Senior Graphic Designer

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have a great opportunity as a Senior Graphic Designer. This role is based at our Oakville office and reports to the Marketing Operations Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for delivering innovative and creative designs for print, digital, and web platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of brand standards and guidelines, strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and effective management of the design team's projects and tasks.

Principal Responsibilities

• Create and deliver unique and engaging designs, concepts, and layouts for various mediums including print, digital (email, social media, ads), and websites, ensuring alignment with branding guidelines.
• Maintain and enhance brand standards and guidelines through personal and team contributions.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to discuss and understand business objectives and design requirements from conception to completion.
• Manage the design team's project calendar to ensure timely completion of key business deadlines; communicate with the marketing team and other stakeholders to update and manage the team's workload.
• Lead the organization and maintenance of design drive folders, ensuring all artwork files and final creative assets are clearly named, filed, and accessible.
• Stay updated on relevant and new design techniques, technologies, and print tools, and share this knowledge with direct reports.
• Ensure all design work, including special projects, is completed on time and within budget, and that any external print orders are cost-effective and necessary.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of graphic design experience.
• Relevant post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with video and motion graphics, Adobe After Effects, and digital animation.
• Knowledge of printing requirements, including prepress and press approvals.
• Familiarity with the latest design methods, practices, techniques, and principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Previous experience in managing people or graphic designers is an asset but not required.
  
  

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]

• Knowledge of project management software like Monday.com is a nice-to-have.