Company Overview
Eclipse Awards is seeking a talented Layout and Graphic Designer to join our small, tight-knit team. We specialize in designing and making beautiful recognition awards and trophies to delight our clients, while also prioritizing eco-friendly practices and building community. This is a rare opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading companies, providing a unique creative outlet to express your typography, layout and design skill!
Role Summary
As a Layout Designer at Eclipse Awards, your primary daily responsibility will be to create time-sensitive, custom award layouts that incorporate client-supplied logos, graphics, and personalization details. Flex your typography skills as you consider each client's brand and design a cohesive theme for their awards. Our designs set us apart, and we aim for classic and timeless designs that will look great for years to come!
Key Responsibilities
- Design layouts for awards and plaques using client supplied logos, brand assets, stock graphics, and personalization details
- Communicating with clients by emailing artwork proofs, implementing feedback accurately and promptly, and securing artwork approvals in a timely manner
- Prepare production files necessary for manufacturing processes, including Sandblasting, Laser Engraving, and UV printing (training will be provided)
- Learn the artwork strengths and limitations of each production method to effectively guide clients in their design choices
- Assist the art department with additional tasks such as photo editing and creating social media and website graphics
- Collaborate with our internal teams to ensure designs align with client expectations and production capabilities
- Conduct quality checks on artwork files to ensure accuracy before production
- Maintain our digital filing system for all design files and client communications
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with a minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience
- Very well-organized and extremely attentive to details
- A good sense of aesthetics with the ability to visualize shapes and layouts
- Strong typography skills plus knowledge of fonts and layout design
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high standards
- Resourceful and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
- A positive attitude toward teamwork and collaboration
Helpful Skills
- Experience with product photography
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok)
- Familiarity with customer reputation management software
Qualities
- Resourceful: able to quickly diagnose problems and offer effective solutions
- Professional: punctual, reliable, responsible and self-motivated
- Flexible: willing to accept other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required
- Process-oriented: with a focus on details, precision and accuracy
Compensation & Details
- This is a full-time, on-site position commencing immediately
- Starting pay is $22/hour during a 3-month training, increasing to $25/hour plus benefits upon full time employment
How to Apply
Please submit your portfolio link, resume, and cover letter to careers@eclipseawards.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
We appreciate your interest in a career with Eclipse Awards, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.
About Eclipse Awards
Since 1998, Eclipse Awards has established itself as a premier supplier of recognition awards and trophies. With a strong commitment to quality materials, great designs, and excellent customer service, we've earned thousands of clients throughout North America, including the Canada Green Building Council, US Marine Corps, NASA, and the United Nations.
We are also a Social Purpose Company and this is our vision:
We exist to uplift and empower communities, making earth friendly trophies to celebrate everyday people and unite the human spirit!
Read more about our values here: www.eclipseawards.ca/pages/sustainability
