Senior Graphic Designer (Ref. 1904)

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About Us

At ASPEX, over 400 employees work together to help bring great eyewear to the world. Known for their leading-edge eyewear technology Turboflex, Easy Clip and Easy Twist. Some of our other brands include Takumi, OAK NYC, Paradox, and iChill. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people access affordable, fashionable, functional, and feel-good frames for the whole family.

We operate or service over 20,000 retailers across North America, along with retailers in Europe. With a distinctive product and service offering Aspex Eyewear is always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all our optical partners and consumers.

Workplace

Our head office is in Center City Montreal, near the landmark Orange Julep. The office can easily be accessed via car and public transportation. The role is in office, where you will work with the marketing, sales and creative teams who are all in house – we are constantly revaluating our practices to provide the best possible work environment to our employees.

Our expectations

Reporting to the Global Head of Marketing, the Sr. Graphic designer, is responsible the creative essence and assets for our global b2b business, along with our Quebec-based optical retail chain. This includes online and in store, as well as providing the right strategic inputs to support our clients. The incumbent will act as the subject matter expert and support business units in reaching common company goals.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Graphic Designer to join our team. Reporting to our Global Head of Marketing, He/ She will be involved in elevating the ASPEX family of brands through digital, print, and social platforms. The ideal candidate will display, passion, energy, and enthusiasm in contributing to the creative concepts of ASPEX.

Your Role: Sr. Graphic Designer

· Create design layouts for campaign marketing tools including look-books, seasonal catalogues, lines-sheets, printed advertising materials, online marketing assets.

· Create mock-ups, design storyboards and content layouts ensuring visual continuity.

· Update company website branding as needed.

· Conceptualize and design the layout of newsletter.

· Monitor and ensure the quality of junior designers’ work, while leading and managing multiple projects

· Ensure the guidelines for all ASPEX graphic identities are respected throughout all marketing channels.

· Create and develop in store merchandising and brand POP for all company collections.

· Retouching, recoloring, and resizing photo images on Photoshop

· Participate in presentation of seasonal photoshoots and source creative.

· Video editing for all campaign branding videos, behind the scenes footage video clips

· Social media content development

· Product and lifestyle photography for use in catalogues, advertising, and digital spaces.

· Support brand Storytelling and copywriting for all touch points

REQUIREMENTS

· Degree in Graphic Design, or related field

· Minimum of 6-8 years experience in graphic design

· High level of understanding for both print and digital design for in store media, online and offline content

· Excellent knowledge of Adobe Suite

· Photoshop/InDesign/illustrator/Acrobat

· Excellent knowledge of Powerpoint/MS Word/Web Design Tools

· Experience with HTML/CSS a plus

· Exceptional understanding of page layout and typography

· Experience working directly with printers requesting quotes.

· Experience with fashion photography, including lighting.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French

· Excellent attention to detail

· Ability to multi-task

· Ability to work in an open studio environment as a team player.

· Ability to conceptualize, create and deliver new ideas.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, environment.

· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize projects.

· Ability to take initiative, share ideas and be pro-active.

· Creative mindset to bring a design to life with simple instructions.

· Flexibility to be able to switch between projects should requirements of the project change.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person