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Graphic Design Specialist – Strategic Partnerships

Company: Coopers Staffing (on behalf of a premier enterprise client)

Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid / Remote options if applicable)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary/Pay Rate: CA$18.25 - CA$25.00 per hour

Date Posted: October 19, 2026

Apply Direct: Coopersinc.co/careers

Are you a talented visual storyteller looking to elevate your career with a major, well-known brand?

Coopers Staffing is actively recruiting a Graphic Design Specialist for Strategic Partnerships on behalf of one of our top enterprise clients. If you have a passion for corporate marketing, brand identity, and high-impact visual design, this is your opportunity to build exciting partnership proposals and corporate engagement collateral that get noticed.

We are looking for an adaptable, fast-paced team player who thrives under deadlines and understands how to bring data and corporate branding to life.

Key Responsibilities (What You'll Do)

As a Graphic Design Specialist, you will report directly to the Senior leadership team and collaborate closely with the Corporate Partnerships and Operations divisions. Your essential duties include:

• Brand Continuity & Alignment: Master established enterprise brand guidelines to ensure flawless visual consistency across all corporate sponsorship, client acquisition, and partnership marketing collateral.
  
• Proposal Production & Data Visualization: Lead the creative development of comprehensive partnership proposals. Consolidate complex performance metrics into polished, professional, and easily digestible charts and visual layouts.
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal marketing, digital, operations, and community relations teams to seamlessly integrate corporate sponsors into branded assets.
  
• Asset Creation: Design dynamic brand installations, digital signage, LED displays, and specialized media advertisements directly for corporate sponsors.
  
• Quality Assurance & File Operations: Execute precise proofreading, quality control, and robust file management (archiving, formatting, and secure distribution) under tight timelines.
  

Requirements

Job Requirements & Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must bring a mix of foundational design principles, software expertise, and strong communication skills:

• Education: Post-secondary degree or diploma in Graphic Design or a related visual arts field.
  
• Experience: 1+ years of professional graphic design experience (agency or corporate environment preferred).
  
• Software Expertise: Highly proficient and efficient in Adobe Creative Cloud—specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
  
• Motion Graphics: Solid experience working with motion design and animation, specifically using After Effects for dynamic digital displays and corporate installations.
  
• Design Acumen: A meticulous eye for detail, excellent foundational design sense, and a deep understanding of corporate typography.
  
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional grammar, proofreading, and verbal communication skills. Ability to take direction well and pivot based on constructive stakeholder feedback.
  
• Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional extended hours or weekends during high-profile client activation windows.
  
• Portfolio: A digital portfolio or curated link to work samples must be submitted to be considered.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: CA$18.25 - CA$25.00 per hour (based on experience).
  
• Enterprise Exposure: Work with a massive, reputable brand name to instantly elevate your portfolio.
  
• Growth: Collaborative, high-energy environment with opportunities to learn complex cross-departmental operations.
  

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your design career? We want to see your work!

1. Visit our official careers page at Coopersinc.co.
   
2. Submit your updated resume and a link to your digital portfolio.
   

Coopers Staffing is an equal opportunity recruitment firm. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.