Graphic Design Assistant (Co-op) - Winter 2027

Conestoga Students Incorporated; Kitchener; Remote; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid Sick Days

Paid time off for cultural events

Discounts at food services

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) seeks a Graphic Design Assistant Co-op to develop and implement promotional material for CSI events across campuses. The role supports branding updates, signage, and social media graphics under the Marketing & Communications Coordinator.

You must be enrolled full-time at Conestoga College, with proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and have access to Creative Suite. This position offers hands-on experience in a college environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a full-time program at Conestoga College and a fee-paying student.
• Preference will be given to a graphic design related program.
• Proficient in industry-leading software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; access to Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce, post, and distribute promotional print & digital materials for CSI events and activities.
• Update bulletin boards materials and calendars; ensure timely updates.
• Create ads and signage for CSI/CSSI services; produce social media graphics.
• Ensure branding is consistent with CSI standards; support marketing goals and campaigns.

Education

Enrolled in Conestoga College program

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position: Graphic Design Assistant Co-op

Location: Conestoga College – Doon Campus (work may occasionally be required or permitted at other locations or remotely)

Time Requirement: 35 hours per week (Some evenings and weekends may be required)

Reporting to: Sr. Graphic Designer

Hourly Wage: $23.15

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Conestoga Students Incorporated ("CSI") was founded in 1973 and is the official student association representing more than 21,000 students at all Conestoga College campuses. All full-time fee-paying students are the owners and customers of CSI, and we are dedicated to serving the students to the best of our ability.

CSI’s mission is to enhance student satisfaction and success by providing a variety of student services at a cost justified by the results. To achieve this mission, we are working to ensure students have access to skills development.

Why Join Us?

CSI is a team of enthusiastic individuals ready to assist students in their academic and professional ventures. CSI is committed to supporting its team members every step of the way through active coaching, and opportunities to develop the necessary skills for all professional fields.

• CSI’s student employees also have access to:
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid time off to observe culturally significant events
• Discounts at our food services outlets
• Employee engagement activities

For more information on what we do and the services we offer, please check out our website at: https://conestogastudents.com/

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Graphic Design Assistant (Co-op) is responsible for creating, developing, and implementing advertising and promotional material that will be used for activities and events on all campuses. This position is also responsible for creating and updating signage and corporate branding. It is important that the Graphic Design Assistant (Co-op) works extremely closely with all departments to ensure that the CSI brand and company image are accurately represented. In carrying out the duties of this position, a great deal of autonomy is exercised with final overview by the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. It is also important that the Graphic Design Assistant (Co-op) works extremely closely with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator to ensure that they are up to date on the basic overall operations of CSI’s promotional efforts. In all activities, it is crucial that the Graphic Design Assistant (Co-op) recognizes that service to students is a top priority.

You will learn to:

• Conceptualize and develop design solutions using principles of design and industry practices to create visual communications that meet the needs of the project.
• Communicate branding, promotional material, and other information persuasively and accurately, in oral, written, graphic and interactive media formats.
• Use effective interpersonal and collaboration skills to complete interdisciplinary projects that meet the requirements of all stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, produce, post, and distribute promotional print & digital materials for all CSI events and activities
• Ensure that all CSI Bulletin Board materials are printed accurately and in a timely manner to ensure bulletin boards are up-to-date
• Ensure monthly activity calendars are created and updated for all bulletin boards
• Create advertisements and signage for CSI/CSSI services, ensuring all are up-to-date and accurate
• Create social media graphics
• Ensure all CSI branding, information, and promotional material follow branding regulations
• Assist in ensuring the marketing and events goals and targets are met as outlined in the annual CSI marketing and events plan
• Ensure advertisements are submitted to Conestoga College for advertising CSI on all media outlets
• Assist in creation of front office and service area displays/artwork
• Ensure interoffice mail is arranged monthly for campus posters as needed

Other General Duties

• Work in accordance with corporate by-laws, policies, and procedures, particularly to the CSI Mission Statement
• Adhere strictly to health & safety laws, policies, and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality for business practices
• Work in an organized manner where detail, accuracy and confidentiality are critical
• Mandatory attendance at CSI related training days
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

This position spends long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which
can cause muscle strain. Lifting of supplies and materials up to 30lbs is required from time
to time.

Environmental Conditions

This position performs work from a suitable location of their choosing and may be faced with
frequent interruptions and meetings with others on a regular basis. Travel between
campuses and performance of work from home is required as needed. Some work may be
required after office hours and on weekends.

Sensory Demands

This position requires long periods of intense concentration. The incumbent must also spend
long hours on the computer, which requires visual focus, attention to detail, and high levels
of accuracy.

Mental Demands

This position is expected to manage and meet multiple competing deadlines, which can
cause significant stress. The incumbent also deals with a wide variety of people on various
issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be enrolled in a full-time program at Conestoga College and be a fee-paying student
• Preference will be given to those in a program related to graphic design or a related field
• Candidates must also be able to demonstrate the following:
  • Possession of a high-performance computer capable of running industry-leading graphic design software/programming
  • Current knowledge of and experience with industry-leading software and programming (especially Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
  • Access to Adobe Creative Suite
  • A creative mind, with proven ability to develop new design concepts, graphics/layouts
  • Ability to balance multiple competing priorities while maintaining quality of work and meeting deadlines
  • Consistent and reliable access to a stable internet connection

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

All students in this position must:

• Be in a full-time degree, diploma, or certificate program that has been approved for funding by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU)
• Be on a Co-op Work Term
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number

International Students Must:

• Hold a valid Canadian Co-op Work Permit that allows on-campus employment
• Adhere to all requirements stated on their Work Permit
• Adhere to all Canadian student visa requirements

Domestic Students Must:

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person (under the immigration act)
• Be eligible for OSAP, or another province's student financial assistance program, and show at least one dollar of need on their assessment. Or, be in receipt of funding from a First Nations band, or similar sponsoring agency, and provide a budget demonstrating financial need
• Provide a letter of explanation and budget demonstrating financial need if they are restricted from OSAP or another Provincial Government student assistance program. Restricted students are expected to be working toward bringing their student aid status back into good standing.

Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion

Conestoga Students Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment
without regard to any prohibited ground of discrimination. If you anticipate any need for
accommodations for disabilities in the process of applying, interviewing, or working, please
feel free to let us know as soon as possible and at any time, so that we are most equipped to
provide a barrier-free experience.

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