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As an enthusiastic production crafts person, you take pride in your typographic prowess, your carefully honed layout and production ethic, your colour accuracy and retouching, your understanding of flesh tones to 3/4 tones, and you have the ability to communicate effortlessly with clients. You are fluent in CS3 InDesign, Photoshop and Dreamweaver. French communication skills or experience is a huge plus. Web production skills also a bonus. You thrive in an extremely fast-paced high intensity and quality-focused environment. We offer industry-leading benefits such as time-and-a-half overtime compensation and overtime meals, the best health plan in the industry and paid professional dues. We are an established and growing marketing/design firm with an international client base. We are in a class-A studio facility wired to the teeth with all the latest bells and whistles. Interested in a change? Send us a PDF resume and PDF of 3 of your favourite production pieces (with explanation of skills applied) to careers@radonicrodgers.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Art Director Xtra, Canadas gay and lesbian media group, needs an Art Director with an intelligent, thought-provoking approach to editorial design. You will also work in advertising, marketing and web publishing. Are you a strong leader? Execute ideas and projects independently? Equally comfortable taking direction and being team player? Exceptionally detail and deadline oriented? Proven project management skills to develop and manage large projects from concept through completion? Superior strategic planning abilities and can think effectively and creatively under pressure? Check out full description in the Jobs section at www.xtra.ca. (Full-time salaried position in our Toronto office.) -------------------------------------------------------------- Producer, Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC), Transcontinental Digital Services, Brampton, Ontario Purpose of the position: This position is responsible for overseeing all layout reviews, art work and photo issues with Category Advertising Analyst (CAA) at Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). Specifically, the incumbent will be the liaison between CTC, CAA and the Studio to ensure the artwork that is required from CTC is properly addressed and also ensures that any updates or revisions requested from CTC is addressed promptly. Responsibilities: Reviews layouts when they are returned from Layout Review at CTC and addresses photo issues/concerns with CAA at CTC. Checks the Vault for existing art that can be used on the layout. Orders merchandise for new photography via the Filemaker database. Enters photo instructions including group shots, lifestyle requirements, retags and any special notes for Retail City. Liaison between CTC and TDS Studio for layout reviews. Responsible for checking photography submitted by studio and verifies image accuracy. Reviews Quality Check proof for image accuracy before page is shipped to CTC for review. Responsible for managing Data folders. Reviews Product & Copy proofs when returned from CTC and addresses any art changes, including contacting the CAA for clarification if needed. Emails Art Checks to CAAs for approval for art not placed on the Product & Copy proofs. Reviews laser for Image Edit and makes necessary corrections. Places Image Edit lasers on production shelf when edits are complete. Reviews Final colour Epsons when they have been returned for Colour Review and addresses any art issues if required and forwards pages to Image Edit if further edits are necessary. Qualifications: Post secondary diploma or degree (or work experience equivalent) in the graphics, layout or pre press or related industry with a focus on photography Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills Strong problem solving skills, ability to perform under pressure and demonstrated leadership skills Results-Oriented Applications: Individuals interested in applying for this position are requested to send their resume prior April 30, 2008 to the attention of Gina De Prisco H.R. Advisor. Transcontinental Digital Services 66 Nuggett Court Brampton, Ontario L6T 5A9 Fax (905) 792-6983 gina.deprisco@transcontinental.ca www.transcontinental-printing.com Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Your application will be treated with confidentiality and within equal opportunity principles. -------------------------------------------------------------- Copywriter ~ Downtown Toronto Vistek is Canadas premier professional retailer of photo, video and digital equipment, specializing in professional imaging solutions for more than 30 years. We offer a full range of products including digital cameras, camcorders, computers, printers, scanners, lighting and exclusive lines of professional studio gear. With continued growth in six locations across Canada, we are in need of a COPYWRITER to join our Marketing team in our Toronto head office. You have five or more years experience (preferably within retail and/or advertising environments), with an excellent understanding of marketing concepts and can apply them to a wide variety of communications. These range from in-store signage and event descriptions, through to newspaper and trade magazine ads, brochures, catalogues and press releases. The ability to carry out technical research and conduct and transcribe interviews in a journalistic fashion is important. In addition, you navigate well in a Mac environment. Familiarity with Quark Xpress or InDesign and experience writing for the web would be valuable assets as is an understanding and passion for photography. A printed or on-line portfolio of recent work is recommended. You are comfortable and productive in a hectic and eclectic creative environment. You are a consummate writer, able to assimilate, and communicate the finer points of a broad array of products in an ever-changing technical environment. You are a true collaborator, comfortable with sharing ideas among a group. Working within a great team of professionals you will be part of a fast-paced, creative, Canadian success story: you owe it to yourself to consider Vistek! Please send your resume to: resumes@vistek.ca. You can learn more about Vistek at www.vistek.ca. -------------------------------------------------------------- Junior Graphic Designer Day Advertising specializes in recruitment advertising, employer branding and human resources communications. Our studio is looking for an energetic Junior Graphic Designer who is a recent college graduate with a diploma from a relevant Graphic Design/Advertising Program. You are an expert in Adobe InDesign and other Macintosh software, and can handle your work with speed and precision. Your strong typographical skills and keen design sense will find ample scope to develop as part of our team at this great Yonge & Davisville location. E-mail your resume and a selection of your portfolio in PDF format to cquirk@dayadvertising.