Visual Communications Designer

Creativity and innovation are at the heart of who we are; it’s not just what we do, it’s part of our identity. This belief applies to every single person at Orca and the solutions we have created.

The Visual Communications Designer works as part of a dynamic and engaged team and has a passion for storytelling and visual communications. The incumbent will be responsible for design, marketing, communications and sales support materials; produce creative and innovative design solutions using both written and visual elements; follow established brand guidelines and content protocols to develop products such as exhibit/tradeshow assets, advertising for targeted marketing channels, digital and print publications, posters, digital and printed newsletters; prepare print-ready high resolution files; and presentation decks.

The successful incumbent will work independently in an interdisciplinary team of engineers, developers, industrial designers and business professionals. Our ideal candidate is motivated to learn with a “can do” attitude, be resourceful and an effective communicator.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Completion of a Diploma/degree in graphic or web design, digital media, advertising, marketing communications or equivalent.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Creative Suite, web design principles and social media knowledge.
• Familiarity and experience with HTML is considered an asset.
• Ability to learn new software and technology platforms.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working within a related team environment.
• Experience in print and web graphic design or multimedia production with proven competence in design and image processing software, desktop publishing, graphic design and layout skills; demonstrated creativity, flexibility, attention to detail; deadline-oriented; ability to follow directions; excellent proofreading and editing skills essential.
• Strong organizational ability to coordinate the activities of several projects simultaneously.
• Able to work effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Ability to multi-task in a computerized environment.
• Time management and organizational skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
• Responsible for content and design through to final production of materials to support sales and marketing initiatives and strategies, including print, web, and digital media.
• Develops concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos, and website elements following branding standards.
• Designs promotional/creative materials and presentations
• Issues regular weekly and/or monthly reports as required including status of all projects.
• Research and understanding of industry - specifically water conservation, ESG, and environmental campaigns.
• Proofreads to produce accurate and high-quality work.
• Liaises with internal stakeholders and coordinates assets (content, photos, videos, digital templates).
• Keeps abreast of emerging design technologies to ensure state of the art processes are used.
• Liaises with external printers to ensure deadlines are met and materials printed to the highest quality.
• Adheres to existing file management protocol, maintaining well-organized, efficiently archived file systems.