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"A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The Graphic Designer will infuse creativity into design projects, crafting visual narratives that engage audiences. They will generate innovative ideas for print and digital designs to support marketing initiatives across Acera Insurance.
Responsibilities
- Infuse creativity into every design project, crafting visual narratives that engage and resonate with our audiences
- Generate fresh, innovative ideas for impactful print and digital designs to support the marketing initiatives of departments and programs across Acera Insurance
- Create marketing collateral, including brochures, flyers, posters, social media graphics and digital advertisements
- Work as part of a multi-functional team to support internal and external initiatives including events, conferences and trade shows
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and writers to prepare submissions, request for proposals and presentations that drive business development
- Understand and deliver on project objectives by communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders
- Prepare digital designs with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring quality and consistency
- Prepare designs for print ensuring files have appropriate crop, bleed, color modes, and resolution, and monitor the printing process for quality and consistency
- Edit and retouch photographs to optimize them for digital and print use
- Contribute to the evolution of our unified brand strategy and identity
Requirements
- 1-7 years of Graphic Design experience
- Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Visual Communications Design, or a related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), and other graphic design software
- Expert with the Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel with exceptional understanding of Word formatting and layout
- Experience with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams
- Experience in leveraging AI-powered design and productivity tools (Adobe firefly, Copilot, Canva Magic Studio, Midjourney etc)
- Skilled in illustrating, designing and manipulating vector graphics
- Knowledge and experience in print production, including paper stocks, finishes, and preparing files for print
- Photo and video production / editing experience would be an asset
Key Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), and other graphic design software
- Expert with the Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel with exceptional understanding of Word formatting and layout
- Experience with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams
- Experience in leveraging AI-powered design and productivity tools (Adobe firefly, Copilot, Canva Magic Studio, Midjourney etc)
- Skilled in illustrating, designing and manipulating vector graphics
- Knowledge and experience in print production, including paper stocks, finishes, and preparing files for print
- Photo and video production / editing experience would be an asset
- Strong grasp of brand guidelines, typography, color theory and design principles
- A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design work that aligns with our brand
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving art and design trends
- Ability to stay ahead of emerging technologies to ensure our work remains innovative and competitive
- Proven accountability and reliability in delivering work on time and to a high standard
- Skilled at managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines
- Effective communicator who can articulate the importance of brand consistency to team members and stakeholders
- Adaptable work style with comfort in an open workspace
- Collaborative team player who excels both independently and in team settings
- Creative thinker and proactive problem solver with a strong initiative
- Skilled in critical thinking, concept development, and visual communication processes, with the ability to translate complex ideas into visually compelling designs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude, proactive mindset, and a good sense of humor
Benefits
- Dog-friendly office
- Opportunity to become an employee owner
- Award-winning network of over 1,300 professionals across Canada
About Acera Insurance Services Ltd.
As the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerage in Canada, Acera Insurance provides our clients with the utmost certainty in the specialized personal insurance, commercial insurance and group benefits solutions we provide. Built upon the solid foundation of several award-winning firms, Acera Insurance brings greater value, expertise and resources to individuals, families and businesses across the country. We have been serving Canadians more than 60 years, with teams and offices located from coast to coast. We are proudly owned by half of our employees, who are empowered to make local decisions and are dedicated to supporting clients in their long-term success. As a member of the Canadian Broker Network and Benefits Alliance, we have a longstanding history of upholding the independent brokerage model across Canada.
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