Communications and Design Specialist

Prodigy Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation package

Annual performance based bonus

Social events and celebrations

Job summary

Prodigy Group seeks an experienced Communications and Design Specialist to deliver high-level internal and external communications, marketing materials, and visual content. You will independently manage deliverables from concept through completion, ensuring brand consistency and clear English messaging.

In this role, you will create content for announcements, newsletters, profiles, and websites, while designing professional marketing materials and maintaining Prodigy's visual identity across

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Graphic design experience with layout, typography, and visual content.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Canva and Photoshop.
• MS Office familiarity, especially PowerPoint.
• Experience creating content for websites and social media.
• Attention to detail and brand consistency across materials.
• Organized, able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support presentations, corporate communications, and business materials.
• Create clear content for announcements, newsletters, profiles, and website updates.
• Translate technical information into professional content with brand voice.
• Develop content for Prodigy's digital and social channels.
• Design marketing and corporate materials including proposals, brochures, and visuals.
• Maintain Prodigy’s visual identity and branding across materials.
• Create/edit graphics, layouts, photography, and assets.
• Support templates and branded materials across the organization.
• Keep website and digital content current; clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Strong writing

Graphic design

Content creation

Branding and visual identity

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Web and social content

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Prodigy is seeking an experienced Communications and Design Specialist to provide high level support in the development and delivery of internal and external communications, marketing materials, and visual content across the organization. This role requires a strong communicator and writer with advanced graphic design skills, and the ability to independently manage communications and creative deliverables from concept through completion.

Who We Are:

Prodigy is a North American Construction Management firm based in Toronto, Canada, with offices in Vancouver, Montreal, and Chicago. We specialize in Institutional, Retail, Hospitality, and Corporate construction, focusing on the North American market.

At Prodigy, our people serve as the driving force behind our path towards greatness. This collective dedication, encompassing our executive team, senior management, and our highly talented field-level professionals, has propelled Prodigy to rapid success and a solid industry reputation. In doing so, we've built a diverse and inclusive team where each member's unique experiences and perspectives enrich our collective journey. Our commitment is to ensure that every team member feels empowered to embrace their authentic selves and to provide every team member with the opportunity to reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to the communities we serve.

If you're someone who finds inspiration in these types of projects and shares our commitment to relationships, trust, accountability, Inclusivity, and honesty, we invite you to become a part of our team.

Please visit our website to learn more about our organization.

As the Communications and Design Specialist you will:

• Support the organization with presentations, corporate communications, and other business materials.
• Create clear and engaging content for company announcements, presentations, newsletters, project profiles, website updates, and other corporate materials.
• Work with internal teams to gather information and translate technical or project related information into clear, professional content.
• Ensure written communications are accurate, well structured, and consistent with Prodigy's brand and voice.
• Support the planning and creation of content for Prodigy's digital and social media channels.
• Develop written and visual content highlighting company projects, employees, milestones, and initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining the company's website and ensuring information remains current and professionally presented.
• Monitor content performance and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Design professional marketing and corporate materials, including presentations, proposals, brochures, project profiles, social media graphics, signage, and other branded materials.
• Maintain consistency across Prodigy's visual identity and brand standards.
• Create and edit graphics, layouts, photography, and other visual assets.
• Support the development of templates and branded materials for use across the organization.
• Maintain and update website and digital content as required.
• Clerical and administrative duties as required.

About You:

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English and the ability to produce clear, polished, professional content for internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated graphic design experience with a strong understanding of layout, typography, formatting, and visual communication.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Canva and Photoshop.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.
• Experience creating content for websites, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, formatting, and brand consistency across written and visual materials.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Creative, resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Competitive pay and vacation package
• Annual performance based bonus
• A fun, people-first culture with regular social events and celebrations

Prodigy Group is strongly committed to an inclusive selection process, being barrier-free, and fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Prodigy Group provides accommodation, accessible formats, and communication support for the recruitment process upon request. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment process.