We’re Hiring: Lead Designer

We're Hiring

May 21

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Full-Time Position

Do you want to work in the exciting and fast-paced digital world? Are you interested in joining a motivated team dedicated to inspiring the world through digital strategy? Do you want to work with an international award-winning communications expert? Do you want to genuinely help causes and businesses with their online marketing? Do you want to help change the trajectory of the internet?

At Ethical Digital.ca we are looking for the right person who is:

Great with people: You can connect with clients and team members and make each person feel like they are a priority (we also like to have fun around here so if you like fun, that’s a bonus).
Goal-oriented: You like to start and finish projects with minimal supervision.
An initiator: Not only do you work on assigned projects, but you are not afraid to tackle tasks that will move the team forward.
Detail-oriented: You make a mean list and stick to it.
Comfortable with tech: We will train you on the key tech we use in the business, but you are not afraid to try new digital tools.
Flexible: The job duties change depending on the day, and you love the diversity.
Good with grammar: We do a lot of writing around here so being able to write, proofread, and provide feedback is very helpful.
Empathetic and supportive: Building a business can be intense but we like to make sure we are facing challenges together.
Driven by service to others: You use your knowledge to help others.
Problem-solver: You’re used to digital challenges and you’re not afraid to dive in and figure out new ways to solve a problem.
Collaborative team player: You are proud to be a part of an A-Team and you treat everyone with high levels of respect.
Knowledgeable: You have a good understanding of organization operations and you are open to ideas from the team.
Integrity and Confidentiality: Some of the information you’ll be handling is confidential and we’d like to keep it that way :)

As Lead Designer, you will manage website redesigns including updating all website content and web projects (website design, HTML web updates and email marketing design and code) and create all PowerPoints, marketing and print materials including but not limited to trade-show booths and giveaways.

You will also be applying skills for designing and developing web and graphical user interfaces for our awesome clients and creating their media, with the aim of increasing users and engagement across several platforms. You will work with various graphic design and web development tools and technologies.

Here are some of the things you will be doing and what we are looking for:

You will work closely with the Content team, developing designs and strategies for our clients.
You will be experienced in creating and working in/with user flows, wireframing, prototyping and responsive interface design;
Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast paced environment;
A university degree or certification in visual design or a design-related discipline (equivalent work experience is considered a substitution);
Hands-on experience in AI design, UX & UI design and usability with an understanding of design accessibility requirements;
Strong communication skills: verbal, written, presentation;
You are adept in G-suite, Figma, Sketch, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Squarespace, and CSS;
You have design skills that align with client guidelines and parameters for various social media platforms, advertising campaigns, blogs, and branding;
You will be responsible for working with the team to develop top-notch websites using Squarespace, WordPress, and other platforms at times;
Able to work independently, speaking with clients directly to brief them on exactly what they want whilst also showcasing your creative expertise to guide the process;
In speaking directly with clients, this could be using a wide variety of communication channels, including Slack, email, phone calls, and video calls;
Working efficiently and documenting all of your work effectively;
Understanding how long your design process will take to accurately quote clients on turnaround times and expectations;
Ability to take static website mocks and recreate them on various CMS platforms;
Updating existing client website designs;
Working cross-functionally with our digital strategists and content team members to incorporate client requests, custom graphics, and drafted web copy;
Generating, comprehending, and presenting reports to the clients (as needed);
You will be adaptable, and able to work independently, while managing multiple projects, and possibly direct reports;
Other duties as assigned.