Communications Officer (Graphic Design)

Job summary

The Communications Officer – Graphic Design, in collaboration with other Creative Services team members, is responsible for defining and driving the New Democratic Party of Canada’s creative vision and brand. The position will work in a multi-project environment to design and create innovative and engaging deliverables that elevate and differentiate the Party.

Job duties

• Design effective and on-brand artwork and layouts for various communication materials, including packaging, print collateral, ads and direct mail

• Assist in the development and implementation of Party brand standards, ensuring effectiveness and consistency across all design projects

• In collaboration with team members, engage in conceptual brainstorming and ideation sessions, developing original creative content to help drive brand engagement

• As part of the design team, ensure effective execution of all design projects

• Coordinate the timely production and distribution of collateral, including liaising with translators, printing houses and other third-party vendors

• Ensure all collateral adheres to brand guidelines and meets the highest standards of quality

• Collaborate on integrated campaigns that span different mediums

• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with the ability to set up files for print media specs

• Ability to work in a co-operative, fast-paced environment

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

• Proven experience with branding and identity design an asset

• Knowledge of web design process and best practices an asset, including image optimization for responsive design

• Exceptional knowledge of Mac platform and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop; Illustrator; InDesign; etc)

• Experience with project management software (i.e. Asana) an asset

• Strong design portfolio

• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party, its history, policies, and of Canadian politics in general

• Bilingualism (English and French) an asset

The NDP is an equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview

Location:Ottawa, Ontario

Starting date:Immediately / As Soon As Possible

Annual Salary:To be determined based on experience

Deadline:

Monday, August 12, 2019 5:00pm EST

Send resume to:

Attn: Jasmine Labelle, Director of Operations c/o Jasmine Labelle at
hr@ndp.ca

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