Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer (1-2 positions available)
About this Opportunity
Are you someone who believes in empowering youth to impact their communities both in Canada and abroad? The organizing committee for TEDxYouth@Toronto is looking for a Graphic Designer to work in collaboration with Project Teams to help extend our visual identity and establish a theme for this year’s event. You will help define the creative direction of TEDxYouth@Toronto in our printed and online materials.
Overall Responsibilities
- Design a new visual identity system (logo, supporting graphics, colours, type etc.) based on the 2013 event theme chosen by the TedxYouth team
- Work closely with the web team to establish our 2013 theme and other visual identities on our website and other online channels (e.g., twitter page, FB page)
- Work closely with other teams in carry out the theme on our printer materials, such as Sponsorship Packages, Outreach Packages, Posters, Event Program, etc.
- Carry out the complete design process from collecting project requirements from other teams, idea conceptualization, design review, printing cost estimation to final deliverable
- Follow the TEDx brand and design guidelines
- Ensure design consistency across our printed and online materials
- Identify new methods to creatively promote and represent the brand of TEDxYouth@Toronto
We are looking for someone who has the following experience/skills:
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suit(Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Word and Powerpoint)
- Professional design experience or education with a portfolio that demonstrates creative work
- Has preferably worked within a non-profit organization/setting in the past
- Very passionate about community development and youth leadership
- A full-time professional with a completed education or a graduate student is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organization skills
- Web design experience is an asset
Applications for this position are now closed.