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Advertising Agency Copywriter* Suburbia Advertising If you live ads, breath ads, eat ads and most important currently write ads, let us know. Were looking for an experienced full-time copywriter who has at least 1 year of advertising agency experience and a minimum of 3 years copywriting experience that can, and has, written ads that make people laugh, cry, and spend, spend, spend. Please visit suburbiaadvertising to see if wed like each other, and if so, send your resume, advertising portfolio and salary expectations to careers@suburbiaadvertising.com. Or use the form to the right. * Advertising Copywriting does not include: scientific journal articles, restaurant reviews, essays for school, heartbreaking poems, tables or diagrams, anything in Power Point. -------------------------------------------------------------- Web Designer Fast paced, dynamic, full service Advertising Agency in downtown Oakville seeks a Creative Web Designer with a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience designing user friendly, interactive web sites. The ideal candidate has solid web capabilities, thrives beautifully under pressure and has a keen eye for design. To fit in with our team, you must be a creative go-getter with strong conceptual skills and 'out of the box' thinking. You work and play well with others. You are quick, meticulous, responsible, reliable, and well organized! Sound Technical understanding required with solid expertise in: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, ImageReady, HTML, dHTML, CSS, Flash, Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Knowledge of print design an asset. MAC/PC environment - ideal if comfortable in both. Impress us with a creative cover letter/portfolio. Contact E-email: miriam@3h.ca -------------------------------------------------------------- Graphic Designer Collega for Aveda is a distributor of Aveda's environmental lifestyle products. We are committed to education, wellness and the environment. The primary objective of this position is to proactively contribute to the creative team by developing and implementing print collateral for all Collega/Civello business units. We have a full-time opportunity with our Graphic Design team. This team is responsible for providing visual communication support to all areas of the organization. Responsibilities: Generating creative concepts for print communications. Developing composites to communicate design direction. Building detailed designs and production files on all projects. Qualifications: A superior design sensibility and a comprehensive understanding of typography, layout and colour theory. Strong background in creative strategy and designing print communications. Deliver design solution on short turnaround times. Ensure understanding and correctly interpret design briefs. Attention to detail; must ensure that all deliverables are of high quality and free from errors. Mastery of software tools as required (Adobe Creative Suite which includes InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional). Required Skills & Abilities: Minimum 3-5 years experience in a professional graphic design environment. Web design and advanced working knowledge of Flash and Dreamweaver is an asset. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Excellent prioritization and time management skills. Demonstrate a passion to learn new relevant production techniques and software applications. Fluency in French is an asset. Formal graphic design education and experience is mandatory. Please forward your resume to hr@collega.com with the name of the position in the subject line of your email. -------------------------------------------------------------- Inside Sales Representative Applied Arts Magazine, Canada's leading trade publication for the visual communications sector, is looking for an Inside Sales Representative for a seven month contract. This position may become a permanent fulltime position. The Inside Sales Representative will be selling advertising in various Applied Arts media properties. Based in Toronto, this position will begin in early-May 2008. Compensation includes a base salary plus bonuses. The ideal candidate's skills, experience and education should include: Recent studies in a post-secondary media, advertising or marketing program. Previous experience in telemarketing sales. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Strong computer skills with exposure to database programs. Bilingualism ( French) a definite asset. If you are a self-starter, comfortable cold-calling and interested in building a career in media sales, please email your resume to: Rosetta Heckhausen Publisher Applied Arts Magazine rosetta@appliedartsmag.com Please no phone calls! Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interview. -------------------------------------------------------------- Senior Graphic Designer, Toronto As an award-winning designer you have a rich portfolio of creative work and a strategic mind that thrives on challenges. You have design experience and an entrepreneurial spirit that make you an exceptional resource. We want to meet you. Our work extends across all industries, with leading companies including GlaxoSmithKline, IKEA, Scotiabank and Breakfast for Learning. Our work touches all the areas that keep it interesting for a creative designer - strategy, branding, integrated campaigns, and design application across all mediums. Send a PDF of your resume and portfolio to designerapparts@zync.ca For more information go to www.zync.ca -------------------------------------------------------------- Senior Designer, Vancouver Are you the one?? karacters design group has an immediate opportunity for a senior designer to join our talented creative team. You have 7+ years experience, and a degree/diploma from a recognized design institution. More importantly you have a portfolio full of stunning work and a strong grasp of what makes branding work. Experience with comprehensive branding projects and identity systems a prerequisite, with direct knowledge of all aspects of design development from identity creation through to packaging, print and environments. You are a strategic thinker who can win over a client, and deliver creative that we all wished wed thought of. Please contact designvan@karacters.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To post your career ads, please contact Marlee Ross at 416.510.0909 ext. 23 sales@appliedartsmag.com |
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