Maximum Yield Publications, an international gardening magazine publisher based in Nanaimo, BC with magazines in 5 different countries, has an opportunity for a Graphic Designer/Layout Artist to fill a maternity-leave position.

The successful candidate will be a well-organized, enthusiastic, creative, team player who can handle a variety of tasks in a fast paced environment.

A competitive salary and benefit package will be offered to the successful candidate.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• providing timely and accurate magazine production, layout and design with high visual impact
• producing print collateral, advertisements, event and display materials as required
• maintaining files in standardized electronic file format and managing content and digital imagery assets
• coordinating activities with other members of our design team
• preparing final files for hand-off to printers and other suppliers

You are the perfect candidate if you have:

• a strong grasp of visual design principles, typography and colour

• a compelling portfolio that demonstrates elegant and innovative visual design
• advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator (preferably CC) and proven experience using the Adobe suite on a PC platform
• familiarity with current and emerging Web technologies and experience using web Content Management Systems (CMS) like Wordpress would be asset as is the ability to create (HTML, CSS) and update/maintain websites.
• a University Degree or Diploma in relevant field (Graphic Design or Visual Communication) or equivalent experience
• a work style that is extremely detail oriented
• a great sense of humour, positive outlook, empathy and work ethic
• strong analytical skills with exceptionally good judgment and ability to rapidly adapt to unfamiliar and changing situations/events

The successful applicant will be required to work on-site in our Nanaimo office. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.