Graphic Designer
Your Role:
The Graphic Designer role at Maverick Agency requires critical creative thinking, steady attention to detail, excellent written, verbal and organizational skills, and the ability to often work as an individual with minimal supervision yet to contribute to team efforts. A passion for strategizing, designing, and championing beautiful design across a wide range of clients and industries, is also required. Work product includes a range of branding, print materials, website design, and at times other unique pieces.
Required Skills:
- • Experience creating unique and creative work including websites, posters, banners, booklets, menus, business cards, etc. to meet project requirements.
- • Ability to work with existing files to make changes or create new similar designs.
- • Adherence and understanding of print standards and best practices for layout and readability.
- • Good understanding of website design limitations and requirements.
- • Strong attention to detail in both design and source file structure.
- • Good understanding of digital and offset printing requirements and outcomes.
- • Self-motivation and ability to multi-task.
- • Ability to work closely with internal teams, clients and third party technology groups to deliver exceptional work.
Great Additional Assets (optional)
- • Client work experience.
- • Branding, logo design, and brand management.
- • Experience with mobile design.
If you think this may be a good fit, send a resume and examples of work. If we like what we see we will be in touch very soon. No phone calls please.
Project Manager
Maverick Overview + Culture
Maverick is a marketing agency.
We skillfully operate in the name of design, technology, and everything that makes you stop and stare. We partner with brands and drive success through brand strategy and engagement marketing.
Maverick is different because we strategically employ unorthodox solutions that deliver high impact results.
We are a tactically assembled team of the brightest designers, developers, writers, and strategists collectively crafting extraordinary solutions for clients who want to harness the power of stunningly functional creative.
We create experiences that people remember, connect with audiences, and define the most impressive profile for businesses and brands. Since our inception we have committed to push boundaries for clients; delivering extraordinary experiences, while exceeding expectations.
If you think you may be a good fit, send your resume now. If we like what we see we will be in touch very soon. No walk-ins or phone calls please.
Core Duties and Responsibilities include:
- • The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the successful development of both online and offline projects, working with a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team of resources to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on budget with complete accuracy.
- • Planning, scheduling and control of all project activities toward these objectives, applying technical, theoretical and managerial skills to satisfy project requirements, while building positive professional relationships with clients, suppliers, fellow team members and associates.
- • Working both independently and with team members to estimate costs for new project work, including change management elements on active projects.
- • Providing regular and frequent reports and updates on project status and budget, team progress, areas that require attention or improvement, and successes achieved
- • Development of specs for projects as needed.
- • Quality assurance and proof-reading of all project work.
- • Practices project management principles, methods and techniques; recommends process/proceduralimprovements.
- • Gather information and review metrics related to the performance of completed campaigns. Use information to create insights about the campaign’s success and recommendations for future improvements
- • Lias with and update clients, communicate with and perform client support
- • Performs other tasks as assigned and willingness to go above and beyond
- • You come with "batteries included"
- • A-players only
Desired Skills and Experience:
- • 5+ years of work related experience required, in role(s) that required careful data reporting, analysis and data collection from multiple, varied sources. Marketing, advertising, or communications agency experience an asset.
- • Experience in managing projects budgets and schedules for: Branding, Print, Broadcast, Marketing Campaigns, Websites, Digital Marketing – Online Display & Rich Media, Email, and Social Media projects
- • Proven experience in and successful management of projects with cross-functional teams (Client Marketing, Creative, Production, Strategy, Media, Interactive and Events)
- • A deep understanding of print production, marketing strategy, techniques and channels, broadcast production, website development methodologies and experience in managing websites in multiple programming languages is an asset
- • Strong understanding and continuous execution of the fundamentals of project management, including: Scoping Project Specifications, Scheduling, Risk Management, Issue Management, Change Management, etc.
- • Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
- • Strong leadership skills with a coaching communication style
- • You can handle projects, lots of projects, at the same time, while keeping your cool Self-motivation. You get the job done well, without wasting time, and without being asked
- • Ability to solve problems quickly, think creatively and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Bonus points if you…
- • Share a fondness for Red Bull
- • Are an ambidextrous foosball or ping ponger
- • Thrive in a fast pace and results oriented environment
Job perks:
- • Full benefits
- • Mobile phone plan
- • Competitive salary
- • Creative, fun and fast-paced office environment
- • Snacks and beverages
To be successful you will have extensive experience planning and organizing your own work and that of others, juggling multiple timelines, keeping the entire team on-time, projects and tasks on-track and on-budget all while fostering internal and external relationships. You will be digitally savvy with a strong understanding of how online and offline communications interact to create a complete brand experience.
