Co-op Fall 2025 - Graphic Design, Marketing and Communications - 4-Months

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada as a design student to contribute to the Strategic Communications and Marketing team. You will play a vital role in promoting the brand through visual storytelling, while working alongside experienced professionals. This position offers the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment, manage multiple projects, and gain valuable industry insights.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in graphic design or visual communications.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• A strong portfolio showcasing creativity and design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of engaging graphics and digital assets.
• Translate statistics into infographics and animate messages for social media.
• Turn ideas into visuals while collaborating with communication teams.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Currently enrolled in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Realize your Impact: Our work enables customers to successfully navigate missions across diverse domains of operation. Your fresh perspectives and ideas have the power to shape real solutions, influence projects and drive meaningful change.
• Kick-start your Career: Immerse yourself in various industry facets, gaining insights that span from cutting-edge technology to project management. Elevate your resume with a distinguished company to set the stage for a rewarding career, while paving the way for future full-time opportunities within General Dynamics.
• Grow your Network: Work side by side with talented professionals who are excited to share their experience and develop your skills. Have meaningful interactions, ask questions, and build relationships that can lead to lasting industry connections.
• Balance your Life: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependant on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods. We champion work-life balance, ensuring you have time for personal endeavors and your professional aspirations.
  
  

Job Description

We’re looking for a creative and driven design student who’s passionate about visual storytelling. As a valued member of the Strategic Communications and Marketing team supporting Canada and the UK, you’ll play a key role in promoting our brand identity and helping us communicate clearly and compellingly—both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• You are a visual storyteller. You bring ideas to life through creative design. You’ll assist in the development of engaging graphics, layouts, and digital assets for use across a variety of platforms—including social media, internal communications, web, presentations, events, and more.
• You thrive on turning ideas into visuals. Whether it’s translating statistics into an infographic or animating a message for social media, you know how to simplify complexity through design. You collaborate closely with communication leads and stakeholders to ensure alignment with brand standards and messaging goals.
• You’re flexible and detail-oriented. You can juggle multiple design requests and pivot quickly when priorities shift. You take pride in delivering polished, high-quality work—even when timelines are tight.
• You understand the power of design in engagement. Your work helps people connect with our brand—whether it’s through an eye-catching internal campaign poster, a dynamic social media graphic, or a refreshed brochure layout.
• You’re eager to contribute to a small, high-impact team. You bring ideas to the table, seek feedback, and support a broad mix of marketing and communications projects.
• You have a sharp eye for detail. From typography and alignment to color accuracy and brand consistency. You review your work carefully and take ownership of catching errors before deliverables go live.
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field (formal enrollment in a co-op program is required)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); experience with video editing or motion graphics tools (like Premiere Pro or After Effects) is beneficial
• A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, design fundamentals, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Comfort working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• An interest in corporate branding, digital media, and marketing communications
  
  

The following would be considered strong assets:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word)
• A connection to the defence industry
  
  

Additional Information

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [e-mail].