Graphic Designer & Content Creation Specialist

Wilson’s Group of Companies is currently looking for a talented Content Creation Lead & Communication Specialist to join our team.

We require someone with a strong background in graphic design to work on a wide variety of projects promoting and reinforcing our many brands including in-store displays, digital signage, posters, billboards, brochures, flyers, logo development, social media ads and much, much more. The ideal candidate will be passionate about design, have strong conceptual and production skills, and be ready to create in a fun but challenging work setting with oftentimes tight deadlines. You’ll need to be able to juggle multiple projects owned by multiple stakeholders while maintaining individual brand integrity.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal oversight and also collaborate with teammates on innovative new ideas. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about a job well done. Attention to detail is crucial.

This position is full-time on-premise.

Please include resume, cover letter with salary expectation, link to your portfolio along with a rating (1 to 5, low to high) on your understanding of the following:

Social Media

Meta
Snapchat
Tik Tok
Alphabet
Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign
Illustrator
Lightroom
Photoshop
Premiere
After Effects
Web Design

List programs/languages
Microsoft 365

Word
Excel
OneDrive
SharePoint
REQUIREMENTS:

Design

Design new content and edit existing content

This can range from large billboards to small posters for in store

Need fundamentals of design and understanding of various print media and uses

Use of Adobe design programs (InDesign, Illustrator)

Working with professional print shops

Work with existing branding and design

High attention to detail

Software

Windows

Microsoft 365 – all related programs

Adobe Creative Suite

Web Design (Typo3)

High general computer proficiency

Social Media

Manage all social media accounts (Meta, Snapchat, Tik Tok, Alphabet)

Social Media management software (Loomly)

Create engaging content specific for each platform

Advertising on each specific platform and understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each

High level of understanding of each platform

Photography/Videography

Use of Adobe software (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects)

Mirrorless camera operations for photography/videography

Moderate understanding of the principals of photography and videography

General

Have a diploma or bachelor’s degree in graphic design and minimum 2 years of graphic design experience

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software

Experience in web design an asset

Experience with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel)

Understanding of a retail environment and how it operates

Inventory and POS software (Lightspeed)

Ability to manage a fast-paced dynamic environment

High ability to manage a team of individuals

High writing skills

High level of organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
On-site parking
Store discount
Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Graphic design: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person