Graphic Designer

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Description:

STEMCELL Technologies Inc is a privately-owned biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life sciences research around the world. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products and ancillary reagents. We have over 400 science-oriented employees, including 100 PhDs/MScs, with the majority of our other employees holding a BSc or engineering degree.  Our goal is to create novel, useful, high quality, standardized products to facilitate cancer and related healthcare research.  We see ourselves simply as “scientists helping scientists”, standing by our customers around the globe to provide outstanding products, technical support and training.  Driven by our love of science, and our passion for quality, STEMCELL now delivers over 1500 products to more than 70 countries worldwide.  Currently we have an opening for a Graphic Designer in Vancouver, BC.

The Graphic Designer will work on a variety of projects including the creation of brochures, ads, booth graphics, retractors, posters, the design of websites, and the creation of various online marketing campaign elements such as HTML emails, banner ads and flash animation by working closely together with the Creative Director and the Copywriters on all aspects of design.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a graphic environment, minimum of 3 years experience
• Ability to develop and execute strong graphic design concepts
• A passion for design and the ability to relay this passion to the company
• Strong conceptual skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Highly proficient in PC environment, and possess advanced skills in Adobe Creative CS5 Master Collection, HTML, MS Office
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and willing to adapt design ideas to meet technical criteria and to support the company brand
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively to tight deadlines
• A team player that enjoys working alongside colleagues
• Hand drawing skills would be considered an asset

Applicants are required to submit their online portfolio.