Got a message? Mash Strategy believes you deserve to have it heard.
Are you ready to work with a team passionate about helping clients grow and make an impact?
It’s not just our slogan at Mash Strategy – it’s a promise we deliver, helping our clients reach millions of people each month.
We combine expert strategy with delight-inducing creativity so our clients lead the way.
We create attention-grabbing campaigns that tell stories, grow companies, and make national headlines – seriously, we actually do.
We serve clients across Canada because we make their message our message, partnering with them to make an impact.
Mash Strategy specializes in marketing, creative, public relations and advocacy to help our clients stay ahead of the game.
Our team is fun, resourceful, and committed. They are the reason we keep delivering outstanding client experiences that wow.
We’re not just people who come to work each day – each of us at Mash Strategy are a vital part of helping organizations positively impact our cities, provinces, and our country.
The Bigger Picture:
Mash Strategy is growing across western Canada, and with that comes opportunity for the right individuals to grow and advance.
We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual to join us as a Full-Time Graphic Designer for a 6-month term, with a strong likelihood of this position becoming permanent with benefits for the right candidate.
You will begin working alongside our Creative Lead, in collaboration with Mash strategists.
The position will give you a front row seat to learning how we create and develop jaw dropping visuals that gets attention, fast – especially on social media.
The best part is, you can use your creative imagination to make our creative content even more dynamic and one-of-a-kind. Oh, and a side benefit? You get to watch your work get shared by hundreds, and more likely thousands, of people on social media.
So really, what’s the job?
The Graphic Designer position consists of creating eye-popping graphics and designed content for social media, promotional, advocacy, company stories, announcements, and explainers on a daily basis.
See www.mashstrategy.ca/ourwork for an idea of the design content we’d want you to be able to create.
Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
- Concept and create beautiful, compelling graphics
- Design catchy ad visuals for social media platforms like, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn
- Create newsletters, postcards, annual reports, billboards, logos, presentations, and brochures
- Design delightful website creative that flows seamlessly
- Gather raw material, including photos, artwork, logos, icons, vectors, and other assets
- Create rough and final drafts of graphic products
- Work with the Mash Creative Lead and Strategists to finalize creative products and incorporate edits
- Continuously discover and apply new editing effects and processes to be more efficient and creative
- Assist with video editing and content creation
How people describe you:
You are a self-motivated, “let’s get ‘er done” individual with common sense, taking pride in a job well done. You’re a hawk for details – nothing gets by you, and you love a new challenge.
You have a great attitude, are trustworthy and can adapt to changing situations on the fly. People might also call you a creative and artistic genius, but what you really want is to learn even more and master it all.
You take great pride in making sure your work wows clients and audiences. You’ve got strong communication skills and work well under minimal supervision, together with fellow team members.
The experience & qualifications you bring:
· Proven experience as a graphic designer with a strong portfolio
· Reliable software experience, including Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
· Understanding of working and designing within a website CMS like WordPress
· A creative mind with an understanding of how to sketch and tell a story
· Preference will be given to candidates who can also demonstrate strong writing skills
· Experience and familiarity with video work and digital advertising is also a big asset
What you get in return:
Our team is dynamic, supportive and a lot of fun to be around. We are constant learners who care about each other and want to see you succeed in this role and in future roles.
· $22.50 per hour, Full-Time ($45,000 per year equivalent)
· Work from anywhere, remotely, in Western Canada with flexibility and freedom
· Strong possibility of permanent employment with benefits following end of term
· Formal and informal employee training and personal development
· Meaningful work that excites our clients, gives you a creative outlet and makes our cities, provinces and nation a better place
What do you think? Is Mash Strategy the right fit for you?
If you think so, and you have what it takes, as outlined above, we want you to apply now.
To apply, please email the following to info@mashstrategy.ca:
1. Cover letter stating why you believe you’d be a great fit to join the Mash Strategy team
2. Link to a relevant portfolio of work
3. Current resume
Applicants who do not provide the above 3 items will not be considered.