Assistant designer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Company Description

UHN is Canada's No. 1 hospital and the world's No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 members of TeamUHN, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education at UHN and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union : Non-Union

Site : Toronto General Hospital

Department : Communications & Brand

Reports to : Manager

Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Salary : To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status : Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date : JJune 22, 2025

The Graphic Designer is an integral member of the Communications and Brand Strategy Team. They are a visual storyteller that engages, informs, and inspires. Reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Digital Communications, the Graphic Designer takes concepts and ideas and creates visual representation for both print and digital media that align with the UHN brand and its representative sub-brands. The individual maintains UHN brand integrity, understands branding and marketing, has extensive experience and expertise in graphic design principles, software tools, industry trends and is part of the design process from concept to final product.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to conceptualize and create visual designs that effectively communicate messages, ideas and concepts that meet UHN strategic priorities, objectives and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that designs meet organizational brand expectations and standards, express ideas accurately, and represent UHN standards of excellence across all platforms.
• Work independently as well as cooperatively with Communications and Brand Strategy team in coordinating multiple design projects simultaneously, setting and meeting project timelines, and ensuring materials stay within budget and meet UHN quality standards.
• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video.
• Collaborate, brainstorm and strategize with multiple teams on a wide range of materials that may include marketing and digital campaigns, program collateral, publications, newsletters, brochures, flyers, signage, presentations, interior / exterior branded décor, among other materials, to meet project requirements and provide creative solutions.
• Develop concepts with the use of design software and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of colour theory, typography, imagery, and composition that enhances readability and visual impact.
• Manage the design and uploading process of all assets to project management software, databases and CMS.
• Knowledge of print and digital design standards and specifications. Manage print files and liaising with external printers and vendors.
• Understanding of file formats and resolution requirements for different design projects.
• Manage priorities to meet multiple deadlines while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Build strong relationships with team members and other departments to foster a collaborative working environment.
• Create accessible documents that can be posted online and comply with W3C and AODA.
• Think creatively to execute fresh, new design campaigns, graphics and layouts.
• Collaborate and engage with clients, designers, photographers, printers, and vendors.
• Produce production-ready final deliverables according to specs for print and digital execution.
• Translate production projects from concept to final approval, ensuring the integrity of the creative concept maintained.
• Use effective time management and organizational skills to maintain a continuous workflow, meet multiple deadlines and manage workload according to established priorities.
• Participate constructively in team meetings, working sessions, and problem-solving tasks.
• Maintain the proper process for edits and final sign-off.

Qualifications

Please include a link to your online portfolio to share samples of your work

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr