Junior graphic design Jobs in Sherwood Park, AB

Please Note : This is a temporary position ending on or before September 1, 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Reporting to the Design Team Lead, the Junior Graphic Designer will provide graphic design assistance across a range of digital and print media to support NAIT’s strategic marketing and communications plans. The successful candidate must be adept at executing production-ready artwork, from big box ads to billboards and everything in between.

As a Junior Designer, assigned tasks will be largely production-based, with supportive opportunities to learn and grow along the way. You must be proficient at using industry-standard software to adapt and reformat artwork for social, web and out-of-home advertising. On the creative side, you will have opportunities to develop your own design work, from mood boarding and concept stages to executing final artwork.

To be successful in this role, you must work well independently but enjoy collaborating and learning from others. As a member of the design team, you will attend weekly virtual meetings with the rest of the designers and contribute to brainstorming. Working closely with the Design Team Lead, you must be comfortable receiving feedback and creative direction. As a member of the larger MarComm department, you will have opportunities to work cross-functionally with other in-house teams, including photo, video, web, marketing and communications.

While this position is fully remote, you may be required to occasionally travel to campus to attend photoshoots and in-person meetings.

Key Responsibilities :

• Attend weekly virtual meetings with a team of 4 other graphic designers
• Collaborate openly with others in the department, which may include brainstorming and mood boarding processes
• Assist the design team with resizing and adapting campaign artwork to meet various specs and formats
• Create compelling design treatments that align with the project’s objectives and NAIT’s brand guidelines
• Prepare final files for print and digital output
• Organize and archive design files in our DAM (Digital Asset Management platform)
• Help evolve the NAIT brand and update its brand guidelines

Skills & Abilities :

Qualifications :

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration :  $49, – $69, annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification – Technologist II).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume, cover letter and link to an online portfolio to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our . We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at .