FRONT-END DEVELOPER
Your Role:
Face it: technology is as much a part of you as you are of it. We know the feeling. We also know that you're a force to be reckoned with behind the keyboard due to your attention to detail, creatively charged mind and time-conscious strategy. What really sets you apart from the rest though, is your love for innovation and all things electrical. New technologies, languages, processes and refinements are constantly in your news feed, and somehow you manage to keep all that data incheck. We know what it's like when good isn't good enough for you, but with high standards comes high results. You might just find what you've been looking for here at Maverick.
Specifically, we're looking for a front-end developer who can code circles around the rest while always holding true to the original design plan. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Twig, JSON, and XML are a must, but bonus points to you if you also have some experience with Unix/Linux administration. Consistency is key, so your portfolio should include examples of cross-browser/platform development, mobile development, data-driven web applications (PHP/MySQL) and anything else you've got in your bag of tricks.
Required Skills:
- • Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Twig, JSON, and XML
- • Experience with coding for cross-browser and platform consistency
- • Mobile web development experience
- • Experience building data-driven web applications leveraging PHP/MySQL
- • Knowledge of popular APIs such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, etc.
- • Comfortable with layout and design applications such as Adobe CS
Bonus points:
- • Unix/Linux administration
- • Experience with version control systems (git)
- • Active participation in the developer community
- • Previous creative agency experience
If you're a part of a development community and have contributions you'd like to share, we'd love to see them too! Send them along to Maverick and include your resume. We'll be in touch if the timing is right!
JAVA EE DEVELOPER
Your Role:
Chances are, you've got quite the skill set to share. Technology is your life blood and staying up to date with the latest in all things tech is essential to your well being; that's why your chose this profession! Good idea, because there's also a chance that you're just who we've been looking for. Can you take an impossible challenge and show the team how easy it really is? Can you inspire others to create the greatest structures the internet has ever known? Can you take a concept and turn it into a flawless couple of function and form? We knew you could, so we think you should consider joining the Maverick team as a Java EE developer.
There's more to it than code lines and organization though! A successful applicant will have experience working with large-scale systems integrations, data feed management, prioritizing a steady flow of tasks and the all-important skill of bug hunting. You'll be tasked with building and maintaining some pretty awesome web projects, so the developer(s) we're looking forshould have a zoom lense for an eye and a mental map of the scale at hand. Application developmentat a multi-tiered, enterprise-level platform is an added bonus, but if you can learn the ropes fast enough no problem is too big (or small!).
Required Skills:
- • Expert, demonstrated knowledge of Java, Java EE, Spring MVC and Spring Data
- • Comfortable with objected-oriented PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Symfony framework
- • Experience with RESTful APIs and clients (RESTeasy)
- • Experience with servers Tomcat, Wildßy/Jboss, Nginx, Varnish, Redis and Elasticsearch
- • Experience with development tools git, intellij idea, vagrant, grunt
- • Experience building data-driven web applications and writing technical specifications
- • Exposure to front and back end systems integration, including inbound and outbound data feeds,data transformation, and creating custom components for frameworks, content managementsystems, or ecommerce applications
- • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, and XML
- • Unix/Linux administration
- • Experience with version control systems (git)
Bonus points:
- • Experience with Atlassian web applications such as JIRA and Bamboo
- • Mobile web development experience
- • Active participation in the developer community
- • Previous creative agency experience
Think you can fill these shoes? Show us how much of a self-starter you really are and send us an email with your resume and portfolio! If we like what we see, we'll be in touch.
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Your Role:
You're a mover, a shaker; you're the type of person who doesn't back down at the word 'no', instead you find a new way to the word 'yes'. Maverick is expanding rapidly, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. That's why we need someone like you to be the ambassador of Maverick across multiple industries, because you represent the best of what we have to offer. Professional, punctual, and a natural-born talent for communicating make you the ideal candidate, bolstered by your impressive business acumen and enthusiastic approach to driving interest and revenue through networking. The fun doesn't stop there though.
If you've got a mind for strategy and enjoy breaking new ground in unfamiliar territory, you've got our attention. The Account Director will be in charge of prospecting, researching, developing and executing long-term business ventures with old and new faces alike, so time management and organization are basically second nature to you. You have a vision in your head as tothe future of a brand, and you know how to get there. With your driven character and the kind of clientele we have access to, there's no telling just how perfect this partnership could be.
