Senior Graphic Designer

Job title:

Senior Graphic Designer

Company

ApplyBoard

Job description

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 150 countries that we support.The Opportunity:We’re looking for a creative, innovative and multidisciplinary Senior Graphic Designer to join our growing Marketing Team at ApplyBoard. In this fast-paced role, you’ll apply your extensive graphic design experience to a wide variety of ApplyBoard marketing initiatives and visual communications.** Please attach your digital portfolio with your application. Candidates who do not attach their portfolio will not be considered.What you’ll be doing every day:Conceptualize and create impactful design solutions for traditional and digital mediums, including but not limited to: ApplyBoard branding, product and marketing websites, social media channels, email campaigns, marketing programs, knowledgebase, training platform, presentations, videos, and eventsComplete day-to-day graphic requests to support marketing programs including small illustrations, email headers, email body graphics, social media posts, WhatsApp posts, blog headers, handouts/flyers, etc.Ensure the ApplyBoard brand is consistently represented across all designs internally and externallyUtilize strong communication skills to engage with design leaders and cross-functional team members to solicit direction, develop concepts, and produce designs that effectively reflect desired messaging and campaign goals.Prioritize and schedule project work to ensure on-time deliveryIncorporate constructive feedback from stakeholders and design team leaders into final deliverablesDeliver high-quality, well-thought-out designs under tight deadlinesApply industry best practices and stay on-top-of the latest technology and strategies to keep the ApplyBoard brand looking fresh and forward-facingSupport Design Managers in providing design reviews and direction to Graphic DesignersWhat you bring to the table:5+ years of experience working in a graphic design/advertising industry environment (tech industry experience preferred)A college or university degree/diploma in graphic design, multimedia design, web design, fine arts, or a related fieldProficient in a Mac environment with advanced experience using Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator, InDesign, and PhotoshopAn advanced knowledge of Figma (our primary design workspace) will be essential to your day-to-day design workAbility to illustrate and adapt the ApplyBoard illustration style and brand is essentialA creative mindset with a strong understanding of design principles and marketing design fundamentalsExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsEffective time management skills and ability to organize and meet deadlinesStrong attention to detail to ensure that project expectations are met and free of any errors.Extensive experience creating graphics for social media that are engaging and tailored toward distinct target audiencesSelf-starter with a positive attitude and ability to work and solve problems independentlyDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentA strong online design portfolio to showcase the breadth of your creative, design and illustration skill setQualifications that will help you to stand out:Ability to demonstrate the breadth of your illustration skill setUI/Visual design experience (creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, mockups and style guides)Animation and motion graphics capabilitiesAbout ApplyBoardApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education. With more than 1,000,000 students from over 150 countries helped with their journey in less than a decade, we are just getting started.ApplyBoard’s 1,200 global team members in 30 countries assist students and our 1,500 partner institutions by empowering the international student sector with innovative technology and insights. As a five-time consecutive Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 ranked company, ApplyBoard is growing and scaling like few other companies. On top of our strong growth, our people are growing personally and professionally. ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work® Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture.Thank you for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard Team and being part of our mission to Educate the World. While we are lucky to attract a high level of interest in each of our roles, only qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview.ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.

Expected salary

Location

Kitchener, ON

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 06:34:14 GMT

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