Visual Designer - Branded Editions

PressReader is a rapidly growing technology company that partners with the world’s leading publishers to deliver content to millions of users in over 160 countries. Our progressive approach to digital distribution has allowed publishers such as The Washington Post, The Guardian, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, The Globe and Mail, and Vogue to find new audiences through business partnerships, including airlines, hotels, cruise ships, libraries, and thousands of other companies worldwide.

Our technology also powers Branded Editions (BE) - a white-label solution that enables publishers to deliver their digital content in interactive ways. BE allows them to build a customizable platform that supports a wide range of revenue opportunities.

We have an opportunity for a permanent full-time Visual Designer role to join our Branded Editions Team.

 As a Visual Designer, you will provide significant value to the company by enhancing its visual communication, brand identity, and user experience for all the stakeholders and publishers. Your contribution will be an ultimate driver towards PressReader’s success. Also, a big plus factor is you will be working with a very enthusiastic and collaborative team.

In this role, you will:

• Manage all visual aspects of Branded Editions products for partners (in collaboration with Project Manager and client).  This includes, but is not limited to, custom HTML5 landing pages, native apps, app store imagery, and app store descriptions.

• Develop layout and templates for new Compiled Editions products.

• Create concepts, ideas, designs and other creative assets needed to aid in the sale and positioning of the Branded Editions and Compiled Editions products to publishers and other content creators.

• Remain current on trends in visual design.

• Conduct research or other investigation as needed to support the design requirements of clients (including understanding client brands).

• Manage (in conjunction with client) app store uploads, app updates, and in-app purchasing (IAP) configuration and updates.

• Collaborate with BE colleagues (sales, operations, product) to ensure that products align with the needs of the client, are completed in a timely manner, use the latest design standards and meet app store requirements.

• Engage with PressReader’s Creative Lab to ensure alignment with PressReader corporate brand for sales enablement and BE/CE marketing materials.

• Support and mentor design co-op students.

• Cross-functional collaboration with Content Group and other departments, as required. 

You are a great fit if you have:

• At least 2 years plus work experience in a graphic design studio, user experience design or related field

• An exceptional portfolio of design work, demonstrating your innovative and broad skillset

• Expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML and CSS

• A coding-level knowledge of HTML and CSS, including the ability to modify existing codes to fix minor CSS issues

• Familiarity with project management systems like Monday.com, Wrike, or Trello

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• A strong collaborator with a team-oriented mindset

• Proven adaptability and flexibility in responding to evolving project requirements, tools, and feedback

• A highly organized with strong time management skills

• The ability to develop innovative solutions to design challenges

• A degree or equivalent experience in Human-Computer Interaction, UX/UI Design, or any related field

Bonus points if you:

• Have a passion for new technologies, someone who is an early adopter and always excited about the next OS update from Apple or Android.

• Have a keen interest in the publishing industry and enthusiastic about collaborating with publishers

• Have experience working with developers both for web and mobile

 Why us for your next career adventure?

PressReader offers a hybrid work environment to balance the flexibility of working from home and being together to collaborate, celebrate, and connect. This position is based in our Richmond, BC office and requires to be on-premises two days a week. When not in the office, employees have the opportunity to work remotely.

PressReader is committed to providing a fair compensation package which include a 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefit plan; 15 paid vacation days to start; health and wellness days and bereavement days; reimbursements for professional training and membership in professional associations; fitness subsidy and more, along with a chance to be working with amazing people. The pay range for this role is $60,000 to $75,000 depending on experience.

We thank everyone who is interested in our role. Only qualified candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be directly contacted for this position.

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed for this job, we still encourage you to apply. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company and we welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, sexual identification, and life experiences. If you require accommodation in completing any pre-employment assessments or applications, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please email people[at]pressreader.com.

 Finally, sometimes emergencies happen and you may need to reschedule an interview. We understand. Please let us know without worrying about losing the opportunity or your credibility.

 To apply, please submit your resume, and a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this role.

 This is a great opportunity for the right candidate.

 We can’t wait to meet you!