Assets:
- • Advertising, marketing, and design related experience
- • 3-5 years + of experience (with emphasis on new acquisitions)
- • Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written)
- • Post Secondary Education (with a focus in advertising, marketing or business)
- • Time management knows how to manage own time and tasks effectively.
- • Highly motivated and enthusiastic team player with a passion for marketing
- • Proven ability to grow account revenues year over year
If you're ready to shake things up a bit, send us an email and tell us how well you'll be at Maverick!
We are always looking for the best!
Let’s work together.
We create breakthrough experiences that drive authentic connections between brands and their audience. We offer excellent benefits, a stocked pantry, and an inspiring atmosphere. Let’s create exceptional experiences together.
-
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
+Graphic Designer-Calgary, Canada location
Your Role:
The Graphic Designer role at Maverick Agency requires critical creative thinking, steady attention to detail, excellent written, verbal and organizational skills, and the ability to often work as an individual with minimal supervision yet to contribute to team efforts. A passion for strategizing, designing, and championing beautiful design across a wide range of clients and industries, is also required. Work product includes a range of branding, print materials, website design, and at times other unique pieces.
-
PROJECT MANAGER
+PROJECT MANAGER-Calgary, Canada | St. Petersburg, United States | Freelance location
Maverick Overview + Culture:
Maverick is a marketing agency. We skillfully operate in the name of design, technology, and everything that makes you stop and stare. We partner with brands and drive success through brand strategy and engagement marketing.
-
CONTENT CURATOR
+CONTENT CURATOR-Calgary, Canada location
Your Role:
Maverick Agency is looking for a savant in the world of pop culture. Not only do you possess a knack for navigating the internet, you're basically a wizard when it comes to all things online. The Content Curator position requires someone with a mind that can make calculated decisions on the fly; someone with a talent for elite strategizing and still able to execute changes at a moment's notice. Applicants should have a background in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and some After Efects, with the aptitude to expand on their abilities as required. Curators should also possess a natural ability to relate to the general audience of the internet, organization bordering on OCD, and a serious respect for journalistic ethics.
-
FRONT-END DEVELOPER
+FRONT-END DEVELOPER-Calgary, Canada location
Your Role:
Face it: technology is as much a part of you as you are of it. We know the feeling. We also know that you're a force to be reckoned with behind the keyboard due to your attention to detail, creatively charged mind and time-conscious strategy. What really sets you apart from the rest though, is your love for innovation and all things electrical. New technologies, languages, processes and refinements are constantly in your news feed, and somehow you manage to keep all that data incheck. We know what it's like when good isn't good enough for you, but with high standards comes high results. You might just find what you've been looking for here at Maverick. -
JAVA EE DEVELOPER
+JAVA EE DEVELOPER-Calgary, Canada location
Your Role:
Chances are, you've got quite the skill set to share. Technology is your life blood and staying up to date with the latest in all things tech is essential to your well being; that's why your chose this profession! Good idea, because there's also a chance that you're just who we've been looking for. Can you take an impossible challenge and show the team how easy it really is? Can you inspire others to create the greatest structures the internet has ever known? Can you take a concept and turn it into a flawless couple of function and form? We knew you could, so we think you should consider joining the Maverick team as a Java EE developer.
-
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
+ACCOUNT DIRECTOR-Calgary, Canada location
Your Role:
You're a mover, a shaker; you're the type of person who doesn't back down at the word 'no', instead you find a new way to the word 'yes'. Maverick is expanding rapidly, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. That's why we need someone like you to be the ambassador of Maverick across multiple industries, because you represent the best of what we have to offer. Professional, punctual, and a natural-born talent for communicating make you the ideal candidate, bolstered by your impressive business acumen and enthusiastic approach to driving interest and revenue through networking. The fun doesn't stop there though.
-
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
+ACCOUNT DIRECTOR-Calgary, Canada location
Your Role:
You're a mover, a shaker; you're the type of person who doesn't back down at the word 'no', instead you find a new way to the word 'yes'. Maverick is expanding rapidly, and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. That's why we need someone like you to be the ambassador of Maverick across multiple industries, because you represent the best of what we have to offer. Professional, punctual, and a natural-born talent for communicating make you the ideal candidate, bolstered by your impressive business acumen and enthusiastic approach to driving interest and revenue through networking. The fun doesn't stop there though.