Working at HMA:
Harvey McKinnon Associates is a respected direct response fundraising company. Our mission is to build ethical, loyal relationships between donors and the non-profit organizations they support. We use our skills in fundraising to help worthy causes build their income and continue their important work.
We believe our work makes a positive difference in the world. HMA was founded on this principle and it is the underlying motivation of everything we do. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our work. We have fun, care for our environment, and work in teams that draw on our individual strengths.
If you’re interested in joining our team you can find our current opportunities below.
Current Opportunities:
Graphic Designer
(6-month Full-time Maternity Leave Coverage)
Do you want to make the world a better place?
About Us:
We are a fun-loving, fast-paced fundraising company who works with non-profit organizations across Canada, the United States, and around the world. We take pride in our work and work in teams that draw on our individual strengths. We care about our clients, and each other, and we cultivate respectful, open communication.
You and your role:
You are a person who enjoys working with a friendly, supportive team of individuals. You are committed to making the world a better place by using your creative skills and experience. In return, you’ll get to work with a wide range of great organizations from international development, to hospitals, children’s causes, environmental groups and many more.
You have graduated from a design program and have at least 3 years of related work experience. You are a responsible team player with self-driven abilities who demonstrates strong conceptual thinking. You have previous experience in direct response design OR are a fast learner and eager to learn all there is to know about direct response design. The position is predominantly for Print (Direct Mail) with the occasional digital project. Priority will be given to candidates with Direct Mail experience.
This is a 6-month contract position (Maternity leave coverage) but has the potential for future work for the right candidate (not yet confirmed).
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Formal design education and at least 3 years’ workplace experience as a Graphic Designer.
- Ability to handle design projects from concept to press-ready artwork.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, a demanding workload, and stick to deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience working with Mac OS.
- Strong knowledge of colour theory, layout, and typography.
- Strong proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma or XD.
- Proficient in Mailchimp, WordPress, and Social media platforms. Ability to write/edit HTML/CSS code an asset.
- Must possess a strong interest in layout design and provide related portfolio examples.
- Ability to proof your own work and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to design email campaigns, landing pages, microsites, social media campaigns, and related graphics. Ability to code and develop the items mentioned above is a strong asset.
- Ability to create motion graphics and videos an asset.
- Experience working in direct response design and/or with non-profit organizations is a strong asset.
Pay is based on experience – please submit your hourly rate with your application. Send your résumé and a link to your portfolio to jobs@harveymckinnon.com. Must be able to provide at least 2 references upon request. Must be legally able to work in Canada. Must have a Mac computer. Design software can be provided if needed.
Location: Our offices are located in Vancouver and Toronto. Our staff work remotely throughout Ontario and British Columbia so we are open to locations across Canada.
Only those résumés that are accompanied by cover letters, a link to your portfolio and stated salary expectations will be considered. Those that come with poor grammar and spelling mistakes will automatically be disqualified. Please proofread your work before submitting.
No phone calls please.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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