Graphic & Web Designer Contractor

Modu Design Communications is interested in working with an intermediate print and digital freelance designer with 3+ years experience and available to work remotely during regular working hours (9-5).

We are a fast-paced team with high-profile clients across a number of industries. Both our clients and ourselves have high standards. Some of our clients include Scene/Cineplex, Manulife Financial, University of Toronto and BMW.

Our ideal candidate should be educated in design fundamentals, be technically proficient as outlined below and be able to self-manage. Just as essential, however, they must be able to respond to inquiries quickly, be able to communicate effectively with other team members and adhere to project timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Excellent design layout skills for print and web, a good understanding of
  design principles and the ability to conceptualize and execute.


• Design/production of print collateral for client projects including booth graphics, flyers, brochures, logos, business cards, and other types of media.


• Creating clean HTML and CSS for online projects such as websites, microsites, e-newsletters and banner ads.


• Meeting deadlines through project management.


• Familiarity of adhering to and understanding corporate brand guidelines.

You must possess the following skills and experience:

• 3+ years of design experience in an agency setting


• 3+ years of HTML / CSS coding experience (tableless HTML design)


• Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and InDesign


• Strong knowledge in the use of design concepts (layout, typography, color, white space, and grid and understanding of print concepts (bleed, resolution, and color)


• Strong knowledge of HTML5, JavaScript, CSS including Javascript frameworks such as jQuery


• Proficiency with cross-browser / cross-platform issues and web standards


• Working knowledge of Flash.

Experience with the following would be considered an asset:

• Development with PHP / MySQL


• Experience with open source CMS packages such as Wordpress, Joomla or Drupal


• Copy writing for client deliverables and corporate communications


• Web Analytics using a variety of tools like Google Analytics


• Illustration experience

Provide:

• Resume


• Provide a portfolio of your work


• 2 reference clients to validate your work

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be notified.