Graphic Designer - Vancouver

Graphic Designer - Pre-press
Vancouver

The Company: Allegra Print & Imaging (www.allegrapress.com)

We’re a growing, locally owned, Allegra Print & Imaging operating from our Vancouver location. We are constantly looking for ways to make our service more environmentally and financially sustainable while continuing to prioritize customer service and present an exceptional quality
product.

Your energy and creativity will contribute to the creation and design of various projects, production and pre-press of client work, from concept to final printing and/or the internet, advertising materials, POP, signage, and new media while ensuring that the integrity of the corporate identity is maintained. You are a team player who possesses the ability to work on multiple projects within tight timelines in a detail-driven, fast paced environment.

This is an entry level position with various additional responsibilities - customer service, phone calls, bindry and some delivery duties.

Duties
Reporting to the Production Manager, you:
· Design and layout all print media;
· Re-design and maintain website;
· Design and produce electronic media (newsletter, e-invites, etc.);
· combine existing graphic elements with created graphic elements into new or modified graphic projects;
· provide input for website updates and manage the process to implement updates;
· organize, catalogue and maintain existing and new computer files
· maintain graphic design equipment including computers, scanner, software, camera equipment and accessories – research and propose opportunities for improvements;
· remain fluent in software applications and graphic trends
· provide view illustrations from sketches and photographs using appropriate computer graphic systems;

Education/Skills/Experience Required

Experience
This position will appeal to a creative individual recently graduated from a recognized design program. Familiarity with desktop publishing, design, signage, and POP is a definite asset. In-depth knowledge of Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop – CS2, CS3 or better) is essential in a Mac and PC environment as well as Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Mac-based webtools is an asset. You are able to work independently, anticipate requirements, and take ownership of processes. Professional and dependable, you take initiative to pursue issues to resolution or suggest ideas to improve and deliver a consistently high standard of work.

Skills
Our dream candidate:
· Is able to conceptualize, design and produce : brochures; posters, packaging; ads, signage, banners, labels, websites, etc.
· Has strong concept, drawing and visual creative ability
· Has excellent attention to detail, time management and multi-tasking skills
· Is self-directed, can work without supervision 
and problem-solve while on-the-go
· Has a ‘can-do’ attitude
· Can pitch in with our team where needed and 
hit the ground running

Software Proficiency
· Experience with Mac environment is a requirement.
· Strong knowledge of Macintosh Computer production environment and all software programs related to the production process (Adobe Suite CS2, CS3 or better).
· Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office product suite.

Education
Graduation from a recognized design program or equivalent work experience.

Assets
· Website and electronic media design experience
· Pre-press and production experience

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is negotiable and depends on experience.
Medical and dental benefits are provided after successful completion of 3 months.

To apply: Please send your resume along with cover letter and portfolio to:

Via email

Or fax resume and cover letter to 604-681-5036, Attention: Graphic Designer position