Digital Production Artist - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

Interested in a career at Langara CollegeOur employees exemplify Langaras values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.Current employee Apply through Careers in your Workday account.Job Title:Digital Production ArtistEmployee Group:CUPEEmployee Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Start Date:Monday, January 16 2023End Date (if applicable):Friday, August 30 2024Under general direction from the Creative Lead, the Digital Production Artist (DPA) creates and produces marketing and communications materials in print, environmental, and digital formats within established brand standards. The DPA works collaboratively with Communication Officers to design and produce creative, engaging, and effective marketing and communications solutions for clients and the College as a whole.Qualifications Required:Education

• Two-year diploma in design, digital media, publishing, or relevant communications design discipline.
• Additional specialized training in digital design (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, CSS, typography).
• Four (4) years of recent design and production experience in an integrated environment working with print, environmental, and digital design. Preference may be given to candidates with balanced experience in all three areas.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Advanced proficiency in creative design and illustration for a wide range of media and applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and related design, illustration, and motion graphics software (i.e., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom).
• Intermediate level prepress skills, including colour correction and pre-flighting.
• Knowledge of brand and marketing principles.
• Experience working in a Mac environment.
• Proficiency in the use of computer software applications including word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote).
• Experience with large format printing, cutting, and mounting of display materials, an asset.
• Experience working in a post-secondary education environment, an asset.
• Experience working with content management systems such as Cascade Server and email marketing tools such as Industry Mailout, an asset.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written. May be asked to participate in presentations of design work to clients.
• Ability to produce creative and high quality design solutions to meet project needs on time and within budget.
• Effective organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions, cope with a demanding workload, and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team; willing to work with others to resolve problems and find innovative solutions. Able to exercise judgment and initiative to identify and respond to issues before they become problematic.
• Ability to exercise tact, judgement and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
• A logical thinker, who understands information architecture as it applies to large and complex web and print documents (e.g., College Calendar, catalogues, websites/portals).
• Ability to work within a file and digital asset management structure, with good file management and troubleshooting techniques.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enthusiastically stays current on industry trends, new skills, and best practices.
• Ability to perform duties within established policies, practices and standards.

Additional Requirement:Please provide a link to review your portfolio.Hours & Days of Work: 8:30am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday.To obtain the full job description, please contact our recruitment team.Salary Range:$30.67 - $35.14 per hourPay Grade:CUPE Paygrade 25Scheduled Weekly Hours:35Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):YesClosing Date:Monday, November 28 2022If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please contact our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the CUPE Collective Agreement. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.Quick Apply

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