Communications Officer, Graphic Design

University of Toronto; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Toronto—Hart House, within the Marketing and Communications department, seeks a Communications Officer, Graphic Design to craft brand-aligned graphics for digital and print, liaise with stakeholders, and support student groups with design reviews.

The role involves ensuring consistency across assets, delivering print and digital materials, and staying current with design tech and industry standards.

Formación

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in graphic design for print and digital materials.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Experience creating motion graphics and animated content with After Effects.

Responsabilidades

• Produce promotional and outreach materials; design graphics for digital and online media.
• Consult with clients on briefs and direction of creative development.
• Provide art direction for print and digital materials and ensure brand consistency.

Conocimientos

Graphic design

Motion graphics

Educación

Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in a related field

Herramientas

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Descripción del empleo

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Date Posted: 10/06/2026
Req ID: 50462
Faculty/Division: VP & Provost
Department: Hart House
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00047976
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About us:

Hart House is a centre for experiential education outside the classroom at the University of Toronto. Since it opened in 1919, Hart House functions as a place where students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the broader community connect with each other and the world. Through an array of co-curricular programming in the arts, dialogue and wellness, Hart House works with local and international partners to foster community and to create innovative learning opportunities for students. Hart House operates from a historic facility on the St. George campus, as well as a 150-acre farm in Caledon, Ontario, offering a wide range of services through a social enterprise model that generates revenue to support its student-focused programming on all three University of Toronto campuses.

The Marketing and Communications department develops and implements marketing and communication plans, strategies and tactics to support the strategic goals of Hart House. We promote Hart House’s programming and services through Hart House owned and campus run media and channels as well as external media. Our primary areas of focus include supporting Learning and Community programming, Hart House Fitness Centre, Hart House Hospitality services and Hart House Theatre. In addition, we also provide support to the Warden’s Office, Advancement, Staff Relations, Information Services Desk, Facilities and other areas of Hart House as needed. We implement a wide range of marketing and communication strategies to build lasting connections with our diverse audience groups including students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, clients, members and the broader community.

Your opportunity:

The Communications Officer, Graphic Design, reports to the Manager, Marketing and Communications, Learning and Community and will play an essential role in the creation and production of Hart House’s graphic design (digital and print). The incumbent is responsible for delivering graphic designs that reflect the brand standards of Hart House and the University. The role will liaise with internal and external stakeholders including vendors to produce and deliver any printed materials. In addition, this role will support the student groups through assessing print and digital materials designed by students to ensure consistent use and representation of the Hart House’s brand.

The incumbent will also provide occasional backup support for photography and videography, as required.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence).

Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing promotional and outreach materials; including but not limited to: designing graphic elements for digital and online media, developing graphic elements for digital and online media, developing motion graphics for screens and within promotional videos
• Consulting with and advising clients on graphic design, including developing client briefs and clarifying direction of creative development
• Providing art direction and creative services for print and digital materials that support the target objectives of audience and visual appearance; as well as, assessing print and digital materials for consistency of graphic elements and appropriate layout of text
• Liaising with clients to develop client briefs and clarify direction of creative development; and supporting project initiatives by developing project schedules, timelines and deliverables, and liaising with clients throughout projects to provide updates and ensure client needs and objectives are captured
• Ensuring the consistency of appearance amongst digital assets and maintaining a digital asset management system
• Presenting graphic design work to departmental clients for approval and reviewing and approving graphic design materials for publication
• Keeping well-informed on current technologies, best practices and industry standards

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in a related field; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experiencein graphic design, including the development and delivery of visual concepts and creative assets for print and digital communications, such as publications, advertising, email campaigns, infographics, presentations, websites, and branded marketing materials
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience creating motion graphics and animated digital content using software such as Adobe After Effects