Graphic Design Communications Specialist (1 Year Contract) Full Time

The Graphics Design Communications Specialist follows project-specific schedules, deadlines, and business requirements, as determined by the Director of Corporate Marketing and other stakeholders. This position is accountable for the development and execution of marketing and branding initiatives across various channels, with a focus on Teknion’s Architectural Interiors products. The candidate is a key member of the corporate marketing team, product launch process, social media team, and an active influencer and contributor to advancing Teknion and its brands’ design-driven user experience. 

How You’ll Contribute:

• Deliver creative content including written, photo, and video assets to align with the brand’s voice.
• Contribute to brainstorming meetings and the development of new ideas.
• Design visually compelling campaigns and creative projects to implement across all channels to retain and attract new customers.
• Prepare digital product pitch presentations.
• Create visually appealing video campaigns on social media and e-mail campaigns
• Edit and proofread marketing content.
• Assist with copywriting and editing a variety of content across mediums that include: sell sheets, blogs, social media, presentations, etc.
• Collaborate with Creative Team, Digital Team and Product Managers to execute and implement new ideas.
• Manage and maintain project deadlines.

We’re Looking For Someone With:

• Post-secondary education and minimum 5 years relevant work experience
• Excellent technical and design skills, including being fully proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and All Social Media Platforms.
• Familiarity with G Suite (Google Apps)
• Prior experience working on a wide range of marketing functions including branding, communications, advertising, email marketing, digital marketing, website, content creation is Required.
• Experience in digital photography is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with eye for typography and graphic branding standards
• Ability to multitask, take initiative and coordinate teams to meet project deadlines
• Ability to learn, test, train and enable others to adopt new media

The expected base salary range for this contract position starts at $65,650. Final base salary offers will reflect an assessment of the selected candidate’s skills, demonstrated competencies, and adherence to our internal pay equity framework.

Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization, starting with the hiring process.  It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment.  Teknion welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. 

By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, credit check and criminal check. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.