Brand & Editorial Designer – 12.5‑Month Contract

Grain Farmers of Ontario; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Farmers of Ontario is seeking a Creative Specialist for a 12.5-month temporary role in a hybrid work arrangement based in Guelph, Ontario. You will manage brand identity for Grain Farmers of Ontario and Good in Every Grain, guiding staff and vendors while producing print and digital materials for multiple campaigns and events.

The ideal candidate brings a graphic design degree, 4+ years of layout experience, and strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Illustrator,

Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent in graphic design or related field.
• 4+ years of layout and design experience.
• Magazine layout experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design, visual communication, and brand management.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and working knowledge of WordPress/HTML.
• Knowledge of print and digital production processes and creating materials for various formats.
• Knowledge of digital asset management and file organization.
• Excellent organizational and multi-project management skills; ability to work independently and with teams.
• Excellent consultation, collaboration and interpersonal skills to understand client needs and guide brand use.
• Experience in the Ontario agricultural industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage Grain Farmers of Ontario and Good in Every Grain brands, maintain brand guidelines, and guide staff and vendors.
• Lead visual design and layout for Ontario Grain Farmer magazine (nine issues annually) and other publications.
• Collaborate with departments to provide design advice and creative services for programs and projects.
• Create engaging communications materials including publications, marketing collateral, signage, vehicle wraps, and digital assets.
• Coordinate with external partners on brand use, production, printing, and delivery of creative materials.
• Manage the communications asset library with photos, videos, templates and related files.
• Develop and maintain procedures for storing and organizing digital artwork and layout files.
• Support organizational events and communications team activities; build cross-team relationships.

Skills

Layout and design experience

Magazine layout

Graphic design

Brand management

Visual identity

Digital asset management

Collaborative / Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Agriculture industry knowledge

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

WordPress

HTML

Microsoft 365

Education

Graphic design diploma

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

WordPress

HTML

Microsoft 365

Job description

Grain Farmers of Ontario is seeking a Creative Specialist for a 12.5-month temporary role in a hybrid work arrangement based in Guelph, Ontario. You will manage brand identity for Grain Farmers of Ontario and Good in Every Grain, guiding staff and vendors while producing print and digital materials for multiple campaigns and events.

The ideal candidate brings a graphic design degree, 4+ years of layout experience, and strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Illustrator,