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Ampersand Studio is a Toronto-based retail design studio with a passion for strengthening connections between people and places by creating environments that inspire and improve lives.We have an immediate opening for a passionate and creative Environmental Graphic Designer to join our team.The candidates responsibility is to create immersive visual experiences within the build environment that integrates and enhances user navigation, communication, and the overall feel of a space and the customer experience.The main focus of this role is: environmental branding, wayfinding, signage, as well as providing graphic design expertise to increase visual impact and effectiveness of brand materials across various touch points.The ideal candidate is required to have a minimum of 5 years of graphic design experience in a design agency.Must be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)An enthusiastic attitude, passion for design excellence, and strong work ethic and strong creative skills and a portfolio of work that demonstrates their passion.***All applicants must include a link to their portfolio as part of their application and/or resume. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered***Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design is a must.Minimum of 5 years of graphic design experience in a design agency.Fluent and excellent command of written and verbal communication in English.Strong Portfolio: You demonstrate originality, innovation, and multi-disciplinary thinking through your work.Versatile and able to work in print, web, social and digital platforms including email marketing and associated design best practices.Be able to take initiative and proactively come to the table with new ideas to push forward the creative work.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with internal team and clients, consultants, and suppliers.Ability to execute and work in a collaborative studio. Knowledge of products and resources. Well-organized problem solver. Resourceful, curious, inspired and creative.Applicants must be able to commute to the studio.Applications with no resume and portfolio will be automatically eliminated.Responsibilities:Work closely with In house design team, various disciplines, senior leadership, and vendors.CreatingCollaborate with project stakeholders to determine scope, deliverables, and timelines.Maintaining a very high design standard and meticulous attention to detail.Problem solving attitude and ability to work independently on projects.Communicate effectively with vendors and teams to address clients' needs.Maintains project schedules, ensures all projects are completed in agreed upon timelines and oversea project management. Strive to reduce rework, errors, and omissions Demonstrate excellent personal time management Strive for design excellence - innovation, uniqueness, and strategyCreate full retail branding includes: creating identity, brand guidelines, large scale architectural assets for retail, designing packaging, way-finding, applying the brand identity to environmental communication assets, and - across various touch-points.Contributing to assets across print and digital platforms.To apply, send us a cover letter highlighting why you would be the perfect candidate, and an up-to-date rsum with a portfolio to info@ampersandstudioinc.com