SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

As a Senior Graphic Designer at BDC, your primary responsibilities include artistically directing various advertising, content, and social media projects, managing the creative development and production of assigned tasks, collaborating with copywriters to create impactful visuals, and providing guidance on branding to internal clients. You will also maintain relationships with a network of external suppliers and work closely with the Creative Brand and Services Manager to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Graphic Designer role at BDC should possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in graphic design and/or art direction. Strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a structured approach to work are essential. Additionally, proficiency in current design and production tools and a background in brand image management are important, along with bilingualism in English and French.

BDC prioritizes work-life balance by offering a hybrid work model that allows flexibility. This role also comes with competitive benefits, including paid vacation, five personal days, and a wellness spending account, promoting a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life.

BDC encourages continuous learning and professional growth for its Senior Graphic Designers. The company offers various training programs, workshops, and development opportunities to ensure that designers can stay at the forefront of new technologies and trends in the field, including the latest advancements in AI, which can enhance creative productivity.

The work environment at BDC for the Senior Graphic Designer is dynamic and collaborative. You'll work with a talented team on varied and impactful projects within a culture that values creativity, innovation, and diversity. BDC is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, fostering a workplace where every employee is encouraged to thrive and make meaningful contributions.

When discussing your design process, highlight the steps you take from concept to completion. Emphasize your ability to research and understand client needs, brainstorm creative ideas, sketch initial concepts, and use design software for execution. Mention how you incorporate feedback and collaborate with teams to refine your designs.

Discuss your organizational skills and time management strategies. Explain how you prioritize tasks based on deadlines, use project management tools for tracking progress, and maintain open communication with team members and stakeholders to ensure everything runs smoothly.

List the design tools you have extensive experience with, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma. Provide examples of how you've used these tools effectively in past projects to achieve specific design outcomes, emphasizing your adaptability to new technologies.

Choose a project that demonstrates your design skills, leadership abilities, and the impact of your work. Explain your role in the project, the challenges faced, and the final results, highlighting any measurable success such as increased engagement or sales.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning through resources such as design blogs, online courses, industry conferences, and networking with other designers. Mention specific trends you’ve recently adopted in your work and how you keep your designs fresh and relevant.

Explain your approach to receiving and implementing feedback, emphasizing your open-mindedness and ability to view feedback as an opportunity for growth. Provide an example of how you successfully adjusted a design based on client or team input.

Share a specific experience focusing on your communication skills and conflict resolution strategies. Discuss how you managed to maintain a positive working relationship while ensuring that the project goals were met through cooperation.

Emphasize the importance of brand identity in your designs. Describe how you ensure consistency in visuals, key messaging, and overall tone in your projects, making the connection between your design choices and branding objectives.

Express your professional adaptability and willingness to compromise while maintaining high standards. Discuss how you can still find ways to inject your creativity within the given constraints and align the project with the client's vision.

Highlight your creativity, extensive experience, and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, inclusive environment. Discuss your passion for supporting Canadian entrepreneurs and how your skills align with BDC's mission and values, making a strong case for your fit within the company culture.