Freelance Senior Graphic Designer in Toronto

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty. Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a talented and creative Freelance Senior Graphic Designer to join our team.

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Responsible for the conceptualization and implementation of design concepts for brand and product launch campaigns across all channels and mediums executing various graphic designs at senior level.
• Clear design logic while executing fast-turnaround design requests as required.
• Highly efficient at concept sketching/creation, especially in brainstorming sessions for brand and/or product launch campaigns.
• Contribute to the conceptual and creative direction in collaboration with other Design Team members such as Heads of Design, Senior graphic designers, illustrators, motion graphics, photographers, and videographers.
• Ensure all creative work is of highest quality and reflects brand standards.
• Play a key role in accomplishing creative design solutions for the design of the Brand or Product launch campaign.
• Consult with Directors, Heads of Design and Senior Designers on any design, technical, production, scope, or customer issues.
• Maintain content consistency across materials and creation of digital and social media assets.
• Provide support to the development of graphics and content for social media and support team where needed.
• Create design templates and materials.
• Collaborate in the digital asset creation with UX designers, website/mobile development team and photographers/content creators as well as other internal departments.
• Efficient knowledge of print/offline assets creation, as well as review/approve printed proofs.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• At least 5 years of Graphic Design, multimedia or similar work experience required.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and additional software.
• Ability to interpret needs and data, invent and develop creative design solutions.
• Capability to produce high quality presentations, mock-ups, creative concepts and evaluate the reusability of existing photography for new layouts.
• Experience with Figma & Canva with basic motion graphics knowledge.
• Passion for design and ability to conceptualize out-of-the-box ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral and ability to work with all levels of staff and management.

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to play in the grey and be the rabbit. These values continue to guide us in all that we do.

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth. Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future.

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.