Trot Magazine, Canada's leading horse racing publication, is seeking an enthusiastic Graphic Designer to bring fresh ideas and creativity to one of Canada's most respected and forward-moving horse publications.

This Intermediate Graphic Design position, available immediately, is best suited to an energetic individual who seeks a new challenge every month. The ideal candidate will work well in a team environment.

Job Title: Graphic Designer
Publication: Trot Magazine
Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Duties include:

• Designing ads for the magazine and outside clients
• Working with clients to create innovative campaigns
• Head-up the design and client interaction of the classified section
• Cover design
• Ability to design layouts when required
• In-house design for Standardbred Canada and Trot Magazine
• Web banners

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, or equivalent
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in a professional environment, or extensive freelance experience (including pre-press), preferably with a magazine.
• Proficiency using Mac platforms
• Adobe CS2 (minimum)
• Expert Photoshop skills
• Strong understanding of both InDesign and Quark
• Ability to work under strict editorial deadlines
• Sensitivity to client requests, excellent social skills
• Very strong ability to multi-task, having numerous designs consecutively on-the-go
• Solid understanding of graphic design for print, including basic colour correction, photo retouching skills, typography, trapping, etc.

Additional Assets:

• Horse racing background, or any Equine background
• Understanding of font management, color correction and a practical understanding of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• A great sense of humor and drive to bring something unique and innovative to a very grounded industry

Interested applicants are asked to please send your cover letter, resume and salary expectations immediately to [email protected], as well as a PDF of your portfolio (no more then 6 examples), or a link to your online portfolio.

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