Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Are you a creative professional with a passion for design, architecture, and residential spaces? Amazing news—Orchard Design Studio is searching for a Multidisciplinary Graphic Designer to bring fresh perspectives and bold ideas to their collaborative crew!

Based in Cambridge, Ontario, Orchard Design is a full-service design and marketing agency specializing in architecture and residential design. They partner with clients in these sectors to create innovative marketing solutions that inspire and deliver results.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with a team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or someone looking to grow in the dynamic world of design and marketing, Orchard Design offers a supportive environment where your skills and ideas will shine.

This is your opportunity to join a team that values your creativity, encourages your professional development, and empowers you to make a real impact. Keep reading for all the details!

Key Responsibilities

As a Graphic Designer you will handle:

Graphic Design and Layout

1. Conceptualize, design, and deliver high-quality creative assets from start to finish.
2. Develop visually compelling designs that align with client goals.
3. Adapt and evolve supplementary materials that align with established brand guidelines.
4. Manage projects from brainstorming and conceptualization to production and delivery.
5. Ensure layouts are accurate, effective, engaging and optimized for print and digital formats.

Creative Writing and Content Development

1. Craft engaging, on-brand copy for a variety of platforms, including social media, websites, and marketing materials.
2. Develop compelling, brand-aligned content that resonates with target audiences.

Digital Media and Social Media Design

1. Create engaging digital media, including social media graphics, website visuals, and promotional materials.
2. Leverage your understanding of social platforms to produce relevant and effective designs.
3. Ensure designs are optimized for diverse platforms and devices.
4. Develop user interface (UI) elements for websites and applications when required.

Email Marketing Campaigns

1. Conceptualize, design, and execute engaging email campaigns using platforms like Mailchimp.
2. Collaborate with the team to align email content with overarching marketing strategies.
3. Monitor performance metrics to recommend and implement improvements.

Team Collaboration

1. Work closely with the Creative Director, Marketing Manager, and Web Developer to ensure seamless design implementation.
2. Actively contribute to brainstorming and strategy sessions to elevate the quality of all projects.

Qualifications & Abilities

To be successful in this role, you should have:

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in an in-house or agency design role.
2. Degree or diploma in Design, Graphic Design, Marketing & Visual Communications or a related field is mandatory.
3. Strong foundation in marketing principles.
4. Proven ability to independently lead design processes from ideation to execution.
5. Demonstrated ability to research and solve problems independently.
6. Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
7. Expert proficiency with digital marketing platforms such as Mailchimp.
8. Experience with Meta Business Manager and Google Adwords.
9. Solid understanding of marketing principles and how design impacts business objectives.
10. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
11. Strong project management and organizational skills.
12. Comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.

Even better if you have:

1. WordPress familiarity.
2. Comfortable with HTML and CSS.
3. Experience with After Effects, Premier Pro and video editing software.

Team Member Traits

As a valued member of a team that cares deeply about growth, culture, and belonging, successful team members will demonstrate:

1. An ability to think outside the box, take risks and step outside one’s comfort zone to create exciting and innovative work.
2. Strong collaborative skills to liaise with team members and integrate feedback effectively.
3. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to collaborate on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
4. Strong communication skills both internally and client facing with a friendly demeanour and the ability to clearly deliver rationale for strategic approaches and creations.
5. An ability to accept constructive feedback and apply changes.
6. Critical thinking skills with the capacity to understand various customer perspectives and experiences that may be unlike yours.

Benefits and Perks

Our client understands that their people are integral to the success of their business. Here are some things you can expect from them:

1. RRSP matching after 1 year.
2. Education allowance after 1 year.
3. Early finishes on Fridays, year round.
4. Flexible starting/finishing hours to make your day your own.
5. Annual holiday period shut down.
6. Paid overtime.
7. Staff events.
8. Free parking at the office.

Ad Culture is serving as a recruitment partner with Orchard Design Studio and all preliminary interviews will be with Ad Culture. We can’t wait to meet you!