SJC

Meet SJC. We create, publish and print best-in-class content. As Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower audiences across every platform. Owner and publisher of Canada’s most iconic portfolio of media brands (Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean’s to name a few), we provide incredible reach to an influential audience. SJC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the last 18 years.

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking, creative and collaborative team? Then come join us at SJC Content in the role of Art Director/Designer for a one-year contract.

Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director/Designer will push the envelope to develop cutting-edge designs. You’re able to visualize and execute creative solutions that engage and inspire our clients’ target audience. Even better, you are brilliant with all the latest design software and can deliver quality results quickly and efficiently.

In this role you will:

• Work from briefing documents to understand client challenges, objectives and brand strategies
• Collaborate with team members to develop fresh, exciting creative solutions during the conceptual stage through to production
• Develop graphics and layouts for multi-channels: in-store signage, flyers, online, etc.
• Execute creative concepts; and clearly communicate concepts and solutions to team
• Apply current design sensibilities to projects, with an excellent understanding of layout, typography, design and overall composition
• Interpret and communicate creative expectations and standards to photography studio
• Maintain creative and brand consistency across multiple channels
• Keeps abreast with trends in branding, marketing, advertising, and related communication industries
• Work on time-sensitive projects, multi-task and adhere to project requirements and deadlines
• Additional tasks as assigned

A bit about yourself:

• A minimum of 5 years experience working with an advertising agency/national retailer in a Designer/Art Director role
• A digital portfolio and/or website of your work
• Post-secondary education in related field: graduate of recognized graphics program or related field or equivalent to visual design
• A strong knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, brand development and creative process
• Proficient in Adobe CS (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Keynote/PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral, written, presentation) skills
• Strong organizational/planning skills, with the ability to manage workload issues and prioritize project needs
• Detail oriented, accurate and efficient
• Prior experience on-set with photographer(s) and crew members
• Video/animation experience an asset
• Positive working relationships built throughout the organization with a professional attitude
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and deal with ambiguity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, professional, courteous, astute with e-communication
• Must be reliable and willing to put in extra time as required to meet project deadlines

Working Environment

• The job is primarily performed from your home office with the occasional need to attend / work in other office locations.
• Occasional requirement for multi-tasking, simultaneous multiple urgent demands and / or work requiring attention to detail, subject to frequent, regular interruptions, or peak periods requiring an accelerated work pace or deadlines.
• Salaried job based on 32 hours / week, Monday to Friday. Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the organization is required. This job has no requirement to be on-call.
• Sustained requirement for manual dexterity / coordination for computer use.
• Sustained requirement for light physical exertion typical of an office job, such as sitting, standing, walking and operating office equipment.
• Regular requirement for low-intensity mental, visual or aural concentration for such activities as reading, inputting data, taking notes.
• Sustained requirement for high-intensity mental, visual or aural concentration such as analyzing large volumes of data, listening to calls / presentations or face-to-face interactions of a more complex nature.

If this sounds like you, click the apply link above!

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.

SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet.

SJC Perks

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and online health & wellness resources with Homewood Health
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• Exclusive employee magazine subscription rates
• 1-year complimentary Toronto Life Insider membership
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership
• Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.

SJC

Meet SJC. We create, publish and print best-in-class content. As Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower audiences across every platform. Owner and publisher of Canada’s most iconic portfolio of media brands (Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean’s to name a few), we provide incredible reach to an influential audience. SJC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the last 18 years.

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking, creative and collaborative team? Then come join us at Content in the role of Sr. Photo/Video Producer.

Summary:

Reporting to the Studio Manager, the Sr Photo/Video Producer will produce still and OLV productions with a key retail client. This role entails the production of all aspects of digital, video, mobile, social, signage, online and photography content creation. The successful candidate must communicate with the Creative team, Accounts Directors, third party vendors & freelancers for daily productions. The Sr Photo/Video Producer must have a keen eye for detail and a strong desire for promoting best practices and development standards. They must have a passion for building compelling digital marketing imagery across multiple digital channels.

