Graphic Design Specialist, Montreal QC

at  123Dentist

123Dentist is Canada’s largest majority dentist-owned network of dental practices, with more than 400 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. We offer professional advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, corporate sponsored incentive programs such as phantom stock option plan for full-time employees (a first of its kind in the Canadian dental industry), and a long-term career in a growing network located in multiple communities across the country, at all levels of the industry.
Whether you’re entering the job market or you’re an experienced practitioner, we welcome your interest! Come join the 123Dentist team and be part of our success. We provide Canadian dentists and dental practices with an array of non-clinical support and resources, including accounting, HR, marketing, as well as supply & equipment procurement.
We are looking for an experienced Graphic Design Specialist to join our growing organization. Reporting to the Manager, Marketing the successful candidate will be primarily assist and execute various design requirements for marketing activities, campaigns and initiatives in both Corporate and Dental Practice marketing.
This role will be based from our Head Office in Montreal, Quebec. This is an on-site position.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate or Diploma in relevant design training.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field is an asset.
• 1-3 years of experience in marketing.
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with social media and/or tools is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Complete fluency in both French and English.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is required.
• Experience with the Canva design platform is required.
• Experience with Mail Chimp email marketing is an asset.
• Proven experience as a graphic designer or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and creativity.
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, and layout techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant marketing and social media tools.
• Knowledge of web design principles and experience designing for digital platforms is an asset.
• Ability to work autonomously, with little direct management.
• Must be a self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts and ideas.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities.
• Detail-oriented, conscientious, client-oriented approach.

• Executes all design needs for both Corporate & Clinic marketing.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop engaging and creative visual content for various marketing campaigns, including digital ads, social media posts, email newsletters, and website graphics.
• Design and produce print materials, such as brochures, flyers, posters, business cards, etc., that adhere to brand guidelines and effectively communicate key messages.
• Create visually compelling presentations and sales collateral for internal and external use.
• Logo and rebrand experience are an asset.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques to ensure our designs remain fresh, innovative, and competitive.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver designs that meet or exceed expectations and deadlines.
• Assists in the development of a monthly social media content calendar.
• Assists in maintaining the digital asset management system to organize and archive all design files, ensuring easy access for future use.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new design techniques, and tools to continuously enhance the quality and efficiency of the graphics team.
• These are representative duties and responsibilities, which are not all-encompassing and may change from time to time. May perform other administrative or operational duties as assigned.