Job Title: Graphic Designer
Location: Remote or Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time contract with flexible hours (20-40 hours/week)
Hourly Rate: $30-40/hr (based on experience)

About the Role:

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for a passionate designer with a strong foundation in graphic design principles, exceptional work ethic and a willingness to learn and grow in a very fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with various design platforms, possesses strong communication and writing skills, and is adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create visually engaging designs for digital and print media, including social media graphics, website assets, marketing materials, presentations, events, and more.
• Develop and execute creative concepts that align with brand guidelines and project objectives.
• Help create engaging brand identities and brand guidelines
• Edit and create videos
• Create engaging infographics, diagrams, custom iconography
• Generate social content, create assets, and schedule/post on social media platforms while tracking engagement.
• Manage and edit content for WordPress websites, including asset preparation and content updates.
• Work with WordPress page builder themes such as Avada (experience with Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder an asset).
• Collaborate with marketing, website and content teams to optimize content SEO, on-site SEO, and web accessibility.
• Ensure strong typography, colour theory, and design consistency across all creative materials.
• Project management and client communication — maintain organized files and assets using Dropbox, Basecamp, and other collaboration tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Very strong proficiency in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD, Acrobat).
• Experience with social media platforms, content creation, posting, scheduling, engagement, and tracking.
• Knowledge of Canva for quick-turnaround social media assets and design-templates
• Ability to create engaging PowerPoint presentations.
• Basic to intermediate video editing skills (iMovie); Premiere Pro, other video editing platforms, would be an asset.
• Strong familiarity with WordPress (content editing, preparing assets, managing and editing layout blocks).
• Strong familiarity with WordPress page builders (Avada, Elementor, Beaver Builder, etc).
• Familiarity with Mailchimp and Constant Contact Email Marketing platforms
• Exceptional communication and writing skills.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Strong understanding of printing process (preparing files for print; digital and offset)

Additional Skills:

• Project management experience.
• Marketing strategy experience.
• Experience with animation and motion graphics.
• Illustration, photo-editing, and photography experience.
• Experience with multi-page documents, book design
• General familiarity with Basecamp, Dropbox, Skype, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• General knowledge of SEO & SEO content optimization.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, fun and creative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Exposure to diverse projects and industries.
• Flexible work arrangements (work remotely with flexible hours).
• Competitive hourly rate

If you are passionate about design and eager to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role.

Email: info@kennedyanderson.ca
Subject: Junior Designer Position - First Name Last Name