• Division: Content
• Department: Studio
• Reports to: Studio Manager
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Status: Full-Time

In this role you will:

• Produce still photography and OLV video, working hand in hand with the PM, Creative and Account team at SJC. The Sr Photo/Video Producer must be an experienced Producer comfortable managing both photographic and video crew on a daily basis.
• Obtain and confirm project specifications; liaise with internal stakeholders and client for statement of work, provide quotations/estimates
• Ensure completion of all deliverables throughout the entire project lifecycle: end-to-end from requirements to post Implementation phases, working hand in hand with the PM
• Ensure resolution of project issues, identify dependencies, risks and determine mitigation plans
• Track and manage project scope during filming & production phase, deliverables and obtain formal approval of change requests
• For any automotive shoots, coordinating vehicle transportation for shoots; organizing and arranging vehicle
• Arrange pick-ups and transportation with client or SJC shipping team
• Manage talent and freelancer costs of any production and/or in-studio elements
• Book and manage staff and freelance photo and video crews
• Act as a casting producer and hire talent as needed
• Manage all talent holds and ensure availability and accuracy
• Create schedules for upcoming productions
• Coordinating and arranging lunch, dinner, craft services for production crew
• Advocate exceptional client value through negotiation of models and production crew rates
• Ensure all invoices are received and applied against the appropriate docket
• Ensure studio and shooting space is adequately prepared prior to shoot
• Collaborate with the studio team to share and book resources
• Model SJC’s Values and cultivates an environment of teamwork, diversity, accountability, openness, and excellence.
• Ensure all team members have all necessary information, materials and elements in a timely manner
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
• Contributes to the over success of the Content Department and Photo Studio.
• Maintain a high attention to detail.
• You are able to work in a fluid, often rapidly shifting environment.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

A bit about yourself:

• Post-secondary education in Photography or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 3-5 years working in a studio environment managing photo shoots and OLV productions.
• You have knowledge of Google Workplace/ G-Suite, MS Office Suite, understanding of Adobe CC and Keynote required.
• You are a critical thinker who can see the big picture but are adept at questioning details and assumptions, making recommendations and solving problems effectively.
• You thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy managing details.
• You can juggle competing deadlines, budgets and objectives while staying focused on critical tasks, prioritizing appropriately.
• Your have superior time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work according to deadlines
• You have an excellent understanding of photography and its process.
• You demonstrate a high level of trust, integrity, and diplomacy.
• You are self motivated, proactive and solution driven in nature.
• You have excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Relationship building is one of your strengths, you gain the trust and support of peers and partners quickly through common ground, collaboration and candor in difficult situations.

Working Environment

• The job is performed in a studio setting with the occasional need to attend / work in other locations for photo and video shoots
• Requirement for multi-tasking and managing urgent demands
• Required attention to detail and requiring an accelerated work pace or deadlines.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the production at hand is required.
• Sustained requirement for manual dexterity / coordination for computer use.
• Sustained requirement for light physical exertion typical of an office job, such as sitting, standing, walking and operating office equipment.
• Regular requirement for low-intensity mental, visual or aural concentration for such activities as reading, inputting data, taking notes.
• Willingness to see projects through to the end and able to work longer days or weekends when required

If this sounds like you, apply below!

SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet.

SJC Perks

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and online health & wellness resources with Homewood Health
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• Exclusive employee magazine subscription rates
• 1-year complimentary Toronto Life Insider membership
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership
• Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.

SJC

Meet SJC. We create, publish and print best-in-class content. As Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower audiences across every platform. Owner and publisher of Canada’s most iconic portfolio of media brands (Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean’s to name a few), we provide incredible reach to an influential audience.

HELLO! Canada, the country’s top-selling magazine on newsstands, is looking for an accomplished, creative, quick-thinking fashion & beauty editor to take charge of the magazine’s lifestyle pages. Ours is a high-profile, fast-moving weekly magazine and not for the faint of heart! You thrive on deadlines, trends, and pairing celebrity and royal looks with market pieces in the blink of an eye.

• Division: Media
• Department: Editorial & Creative
• Reports to: Editor in Chief
• Location: Toronto, Ontario (Keele & Lawrence)
• Status: Contract (mat leave opening)

What you’ll be doing

• Overseeing, assigning, writing, editing and sourcing HELLO! Canada’s multi-page weekly Lifestyle section in print (and contributing online features as needed)
• Co-ordinating Canadian At Home photo shoots with wardrobe when necessary
• Working with the sales team on ad integrations/sponsorships
• Assisting (writing, editing and contributing) with HELLO! Canada branded SIP
• Working alongside/managing the assistant fashion & beauty editor

What you have:

• At least five years as a fashion/beauty editor on a major media brand
• A far-reaching network of experts, writers and public relations professionals
• The ability to work independently and edit or write lively, crisp, clean copy on a dime
• The presence, professionalism and charisma to represent HELLO! Canada in the media, at events and on branded social platforms
• Superb time management skills and the ability to multitask
• A working knowledge of InCopy
• Flexibility with work hours

If this sounds like you, apply below!

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SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet.

SJC Perks

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and online health & wellness resources with Homewood Health
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• Exclusive employee magazine subscription rates
• 1-year complimentary Toronto Life Insider membership
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership
• Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.

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