Designer

Barkley · York ON

Company

Barkley

Location

York ON

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Barkley understands the importance of design and its relevance to everything we create and touch — from strategy, process and systems to art, motion and experiences. Design is more than a craft. It is a key component to everything we do and one of our biggest unfair advantages. It is an approach of scale that can fundamentally enhance the work we put out into the world, leading to more meaningful, useful and enduring brand interactions.At Barkley, the Designer is a student of design in all of its forms. The Designer is called upon to develop cohesive design solutions that are both on trend from a cultural perspective, and on brand for Barkley clients.The ideal Designer executes work at a high standard, and employs skill and knowledge in the craft of Design across multiple mediums to create work that is distinctive and memorable.On an ongoing basis, the Designer manages his/her own daily and long-term assignments under the leadership of Design Directors/Associate Design Directors within the column. The Designer regularly collaborates with writers to build compelling brand narratives through the work, and welcomes opportunities to collaborate with other disciplines -- including experience, innovation, video, motion, etc..
Responsibilities
  • Exhibits an impeccable design sense and a discerning eye
  • Pushes the boundaries of imagery, typography, color, pattern and texture to build compelling design systems of character
  • Understands the specific business case and agreed-upon strategy for every project, with an appreciation for the client’s business and industry
  • Maintains an active awareness of visual trends, technological advances and cultural nuances within the design field
  • Looks for opportunities to disrupt the visual landscape in service of great ideas
  • Has the ability to think beyond static executions to address motion design, interaction design and experience design
  • Works productively and harmoniously as a teammate with those who share responsibility on day-to-day assignments
  • Has a strong ability to prioritize work and manage his/her own time based on short and long-term needs.
  • Owns the material application of design ideas across multiple executions (versioning)
  • Under the direction of the DD/ADD, sees work through completion -- including quality assurance and proofing before final production
Qualifications
  • One or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A portfolio / body of work is required for consideration
At Barkley, the health and safety of our partners is our number one priority.
  • As part of our pre-employment process, all offers of employment (including temporary and contractors) are contingent upon candidates providing proof of vaccination against Covid-19. Individuals seeking accommodation due to a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious beliefs/practices that prevent vaccination against Covid-19 may request an exemption and participate in our interactive review process.
Barkley’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
  • We believe being radically diverse and inclusive is the key to becoming one of the world’s great creative idea companies. By embracing everything that makes our partners who they are and what makes them unique to the world around them, we create the conditions and capacity to help creative, original thinking thrive. 
  • Barkley is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab. 

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Date Posted

09/06/2022

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