Web / Multimedia Graphic Designer

AGAT Laboratories is a full-service laboratory with locations across Canada. We are the most diversified laboratory in Canada; our scientists are highly-skilled and specialized in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering and other specialty services. With a broad range of staff experience and state-of-the-art instrumentation, we provide cross-analytical solutions for theEnvironmental, Energy, Mining, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-foodandLife Sciencessectors.

AGAT’sMultimedia Graphic Designerfocuses on the branding, graphics and media communications efforts across the company, supporting each service line. This role will assist the team in marketing administration responsibilities. This is a mid-level position responsible for assisting in the marketing and communications strategy for AGAT Laboratories.

Responsibilities:

Graphic Design:

• Manage the design, layout and production of all image assets and graphic strategy for: Digital (website, email, media); Social Media; Marketing Collateral and Corporate Communications (logo, media kits, presentations, brand/style guides).
• Create and/or edit graphic layout for line of business materials including: sales sheets, technical data sheets, postcards/flyers, print ads, price guides, invitations, etc.

Video Editing / Photography:

• Create and edit video content for use on digital and social media platforms as well as offline in presentation events.
• Apply brand guidelines consistently, using marketing/design best practices and standards.
• Generate promotional images through photographing special events with provided equipment.

Website Support:

• Lead the design and layout of website development. Configure WordPress interface by adding and modifying templates, web pages, forms and upload media.
• Editing, maintaining and updating reliable, high performing and usable responsive web pages.
• Help with SEO optimization.

Presentations support:

• Revise/refresh course materials – invitations, PPT files, certificates, video for technical seminars and customer training presentations in consultation with course presenters.

Team work:

• Collaborate well with the team, incorporating feedback to meet goals. Other graphic design projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in Graphic Design, Studio Art or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the field of graphic design and or multimedia design.
• A strong portfolio of past work that included
  • Practical knowledge of website maintenance and experience with WordPressor other web design platforms.
  • Experience in video production and editing.
  • Advanced mastery of Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
  • Print production experience would be an asset.
• Fluent English, including strong verbal and written communications, bilingual in French would be considered an asset.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office; proficient in MS Excel, with e-mail marketing systems and web editing.
• Strong work ethic with maturity to work in a professional manner that is extremely confidential and detail oriented along with ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Enthusiastic team player, open to learning new skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Work Environment: This position requires a person to sit for prolonged periods of time. Manual dexterity is required to perform this position.

AGAT Laboratories would like to thank all applicants; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

AGAT Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the hiring manager of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

Thank you for your interest in AGAT Laboratories.