Job Description
About Avicanna: Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company dedicated to researching, developing, and commercializing plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical markets. As we continue to expand our horizons, we are thrilled to offer a remarkable opportunity for a creative Graphic Designer with experience in both print and digital media to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. With the proven ability to turn creative concepts into tangible assets, the ideal team member is passionate about bringing creative ideas to life through print and digital media. Reporting to our Executive Vice-President of Marketing, the successful candidate can take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into images, layouts and other designs. The successful candidate should have an intimate understanding of how marketing campaigns work with retail products within pharmaceutical, cosmetics and cannabis industries. Please share your portfolio file/link.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCreate compelling and effective logos, designs, print and digital mediaApplying creative thinking and design skills to a variety of print and digital media, including marketingand promotional materials such as conference booth graphics, brochures, flyers/pamphlets, etc.Edit videos to create content for use on digital and social channels such as reels, boomerangs, GIFs, loop videosManaging own workflow processes and design execution, and ensuring quality control of creative workAble to work on creating point of sale (POS) and product packaging designs including labels, 3D renderings, etc.Develop disparate elements of a design such as the icons, photographs and other components for theoverall brand imageryPreparing creative material for production and coordinating with external third parties for productionwhen applicableCreating package design concepts, materials and production following strict regulatory guidelinesProviding design support effectively and efficiently within the global Marketing TeamRequired Skills & AbilitiesBachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design related discipline (Masters Degree preferable)3+ years in professional commercial design, preferably with a marketing or creative agencyExperience with packaging designExtensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, etc.) specificallywith mock-ups, images for print and social media, web design, packaging design and multimedia presentationHigh proficiency in web developmentAdaptive design eye and skill, creative flexibilityHigh proficiency in production designExperience with animationDeep understanding of typography, illustration, photography and cultureExcellent time management and organization skills, able to work under tight timelines in a high-pressureenvironmentStrong attention to detail and able to critically analyze own workAbility to absorb and apply constructive criticism from internal and external stakeholdersWhat You’ll Need to HaveCollaborative: Working effectively and productively with cross functional teams to ensure consistency of designs across various media outletsInnovative: Excited and creative in your approach to convert concepts into imagery and design that willenhance the reputation of the company and its brandsCommunication: Excellent ability to write clearly, present a variation of new ideas and communicatechanges and adaptations of design theories and assets to the group. As a team member, excellent conflict resolution, team building and interpersonal skillsProblem Solving: Anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing and resolving problemsOrganization and Planning: Utilizing logical, systematic and orderly processes to meet objectives andtimelinesFlexibility: Agility and fluid approach in adapting to change in a fast-paced environmentJob Types: Full-time, On-site