Architect (Solution, Network, Infrastructure, Telecom, etc.) (Junior Network Designer)

BPT Staffing; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride is seeking a Creative Designer to translate campaign strategies into polished visuals across print, web, digital, video, and ads. You will design assets for campaigns, websites, social channels, and email, while upholding brand standards and accessibility.

You will collaborate with marketing to develop bold concepts, ensure high production quality, and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience in agency or in-house teams.
• 5+ years with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; Premiere/After Effects a plus.
• 3+ years using Canva.
• 2+ years using Figma with components, variants, Auto Layout and prototyping.
• Strong layout, branding and production skills.
• Excellent organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to stay current with design trends and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefs, campaign strategies, and marketing objectives into effective visual communications.
• Contribute to creative concept development, brainstorming and visual exploration for campaigns, brands and marketing initiatives.
• Design and produce creative assets for integrated marketing and advertising campaigns across print, web, digital, video, and other channels.
• Adapt campaign concepts and master creative into multiple sizes, formats, platforms and placements while maintaining consistency and creative quality.
• Design website pages, landing pages, campaign microsites and other digital experiences per brand UX/UI.
• Apply responsive design and UX principles with focus on Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed performance.
• Develop digital advertising artwork for Meta, display, Pinterest, Reddit and other channels.
• Create organic and paid social graphics, including static, carousel, animated, short-form formats.
• Design email marketing graphics and templates.
• Design print and out-of-home materials including posters, brochures, billboards, signage.
• Create and produce video content for digital advertising and social.
• Apply brand standards across all materials; evolve visual systems and guidelines.
• Source and edit imagery; manage assets and templates.
• Collaborate with teams to support campaign objectives and channel needs.
• Participate in reviews and manage multiple assignments to deadlines.
• Stay current with trends and technologies in design.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Layout optimization

Creative production

Organization & time management

Independent work

Design trends & tech

Visual storytelling

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Canva

Figma

Job description

At Stride, we proudly partner with foundations and not-for-profit organizations to raise critical funds through professionally managed lottery programs. Our work helps generate millions of dollars annually in support of life-changing healthcare initiatives, groundbreaking research, and essential community services across Canada. By combining strategic insight, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to our clients’ missions, we help deliver high-impact results that make a real difference in the lives of Canadians.

The Creative Designer has extensive and in-depth creative skills, and develops compelling, brand-aligned creatives across various marketing channels. This role works closely with marketing and creative team members to translate campaign strategies and creative concepts into polished, effective materials that perform consistently within the marketing campaigns.

Job Responsibilities

Creative & Campaign Development

• Translate creative briefs, campaign strategies, and marketing objectives into effective visual communications.
• Contribute to creative concept development, brainstorming, and visual exploration for campaigns, brands, and marketing initiatives.
• Design and produce creative assets for integrated marketing and advertising campaigns across print, web, digital, video, and other channels.
• Adapt campaign concepts and master creative into multiple sizes, formats, platforms, and placements while maintaining consistency and creative quality.

Digital & Web Design

• Design and build website pages, landing pages, campaign microsites, and other digital experiences using established brand and UX/UI best practices.
• Apply responsive design and user-experience principles, with consideration for Core Web Vitals and Google PageSpeed Insights performance standards.

Digital Advertising & Social Media

• Develop digital advertising artwork for platforms including Meta, display/programmatic, Pinterest, Reddit, and other digital media channels.
• Create organic and paid social media graphics, including static, carousel, animated, and short-form formats.
• Design email marketing graphics, templates, and other supporting campaign assets.

Print & Out-of-Home

• Design print advertising and marketing materials, including newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, direct mail, posters, signage, inserts, and other collateral.
• Develop creative for out-of-home advertising, including billboards, transit, digital displays, and other large-format applications.

Video & Motion

• Create, edit, and produce video content for digital advertising, social media, websites, presentations, and other marketing applications.

Brand & Visual Assets

• Apply established brand standards consistently across all creative materials, including typography, colour, imagery, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Support the development and evolution of brand identities, visual systems, templates, and brand guidelines.
• Source, select, and appropriately use photography, illustration, stock imagery, iconography, and other visual assets.
• Retouch, resize, manipulate, and optimize imagery for different media and production requirements.

Production, Quality & Asset Management

• Prepare production-ready artwork and files according to specifications for print vendors, media partners, digital platforms, and other external suppliers.
• Review and proof creative materials for accuracy, consistency, technical specifications, and overall quality before release.
• Apply accessibility principles to the design, including typography, colour contrast, readability, and visual hierarchy.
• Maintain organized working files, templates, and final assets using established naming conventions and file-management processes.
• Collaborate with marketing, copywriting, digital media, program, and other internal teams to ensure creative supports campaign objectives and channel requirements.
• Participate in internal creative reviews and incorporate feedback accurately and efficiently.
• Manage multiple creative assignments simultaneously while meeting established production schedules and campaign deadlines.
• Stay current with design trends, digital platforms, advertising formats, production techniques, and emerging creative technologies.
• Support additional creative and marketing initiatives as required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional graphic design, creative design or related experience, preferably within an agency, marketing department or a fast-paced in-house creative environment.
• 5+ years of experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier - After Effects experience would be an asset
• 3+ years of experience with Canva
• 2+ years of experience with Figma, using advanced tools such as components, variants, Auto Layout, variables, prototyping etc.
• Strong understanding of design layout optimization, visual communication, branding, and creative production.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to stay current with emerging design trends, technologies, platforms, and creative tools.

Find Your Freedom at Stride:

At Stride, we're all about ensuring our team thrives as a valued member, look forward to:

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across the employee career journey,
• An Employee Assistance Program where you can access counselling and coaching sessions,
• Focus on talent management, including career and skills development,
• Candidates who are offered a position will be required to complete pre-employment checks

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Gold Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant