Freelance Graphic Designer

Sago Mini is an award-winning publisher of preschool apps and toys worldwide. We are supported by a team of artists, designers, developers, product managers, thinkers, and doers devoted to play. With over 100 million downloads and three subscription services featuring 45+ apps, Sago Mini brings thoughtful design to life for kids and parents worldwide. Along with Toca Boca and Originator, we’re part of the Piknik family – a collection of top-rated apps for kids in one subscription.

About the Role

Sago Mini is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our marketing team on a freelance basis to edit and create beautiful assets for our marketing materials. You will work closely with our team to develop new concepts as well as work within existing templates. Working hours for this role are incredibly flexible and will be based off of your own schedule in combination with business requirements.

About You

You possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in order to review and produce images that reflect brand guidelines. ​You are highly organized, positive and detail oriented. Your colleagues often refer to you as a champion of consistency who has high standards of visual execution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Editing photos and videos for paid and organic channels
• Creating graphics and new design layouts
• Working within Sago Mini brand guidelines and templates
• Strong understanding of typography and a knack for beautifully executing concepts

• Working with and across teams and internal stakeholders to execute the Sago vision
• Perform other design related tasks as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Experience creating visual assets for digital media
• Strongly skilled in Adobe Premiere, with After Effects experience a plus.
• Strong background and skillset in video and photo editing
• Impeccable attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong graphic design and layout skills
• Strong proficiency and experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Rush
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with motion graphic design and/or 2D animation experience an asset
• A self-starter with a strong sense of urgency
• Experience working with creative briefs and understanding project demands
• Comfortable taking art direction and incorporating feedback into deliverables
• Ability to be flexible and work on a variety of different projects

About the Process

• You’ll get an email response confirming we’ve received your application
• After review of your resume and portfolio, we’ll let you know within a few days if we’d like to schedule a follow-up
• If you’re moving ahead, we’ll book a call to learn more about your experience.
• If the interview is successful we will contact your references to confirm your previous experience prior to executing a contract

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Based in Toronto, Sago Sago Toys of Spin Master Limited a leading global children’s entertainment company that creates, designs and manufactures a diversified portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. We hire humble and collaborative people who care about doing great work. Sago Mini is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company.