Job Specifications
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 & Responsibilities
Create compelling and effective logos, designs, print and digital media
Graphics production
Applying creative thinking and design skills to a variety of print and digital media, including marketing
and 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 videos
Managing own workflow processes and design execution, and ensuring quality control of creative work
Able 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 the
overall brand imagery
Preparing creative material for production and coordinating with external third parties for production
when applicable
Creating package design concepts, materials and production following strict regulatory guidelines
Providing design support effectively and efficiently within the global Marketing Team
Required Skills & Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design related discipline (Masters Degree preferable)
3+ years in professional commercial design, preferably with a marketing or creative agency
Experience with packaging design
Experience with graphics production including digital and print
Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, etc.) specifically
with mock-ups, images for print and social media, web design, packaging design and multimedia presentation
High proficiency in web development
Adaptive design eye and skill, creative flexibility
High proficiency in production design
Experience with animation
Deep understanding of typography, illustration, photography and culture
Excellent time management and organization skills, able to work under tight timelines in a high-pressure
environment
Strong attention to detail and able to critically analyze own work
Ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from internal and external stakeholders
What You’ll Need to Have
Collaborative: Working effectively and productively with cross functional teams to ensure consistency of designs across various media outlets
Innovative: Excited and creative in your approach to convert concepts into imagery and design that will
enhance the reputation of the company and its brands
Communication: Excellent ability to write clearly, present a variation of new ideas and communicate
changes and adaptations of design theories and assets to the group. As a team member, excellent conflict resolution, team building and interpersonal skills
Problem Solving: Anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing and resolving problems
Organization and Planning: Utilizing logical, systematic and orderly processes to meet objectives and
timelines
Flexibility: Agility and fluid approach in adapting to change in a fast-paced environment
Job Types: Full-time, On-site
About the Company
Avicanna is a life sciences company focused on advancement and commercialization of evidence-based cannabinoid products for the global medical and pharmaceutical market segments. Avicanna has an established scientific platform including R&D & clinical development that has led to the commercialization of 30+ products across various market segments: • Medical Cannabis & Wellness Products (RHO Phyto™): The formulary offers a diverse range of proprietary formulations including oral, sublingual, topical, & transdermal deliveries ...
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