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

Account Manager

Account Manager / Sales Professional

Company: Allegra Print & Imaging

Do you strive to be the best at what you do and achieve concrete results? If so, this could be a fantastic opportunity! We are well positioned providers of printing and graphic solutions company seeking to continue our tremendous growth and success in all parts of the Lower Mainland.

Description:

Allegra Print & Imaging is seeking an Account Manager to develop our territory in Vancouver and Burnaby area - focused professionals with the ability to develop business relationships and multi-task. If you are an ambitious, high energetic professional with a passion for sales, who enjoys working with people, Allegra Print & Imaging would like you to join our team!

Responsibilities:

Developing new business relationships while manage and support existing customer base. Exceed customer expectations with creative solutions to meet customers’ needs. Obtain referrals and prospects to further develop the market presence. Keep up to date on “cutting edge” trends in design, digital and offset printing technologies.

Candidates must have at least 3 years in outside sales experience and must be able to demonstrate previous success in the following:

• achievement of sales targets through activities such as cold calls & referrals, combined with strong tracking and follow-up skills
• ability to forecast territory budget accurately
• previous experience selling in multiple revenue streams
• a proven track record in making effective profitability decisions based on margin and growth expectations of the company
• ability to accurately determine the parties, process and implementation in the decision making process of a client/potential client
• ability to effectively utilize inquiry skills to develop an understanding of the clients’ business
• proven desire to ensure effective communication
• ability to identify, discuss and resolve issues regarding the customer’s pain
• willing to continuously develop selling skills
• ability to work in a mutually agreeable fashion with various departments to resolve issues
• business like professional appearance
• be able to think critically and creatively

Previous printing/sign/graphics industry experience is a plus.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm, 1 hour lunch.

The Account Manger position is fully commissioned with year-end bonuses. If you’re interested in this job opportunity and meet the qualifications, please email your resume and a brief one or two paragraph overview on why you feel you are the right candidate for this great opportunity to HR at printing604@yahoo.com or fax it to 604.681.5036 and refer to position “Account Manager” in your email subject line. Our website: www.allegrapress.com. I look forward to hearing back from you.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Customer Service Representative Telephone Work

Do you enjoy developing new and existing relationships over the phone?

Terrific opportunity for a professional individual ready to move ahead in a great career. We have an opening for an entry level Telemarketing/Customer Service/Outbound Sales Assistant position. This is a temporary – six month with very high possibility to become a permanent position with potential to advance.

This could be a great opportunity for you!

We are specializing in printing, graphic design and marketing services. Currently we are seeking a personable and customer service oriented Customer Service Rep to join our team of enthusiastic professionals. Your primary responsibility is to contact new and existing clients in our company data base over the phone. This position will require you to be driven, self-motivated and goal-oriented, and willing to receive guidance and direction, as you will be the primary link to our prospective clients. You must ensure that all customers are dealt with in a professional and polite manner. You will be required to complete some other tasks including general reception duties, typing, bindery, some small local delivery and pickups. A tenacious individual, you will make proactive calls to promote the Allegra Centre and continue our first class customer service by gaining feedback on customer satisfaction and monitor changes in buyer’s purchasing patterns. Utilising your good business acumen and our client’s data base, you will research and help to build long term business relationships sometimes also face to face.

Key tasks & responsibilities:

1. To telephone on a daily basis potential customers from data supplied by company.
2. Accurately record results of each telephone call, diarising call backs until closure of each lead.
3. Provide prompt and accurate information to Allegra sales staff and product managers in line with projects and targets.
4. Arrange and verify appointments.
5. Meet all targets as set by management in order to secure new Allegra business.
6. Provide management reports as required.
7. Progress and develop product knowledge.
8. Represent the company at all times in such a way as to project an image of quality and integrity.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Enter and take orders
2. Process and investigate credit
3. Answer telephones; distributes
4. Liaise with vendors and help process invoices
5. Confirm orders received by fax or e-mail to customers as well as informing salespeople. Also confirm with each sales person how many orders received from them daily
6. Answer enquiries pertaining to product information
7. Print and distribute the month-end reports; morning reports
8. Process and sort mail
9. Set up new customers and maintain customer files and account details
10. Proof read and edits documents
11. Liaise daily with buyers, sales people, managers, admin team, and customers
12. Temporarily fulfil vacant positions in our other locations as needed

Qualifications:

1. Confident telephone manner essential
2. Ability to sell and close by telephone
3. IT Literate
4. Minimum one year prior experience in similar support desk role
5. Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite
6. Excellent customer service skills a MUST
7. Professional and friendly demeanour
8. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both written and oral)
9. Telemarketing / sales / cold calling experience
10. Print shop / desktop publishing / graphic design experience a plus

Daily / weekly / monthly call and sales targets.

1. Target number of completed calls per day.
2. Target number of appointments made per week.
3. Target number of accounts opened per week.
4. Target number of enquiries obtained per week.

If you’re interested in this job opportunity and meet the qualifications, please email your resume in confidence to HR at printing604[at]yahoo.com or fax it to 604.681.5036 and refer to position Customer Service Sales Assistant in your email subject line. www.allegrapress.com

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm, 1 hour lunch.

Web Site Designer

Located in our Vancouver office, the Web Designer is responsible for the design of various customers and marketing websites. This includes the visual design and execution of existing and new websites, email templates and online advertising. Additionally, the Web Designer will assist with offline marketing projects when necessary.

Our ideal candidate will have a post secondary degree and/or certificate(s) in Interactive Media or Web Design, art/design or equivalent with a minimum 3+ years as a web designer (web development experience an asset). XML and ASP.NET; Javascript and Actionscript are required. You must have proven ability to hand code standards compliant XHTML (no WYSIWYG) and CSS and a high aptitude with industry software applicants (Photoshop, Illustrator) and web browsers in a cross-platform environment. InDesign and Quark are an asset. Animation and interactive design are required (GIF, Flash, Javascript, Quicktime, PDF) and experience with email marketing and banner campaign development and design.

*Along with your application, please provide URL’s of websites that you have worked on and tell us about your role in development/design

If you’re interested in this job opportunity and meet the qualifications, please email your resume and a brief one or two paragraph overview on why you feel you are the right candidate for this great opportunity to HR at printing604@yahoo.com or fax it to 604.681.5036 and refer to position “Web Site Designer” in your email subject line. Our website: www.allegrapress.com. I look forward to hearing back from you.

Home Based Telemarketer Wanted

You will be calling potential clients on our behalf to generate sales leads for our sales team. We are looking for a Top-Notch experienced telemarketer - no armatures please. You will work both on your own and/or with contact list provided by us. You will target corporate executives during regular daytime hours of 8:00am-5:30pm, and your goals will be to extract a few key points of information and book a qualified sales appointment for sales rep.

If you’re interested in this job opportunity and meet the qualifications, please email your resume and a brief one or two paragraph overview on why you feel you are the right candidate for this great opportunity to HR at printing604@yahoo.com or fax it to 604.681.5036 and refer to position “Home Based Telemarketer” in your email subject line. Our website: www.allegrapress.com. I look forward to hearing back from you.