Abacus Brands

About Abacus Brands

Graphic Designer - Kids AR/VR Books and Toys (Full Time) Abacus Brands is a children’s BOOK & TOY company that specializes in educational content for kids, with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) products! Abacus strives to create dynamic products that inspire, engage and affirm a child’s interaction with the world. Our goal is to trigger both the left and right brain by activating logic and creativity at the same time. Our latest product line and brand, Professor Maxwell’s® VR is a cutting-edge line of kid’s Augmented & Virtual Reality products that combines educational content (our books), with tangible projects and activities (included materials), with mobile technology. Our products can be found in Costco, Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble and in mass retailers in over 9 countries. Our brand has won multiple toy awards and generating massive buzz in the industry so finding the right person in terms of cultural fit is critical to our growth and synergy! We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and vibrant Graphic Designer! Please note this is NOT a UX game design role, you will be involved in all areas of design, ranging from book and box, to social media and more, with a primary focus on the development and creation of our BOOKS and BOX ART (packaging) design! You typical day would look like... - Work with our content writer to move the editorial content into a rich layout! - Design book spreads from either a blank layout or pre-set art direction. - Image research, sourcing art, cleaning and prep to use in your layout. We are looking for someone that can... Design print layouts, magazines, books, brochures, booklets, etc - Design with consistency! Understand typography! Balance creative thinking with time management, organization and acute attention to detail Offer a confident creative point of view and work collaboratively with multiple teams (Copy Writers, Production Artists) Have an in depth understanding of imagery, composition and design, as well a strong ability to communicate and collaborate as well as proven experience on set with stills and video teams. Must be able to prioritize when required, work on multiple projects at a time and manage tight timelines independently Ensure the integrity of all creative is maintained according to brand guideline and standards Manage timelines to ensure team is geared for optimal output. What You'll Need: Have at least 5 years of design experience in industry or more. Book or print layout experience a plus! Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator. Proficient in creating graphic elements, layouts and spreads to spec for publishing, packaging, mobile and online. Must have an understanding of Colour Profiles and managing Asset Libraries and design iterations. Comfortable building upon an existing brand style and visual direction, while adding to the brand’s visual language. Excellent creative and visual conceptualization, written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively pitch and present ideas Desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving, dynamic environment Detail oriented, highly enthusiastic and a team player, with positive attitude and high energy level Knowledgeable in all aspects of graphic design: layout, typography, colour theory and production processes Ability to develop innovative design solutions in accordance with company requirements and within brand standards Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple projects with tight deadlines In-depth knowledge of all design related software applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat) in a MAC environment Familiarity with augmented reality technology and applications is highly preferred but not required. To Apply: A tiny blurb (cover letter) about yourself and why this position is right for you. This is your chance to showcase your personality, your desire to grow, your skills and talents, what you suck at, what you kick ass at, and what kind of energy you can bring to the table! Your resume A link to your portfolio or attachments containing recent work. Please note that we'll reject any submissions missing any of the above 3, so please make it easy for us to see these! Local candidates only please as we are looking for an immediate hire! Job Types: Full-time, Contract Salary: $25.00 to $30.00 /hour Experience: graphic design: 3 years (Required) Location: Vancouver, BC (Required)

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