Graphic Designer (6-month Contract)
Machobear
Who Are We?
Machobear Studios is an established tech start-up based in Vancouver. We are the creators of liv.rent, an all-in-one platform that connects tenants with landlords. In addition to developing and maintaining our platform, we work on a variety of exciting projects for our clients within the real estate and food industries, providing innovative tech and marketing solutions that meet their unique needs.
We’re looking for a versatile Graphic Designer join our dynamic design team on a 6-month contract. In this role, you’ll coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to bring creative designs to life!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design graphic elements for a variety of formats, including digital, mobile, and print
- Support branding initiatives and campaigns in collaboration with the marketing team
- Create visual content for our product blog (www.liv.rent/blog) and client blogs
- Design assets for web and offline use, including online banners, display ads, product landing pages, billboards, and signage
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external clients to define project scope and objectives
- Stay current with design trends, tools, and industry best practices
- Explore and incorporate AI tools to enhance and streamline design workflows
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring Us
- Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or a related field
- 4+ years of experience as a Graphic Designer
- Strong understanding of graphic design principles and typography
- Proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- An understanding of the design process from concept development, storyboarding, to project completion
- Ability to adapt to different branding guidelines
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of design principles and a knack for incorporating design thinking and user experience considerations
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Illustration experience is an asset
What To Expect
- Join a passionate and creative team that learns, collaborates, and succeeds together
- Refuel throughout the day with our fully stocked kitchen - we’ve got great coffee, lots of snacks, and beer on tap
- Work in a bright and spacious open office space, with great natural lighting along the Vancouver Seawall
- Bring your dog to work – we welcome all four-legged friends in our office
- Transit-accessible location, with plenty of great restaurants and cafes nearby
- We like to have fun! Join us for fun events, lunches and patio time
Please note, only qualified candidates will be contacted.