Intermediate/Senior Graphic Designer

Barefoot Creative is looking for a talented intermediate/senior graphic artist. This position requires a motivated, conceptual, self-managing individual who eager to work on a variety of projects, from Direct Mail to corporate identity and much more.

Skills Required:

• 3-6 years of experience in the creation of print and interactive material
• Superior design skills and a good understanding of typography
• A strategic/critical thinker and a problem solver
• Proven ability to remain current with design trends and software capabilities
• Able to research, plan and execute designs from concept through to finished layout
• Agility to work in a fast paced environment under tight deadlines and on several projects simultaneously while maintaining quality of designs and over-all accuracy
• Anticipates and resolves issues before they arise
• Good communicator
• Good production skills including pre-press, colour correction and photo retouching
• High level of proficiency with Mac OS and graphic design software (CS4) - able to trouble shoot
• Addition working knowledge in other software like PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Previous work experience with faith-based and not-for-profit communications is preferred
• Additional skills in video editing, motion graphics, interactive or basic photography would be of interest

Key Duties:

• Create effective designs to complement the strategy and messaging of the client
• Collaborate with teams and leadership
• Participate and input into creative brainstorming meetings
• Assist with production-related tasks, including proofing, press- approvals
• Prepare rationalization and give insight into the reasoning behind your work
• Assist with additional design-related projects as needed

To apply please submit your resume with a few samples of your work to careers@barefootcreative.com

Due to the high number of applicants we will only be contacting those we wish to interview. All other will be kept on file for future reference. Thanks for your interest.

Account Manager

The Barefoot Account Manager is the critical connection to clients. They are responsible building the relationship with each client, identifying services required and opportunities to increase the client.s effectiveness and revenue growth. The Account Manager also communicates the client.s brand, position and marketing needs to the Barefoot team. They approach every account or project as if it were their own business, their own money, with an entrepreneurial perspective. They work with their team to develop and deliver projects which are both creative and effective.

Responsibilities include

• Maintain the client relationship, ensuring it provides a win/win for both parties
• Develop project proposal & budgets and timelines
• Accountable for project P & L
• Collaborate with the Account Team to make ensure the project exceeds expectations
• Move beyond identifying problems, finding and presenting solutions
• Facilitate all project specific communication with client
• Keep in touch with office and clients, including after hours as projects demand
• Execute communications strategy as directed by Creative/Account Director
• Assess client.s needs and communicate that to the internal team
• Review and approve all project milestones, ensure quality control
• Complete and deliver invoices, track and monitor payments
• Keep internal stakeholders involved and informed
• Assist in generating new business via prospecting and networking

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong detail orientations
• Enjoys the fiscal side of the equation and staying in tune with the numbers
• Ability to translate client needs (sometimes unspoken) into practical solutions
• Able to gain client trust
• Flexibility . .Whatever it takes. attitude, checks ego at the door
• Communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) at Sr. Levels
• Team player and a team builder, demonstrate respect and co-operation
• Ability to get the most out of everyone on a team
• Intuition / ability to anticipate challenges and obstacles
• Self Motivated / Enthusiastic
• Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
• Ability to cope with / thrive under pressure

Required

• Post Secondary Education in Marketing / Advertising or Communication
• 3-5 years relevant Agency or client side experience
• Experience with Faith-Based communications
• Direct mail, not-for-profit and fundraising experience a definite asset

To apply please submit your resume, references and salary expectations to careers@barefootcreative.com

Due to the high number of applicants we will only be contacting those we wish to interview. All others will be kept on file for future reference.

Thanks for your interest.