Departmental Overview

The Junior Graphic Design Intern (GDI) works within the Marketing Department. The Marketing Department is responsible for setting product requirements and defining and implementing market strategy including: offering, pricing, positioning, and promotion to drive the overall success of the business.

Position Requirements

The GDI is responsible for supporting the graphic design team through the design and implementation of artwork for our product programs. This includes ad-hoc requests from the Salesvarious Departments to support customer requirements or requests.

Working Relationships

The GDI reports directly to the Senior Brand Manager and requires working relationships with all key departments in the organization. The GDI will work very closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Product Development teams on different opportunities and projects. External contacts may include clients, suppliers, end users, and representatives from government and professional agencies.

Responsibilities

The following is a list of the high level activities/deliverables:

• Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to establish project objectives, target market and schedule
• Develop design solutions while promoting and ensuring brand consistency
• Prepare concept presentations for Sales and Marketing teams, ranging from simple sketches to full colour layouts
• Prepare digital artwork files including logos, consumer product packaging, brochures, and other sales and marketing literature for production and distribution
• Update annual or ongoing projects, print and web design pieces as required
• Support the Sales and Marketing teams on special business projects and other tasks and duties as assigned
• Work within the company’s Quality Policy and comply with Product Development procedures

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat
• Advanced computer skills with advanced proficiency Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint
• Refined typography skills an asset
• Photography and post-production editing skills an asset
• Drawing skills utilizing traditional tools as well as Wacom tablets an asset

Other Assets

Organized problem solver capable of thinking quickly on their feet and excelling in a fast-paced, supportive work environment
Demonstrated excellence in creative ability, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be given ideas and use judgment and creativity for design layouts

Working Conditions

Examples of mental effort include: concentration, computer skills, technical skills, reading comprehension and personnel skills.

The role is primarily a desk role. Occasional interruptions come from requests for assistance. Multi-tasking abilities and time management skills are required for this position.

Examples of physical effort include:

• working in a seated position at a desk, more than 6 hours per day
• lifting a box of paper or other objects up to 20 lbs

The ability to use computers and equipment effectively and accurately in a timely manner is required.

Hours of Work

This position is based in Edmonton and may require some travel across the city. Typical office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however due to ad-hoc requests, overtime may be required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.