Motion Graphics Designer

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years; we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.

Our Headquarters in Kingsville, ON is currently seeking a Motion Graphics Designer to join our innovative Marketing Team! The essential function of this role is responsible for creating static/motion graphics and animations that are visually stunning for a variety of print and digital platforms (mainly Social Media). Design skills also include being able to incorporate typography, visual effects, photography and potentially sound to create something memorable.

Values:

To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design - your main job is to create static/motion graphics and animations that are visually stunning for a variety of print and digital platforms (mainly Social Media). Design skills also include being able to incorporate typography, visual effects, photography and potentially sound to create something memorable.

Have a keen eye for detail - Attention to the details of your projects and aesthetics, as this will ensure that the final product grabs attention.

Collaboration – Communicate and work efficiently to create a final product that is visually alluring.

Creativity – Work collaboratively by bringing new, creative ideas to the table and contributes to the success of the marketing team.

Adaptation and optimization - Use a wide range of devices to access information, shares design which will be viewed on multiple devices/platforms, while being able to adapt and optimize the motion graphics for different screen sizes and resolutions

Project Management – Project management and multi-tasking, deadline-driven and deliver projects in a timely manner—and within budget—is essential.

Stay up to date on industry trends - the digital world is constantly changing, so staying up to date with best practices and current trends ensures employability; refining your skills and exploring new techniques and ideas to help you push the boundaries of graphic design and create something astounding.

Education/Background Requirements:

• A University Degree/College Diploma preferred in visual arts with specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications or completion of a college diploma program in graphic arts is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in social media strategy creative design and branding required.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Proficient Knowledge in all features of Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator among others.
• Understanding of animation principles, Typography, 3D design, Graphic Design, Video Editing and Social Media
• Must be a team player that can work autonomously, recognizing resources and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate an idea.

Please note: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put in place.