proofing skills are an asset, as well as familiarity with MS Word and PDF editing tools. You must have 7-10 years of experience developing and executing strategy for branding, corporate positioning and advertising projects and campaigns.

To be considered for this role, please apply through Creative Niche’s Online Registration System

Interactive Production Manager (4832) – Toronto
Thriving Downtown agency seeks key member to add to their team!

Are you an Interactive Production Manager or Interactive Project Manager with a demonstrable history of delivering quality programs on time and on budget? Ideally you will also have some experience with event/experiential marketing as well as some experience with bringing social media programs to life. Experience with managing print production is an asset but not a necessity.

Our hip downtown client is looking for an energetic and driven candidate approximately 5 years of experience, to oversee projects in the realm of traditional, social media, digital, and experiential.

You will be required to create project estimates and timetables, schedule and oversee production timelines, negotiate and manage vendor relations, production trafficking, attend weekly account service status meeting and more. You must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as a strong understanding and knowledge of the digital space and social media. Agency experience is a must!

To be considered for this role, please apply through Creative Niche’s Online Registration System

Graphic Designer (4756) – Yellowknife
Permanent Opportunity in Yellowknife

This Graphic Designer opportunity will produce visual solutions to communicate messages for clients. Most work is two-dimensional and used within a range of media, including advertising campaigns, booklets, reports, posters, corporate communications and websites. Some design work will be on three-dimensional designs, such as product packaging, exhibitions and displays.

Working to a brief provided by the account manager, this role will develop creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the objectives of the client. The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines. This role reports to an Art Director.

The role will involve managing more than one design brief at a time, allocating the relevant amount of time according to the value of the job. You’ll be working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design.

To be considered for this role, please apply through Creative Niche’s Online Registration System

Web Production Artist (4869) – Toronto

Our client, a successful marketing company, is looking for a Web Production Artist to join their team on a full-time basis. Responsibilities include optimizing graphics, HTML hand-coding, JavaScript, CSS and Flash. This company offers a fabulous work environment, fantastic benefits, downtown location, work/life balance and opportunity for growth.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience working with an agency, excellent attitude, URL and fantastic references. Rate: up to $45K.

To be considered for this role, please apply through Creative Niche’s Online Registration System

Retail Photography Producer

The Retail Photography Producer position is responsible for overseeing all layout reviews, art work and photo issues. Specifically, the incumbent will be the liaison between the client, Category Advertising Analysts and the Studio to ensure the artwork that is required is properly captured. The incumbent will have a:

• Post secondary diploma or degree (or work experience equivalent) in the graphics, layout or pre press or related industry with a focus on photography
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills, ability to perform under pressure and demonstrated leadership skills
• Results-Oriented

Please apply prior to December 18, 2009 to the attention of Gina De Prisco – H.R. Advisor

Transcontinental Digital Services
6688 Kitimat Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1P8
Fax (905) 826-7227
gina.deprisco@transcontinental.ca
www.transcontinental-printing.com

Graphic Designer (full time – North /East GTA)

Create fresh designs for packaging and collateral materials using your own video photography and Final Cut Pro. Excellent skills in In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML and PowerPoint. You are a college graduate. You are a team player, a multi-tasker and have a strong sense of urgency and organization. Knowledge of French a strong asset.
Contact: fran@api-adpeople.com sending your resume and pdfs of your work.

Note: only suitable candidates will be contacted.

To post your career ads, please contact Charlotte Beckett at 416.510.0909 ext. 30 or by e-mail at charlotte[at]appliedartsmag.com