Graphic Designer

Program: Marketing and Communications

Status: Full-time Contract - Canada Summer Job (8 Weeks)

Hours: 36.25 hours/ week

Salary: $20 per hour

Date Posted: April 28, 2026

Closing Date: May 12, 2026

About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centers the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills. We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.

Position Description

Surrey Place is seeking a Graphic Designer for a summer position to build hands-on design experience in a fast-paced, real-world environment. In this role, you will apply and adapt your design skills within established brand guidelines to create a variety of visual materials for print and digital use to support brand awareness and conversion objectives. You’ll gain practical experience in layout design, branding, and content creation, building confidence through hands-on work, feedback, and iteration while learning how design supports marketing, communications, and fundraising goals in a nonprofit environment.

You’ll also strengthen and expand your skills in editorial layout, social media design, visual hierarchy, accessibility, and performance-based design-creating high-impact visuals for different audiences and platforms.

Main Responsibilities

The duties of the Graphic Designer are, but not limited to:

• Use Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create digital and print assets like brochures, directories, social media posts, etc.
• Assist with editing and formatting documents, including applying consistent typography, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Develop accessible, usable corporate templates for staff use.
• Collaborate with team members to understand project goals and incorporate feedback.
• Prepare files for print and digital distribution, ensuring materials are clear, engaging, and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Help organize and maintain design files and templates.
• Apply best practices and continue building skills in: Editorial layout and document design, Social media and campaign visuals, Accessibility and readability, Basic performance metrics (e.g., engagement, reach)

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is preferred.
• Familiarity with Adobe Create Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of layout, typography, or visual design principles.
• Good communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet assigned deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to take direction, ask questions and apply feedback.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Interest in nonprofit work or community impact is an asset.
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Eligibility

Eligibility for this position is contingent upon meeting the following requirements:

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with applicable provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.