Graphic Designer, Product

Graphic Designer, Product

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Description

StarTech.com is currently looking for a Graphic Designer to join our growing Product Information team.

Reporting to the Manager, Product Visuals, the Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating product and package artwork for both new and in-life StarTech.com products.  This independent role requires clarifying product specific details and then consistently following self-maintained standards and templates to create graphic design assets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain design experience in a cross-functional role within a high-growth, global organization. If you’re looking for the next step in your design career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
 

In This Role You Will:

• Maintain product faceplate standards and best practices based on Visual Brand Language guidelines
• Create product ID labels and product packaging labels based on templates and create custom designs as needed
• Maintain visual asset database of logos, icons, fonts, and labels for use in artwork creation
• Manage artwork files for review, reference, and sharing with vendors
• Update or re-create artwork files for Product Change Notifications and In-Life update projects
• Conceptualize and create enhanced visual images for galleries and A+ digital content that effectively communicate product features and performance (mix of photos, annotations, charts, and other graphics)
• Research best in class industry standards for IT product graphic design and competitor visuals
• Collaborate with other teams to clarify information and prioritize projects
• Utilize your creative and problem-solving skills to ensure product visuals are effective and clearly communicate key product features and the StarTech.com brand.

Your Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Graphic Design or a related discipline
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in the graphic design field
• Demonstrated excellence in visual asset creation
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of graphic design: layout, typography, colour theory, and production processes
• Understanding of faceplate dielines and branding of 3D products on to 2D technical drawings
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using project management platforms such as Asana is beneficial
• Proven organization, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize while working on many projects at once

What’s in it for you?

• Option to work remotely or in our corporate office in London, ON
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan and RRSP Matching
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Fitness Subsidy
• Training and Development Program
• Paid Charity Day and Regular Company Fun Events
• StarTech.com Product Discount
• Bonus Plan

How to Apply

Please submit your application to our careers site at www.startech.com/careers and include a link or attachment to your graphic design portfolio in your application. 

About Us 

We are in the business of human-centered experiences starting with yours. We believe delivering on our promise of "hard-to-find, made easy" begins with an employee experience founded in opportunity, teamwork, empowerment, and curious minds always asking what if. Not only does our commitment to the exceptional deepen relationships with our partners and customers, it also ignites connection within our team.

Born and raised in London, Ontario, Canada and now taking on the world, we are a vibrant and growing tech company with a proven track-record of success. StarTech.com makes it easy for IT professionals around the globe to identify, find, get and use the hard-to-find connectivity parts they need to enable and enhance their technology solutions.

Operating in 23 countries globally, we are honoured to be named by Kincentric in 2019 as one of Canada’s “Best Employers” as well as “one of Canada’s fastest growing companies” for a ninth year in a row by “Profit 500”.

 StarTech.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, StarTech.com will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

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