Job Description
International China Concern is a Christian charity focusing on providing love, hope and opportunity to children with disabilities in China.
Our Vision: All children with a disability living fulfilling lives in a welcoming society that accepts and respects them.
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director of ICC Canada, this role is a key part of bringing ICC’s mission to life. You will have the opportunity to use your creativity, design and communication skills to connect with donors and inspire them. With an understanding of brand identity, you will create a unified visual voice for ICC Canada’s print and digital deliverables.
Education and Qualifications
Post-secondary degree or diploma in graphic design.
1-3 years of relevant work experience.
Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in print design, digital design and marketing materials.
Key Responsibilities
· Create effective, creative and accessible visual design solutions for digital and print projects, maintaining brand consistency.
· Adhere to visual communications best practices and corporate brand standards across multiple campaigns and projects, including print and digital assets.
· The creation of print and digital marketing materials for a variety of uses, including (but not limited to): collateral for events, fundraising platforms, conferences, proposals, presentations, brochures, invites for a variety of audiences (church congregations, etc.) and direct mail appeals.
· Working closely with team members to conceptualise, design and coordinate major mail appeals and email campaigns on Mailchimp.
· Collaboration with the Executive Director of ICC Canada on marketing and communications strategy.
· Updating pages on our website and creating new ones for appeals when needed (Wordpress knowledge is an asset, though not essential as more training can be provided).
· Effective prioritization and organization of multiple projects throughout the year to ensure deadlines are hit. Creating planning briefs for major projects throughout the year and coordinating design/communication needs and timelines with team.
· Preparing social media graphics for events and appeals, while also consistently creating material for our Facebook and Instagram channels.
· Implementing strong organizational systems for work files.
Programs:
· Adobe Creative Suite: Expertise in Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
· Proficient knowledge of Mailchimp, Wordpress, Canva, Fundraise Up, Fundrazr, Facebook, Instagram (training can be provided if needed)
· Proficiency with using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Key Skills:
· Excellent creative and visual communications skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team, managing multiple design and production projects under fast-paced conditions, concurrent deadlines, and shifting priorities.
· Communicating well with staff and printers about key projects and goals, ensuring deadlines are met.
· Self-starter, team player, attention to detail and the larger picture.
· Design skills and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
· Excellent knowledge of printing, production and pre-press practices.
· Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, typography, colour theory, photo editing, composition and print production process, including file preparation and production techniques.
· Ability and willingness to learn new programs as needed.
· Ensuring brand guidelines are implemented and consistent throughout all material.
Assets: Knowledge of Mailchimp and Wordpress (training can be provided). Writing skills and experience writing engaging copy are also an asset, though not essential.
Why ICC?
· We offer an engaged and positive work culture where employees are valued
· We offer coaching, professional development, and staff care
· We offer the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children in China
Please submit a cover letter and your resume to canada@chinaconcern.org.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 16-24 per week
Salary: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V5J 5E6
Application deadline: 2023-08-15
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