Title : Senior UX Designer - Marketing - Prevention & Safety

Employee Working Location : Remote (Canada)

Employment Status : Temporary Full-time (12 Months)

Salary Band : $56,682 - $82,661 / year

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

• Conceptualize, design and layout publications, marketing pieces and campaigns, from concept to production, digital and print, including: books, infographics, illustrations, diagrams, charts, social assets, email campaigns, banners, campaign pages, fact sheets, forms, magazine ads, reports, booklets, media presentations, posters, product packaging, and event collateral.
• Develop Wire-framing, creating high-fidelity mock-ups, working with the client to consolidate and action feedback, walking clients through mock-ups and or/wireframes.
• Apply UX principles, UX accessibility requirements and behavioural science to identify key barriers and drivers of desired user behaviours.
• Develop integrated concepts and designs that maintain consistency between associated products, work across print and web platforms to brand standards.
• Optimize designs for accessibility according to AODA and WCAG guidelines as well as equality of English and French editions.
• Clearly articulate ideas and creative and technical rationale for design decisions.
• Ensure files are web and print production ready and adhere to production specifications including page setup, margins, bleed and binding.
• Organize and archive project files according to team established standards.
• Estimate time and resources required to complete concept, design and layout work, and advise on work back schedules.

What we are looking for :

• An individual with a post-secondary degree or diploma in advertising or graphic design plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and a strong design portfolio that includes a variety of work and formats.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS and SharePoint.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite across platforms (print, web, mobile, tablet), especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and advanced skills in Adobe Suite across platforms (print, web, tablet, video).
• Expert level print, web and, UX, UI design skills with wireframes (FIGMA).
• Experience with accessibility in design and UI.
• Advanced layout, typography, and design file setup skills.
• In-depth understanding of effective design principles and adherence to brand standards.
• Ability to accept and provide constructive feedback courteously and to support the success of others and actively participate in maintaining a mutually respectful, collaborative virtual environment.

Working Conditions:

• Some travel might be required.
• Some additional hours may be required where deadlines are required.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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Salary Band:
$56,682 - $82,661