Editorial Designer – New Business Proposals

ChangeMakers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ChangeMakers seeks an Editorial Designer to elevate their business proposals and pitch presentations through compelling visual storytelling. This full-time role requires collaboration with creative teams to create polished, on-brand layouts using tools like PowerPoint, Word, and Keynote, fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a designer or editorial designer.
• Strong portfolio showcasing proposals and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design business proposals.
• Develop layouts and visual narratives in established brand style.
• Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Visual communication

Creativity

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Keynote

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Editorial Designer – New Business Proposals

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Editorial Designer – New Business Proposals

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The Editorial Designer will play a key role in supporting new business proposals, RFP responses, and pitch presentations. You will bring visual storytelling to life by transforming content into polished, on-brand layouts across PowerPoint, Word, and Keynote. You are someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands the importance of brand alignment, and can balance creativity with structure. Working collaboratively with the growth and creative teams, you’ll elevate how ChangeMakers shows up in every new business opportunity.

You’re detail-oriented and passionate about visual communication. You bring structure to content and create designs that make complex ideas easy to understand. You take ownership of your work, manage multiple deadlines, and proactively offer design solutions. You also value being part of a team—supporting others, sharing your expertise, and helping build a creative culture that’s about pushing for better, together.

You will be expected to work from the downtown Toronto office for a minimum of three days per week.

**Portfolio is required for the submission of this role**

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the growth, marketing, and creative teams to design compelling and visually consistent business proposals and presentations
• Expert use of PowerPoint, Word, and Keynote to develop high-quality layouts, visual narratives, infographics, and templates
• Design and format documents within established brand guidelines while elevating the visual quality and storytelling impact
• Ensure alignment between content structure and visual hierarchy to improve clarity and engagement
• Work with complex templates and creatively solve layout challenges under tight timelines
• Provide quality control and proofing for final deliverables
• Participate in internal briefings and project planning sessions
• Proactively suggest design improvements and creative enhancements based on industry best practices
• Maintain organized file structures and version control

Must have:

• A strong portfolio showcasing design samples from previous roles, especially proposals, presentations, and document-based work
• 3+ years of experience as a designer or editorial designer in an agency, corporate, or consulting environment
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Keynote
• Strong understanding of layout, visual hierarchy, typography, and branding
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Nice to have:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign)
• Experience with Microsoft 365
• Working knowledge of AI tools (ChatGPT)

We are ChangeMakers

ChangeMakers is a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy, creative, marketing, communications, and Indigenous engagement, our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.

ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms—a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas we generate, and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and other historically marginalized groups.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with human rights and accessibility legislation.

At ChangeMakers, we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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