Designer

SUMMARY:

St. Joseph Media is Canada's third largest magazine publisher with brands including award-winning titles such as Toronto Life, FASHION, Weddingbells, MARIAGE Québec, Where Canada magazines, Canadian Family and Quill & Quire.

The Designer will produce fresh, creative compositions on deadline and within the design guidelines of the magazine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating and executing fresh and exciting layouts for the magazine
• Brainstorming with the art and edit team in conceptualizing vibrant editorial photography
• Integrating and maintaining the look and feel of the publication
• Working with the Editors and Art Department to develop strategies and solutions for stories and packages
• Verify the status of images for the magazine, check proofs for colour, liaise with retouchers and the Photo Editor to ensure quality control
• Occasionally help the Photo Editor acquire images
• Ensure all layouts are clean, pre-flighted and well-prepared for pre-press
• Coordinating workflow with all departments
• Some Photoshop work: clipping paths, colour correction and image retouching

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to produce fresh, creative compositions on deadline and within the design guidelines of the magazine
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Applied Arts or Graphic Design
• First-rate knowledge of Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other Mac design programs
• Attention to detail and consistency throughout the magazine
• Illustration and retouching skills are a bonus
• Previous editorial experience preferred, but not required
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High-level understanding of typography
• A passion for the city and culture and a knowledge of current trends in magazine design

Interested candidates please forward your resume to: hr@stjosephmedia.com (please indicate the job title in the subject line).

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

St. Joseph Media is an equal opportunity employer.