Graphic Designer

The Marketing Department at Baycrest Foundation has an opportunity for a

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Position Type : Permanent Full-time

Shift Type : Day

Bi-Weekly Hours : 70 Hours

Posting Number : 8306

Union : Non-Union

Date Posted : September 30, 2024

Role Summary :

The main purpose of the Foundation Marketing Department is to develop and implement strategies to solicit funds from and steward all donors and supporters in order to help the Baycrest Centre to fulfill its mission to defeat dementia.

Responsibilities :

• Identifies, develops, fulfills marketing material opportunities and projects that support the objectives of all Baycrest Foundation departments and / or programs / services and ensures materials adhere to the Baycrest graphics standards.
• Expertly produces a diverse range of deliverables reports, newsletters, invitations, programs, proposals, videos, animations, email and social graphics, direct mail, signage, logos, branding, for traditional and digital media.
• Translates complex information into easy to digest graphic communications.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, creative agencies, to ensure design consistency and accuracy across different channels and platforms.
• Meets, discusses and identifies the needs required for each design item then works independently and / or with colleagues to bring to fruition.
• Collaborates and ensures schedules, timelines and production requirements are maintained for each project.
• Regularly stay on top of trends in branding, marketing, advertising and technologies, including AI to ensure innovative designs are developed while maintaining brand integrity and uniformity across Baycrest properties.
• Continually searches for ways to integrate AI into workflows and design projects to streamline various design activities, while maintaining brand standards.
• Ensure materials adhere to the Baycrest graphics standards.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Arts in graphic design or equivalent required
• 5+ years in a mid-senior level graphic design role
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, breadth of projects and execution of design. Only candidates with a portfolio will be considered
• Expert-level knowledge and use of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (i.e. Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Animate, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Working experience with Premiere Pro is an asset

• Agency experience required or demonstrated experience serving multiple clients across industry verticals, with analytical ability
• Strong technical knowledge of the multimedia production process : print (offset and digital), digital, including photography, illustration and animation.

Some video creation / editing is an asset. Strong knowledge of social media platforms and design specifications

• Knowledge of the most current trends, technologies and platforms (tools, trends, channels, media), including use of AI in workflows
• Experience in print magazine design and packaging is an asset
• Proactive and collaborative, with exceptional communication skills with a knack for clarifying creative requests and an openness to receive and act upon feedback for iterative improvement
• Demonstrated organizational and technical skills (with design systems) and the ability to prioritize projects and pivot as necessary under tight timelines
• Demonstrated practice of self-initiated continuing education and self-improvement in the area of design
• Experience in the Ontario healthcare marketplace or working for a charitable organization an asset

Additional Benefits :

• Competitive salary and vacation
• Opportunity to enroll in the Dental and Extended Healthcare Benefit Plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position.

All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ( AODA’).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.

org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check / vulnerable sector screen. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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