Standardbred Canada is seeking an enthusiastic Graphic Designer for the Industry Marketing Department.

This Intermediate Graphic Design position, available immediately, is best suited to an energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a challenge.

Responsibilities

• Designing Marketing Materials pertaining to the World Driving Championship and World Trotting Conference

• Designing the annual O’Brien Awards event materials including program, posters, menu, video, ads, etc.

• Designing campaigns for national initiatives

• Designing promotional resources for national initiatives (banner ads, posters, brochures, ads, etc.)

• Production of short promotional videos as required

• Communicating with printers on ad dimensions, graphic requirements and restrictions, file formats and file delivery

• Maintaining and updating the Marketing Portal

• Designing two 16 page editions of Trot 4 Kids annually

• Contributing content to Trot 4 Kids when required

• Ability to design layouts when required

• In-house design for Standardbred Canada

• Web banners

• Contribute your ideas and design solutions

Core skills and experience

• Minimum three years education in graphic design at a college or university level, or equivalent

• A solid knowledge of Mac OS

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a professional environment, or extensive freelance experience (including pre-press and preferably with a magazine)

• Proficiency in Adobe CS6, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects

• Solid understanding of graphic design for print, including basic colour correction, photo retouching skills, typography, etc.

• Solid knowledge of print production processes and requirements

• Able to adapt print design for use across digital and social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• Ability to work with minimum supervision

• Ability to prioritize projects and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail

• Very strong ability to multi-task, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to work flexible hours during busy work periods

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in order to articulate creative concepts and rationale to team members and industry partners

• Self-motivated, organized and accountable

• Open to feedback and willing to make changes to design concepts

Additional Assets

• Horse racing or equine background, or interest in horse racing

• Understanding of font management, a practical understanding of the Elements and Principles of Art & Design

• Illustration experience

Interested applicants are asked to send your cover letter, resume and salary expectations to Kathy Wade Vlaar at [email protected] as well as a PDF of your portfolio (no more than six examples), or a link to your online portfolio.

Deadline for applications: April 21, 2017

We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.