Graphic Designer

Torys LLP; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their dynamic Marketing and Business Development team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the design team to create visually compelling branded content across various platforms, including advertisements, brochures, and presentations. This innovative firm offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while ensuring you receive essential training and support. If you are passionate about design and eager to contribute to impactful marketing initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of graphic design experience, preferably in a professional services firm.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite and MS Office, especially PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Design branded materials for various marketing initiatives and proposals.
• Collaborate with the design team on templates and graphics for pitches.

Skills

Graphic Design

Communication Skills

Client Service Orientation

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing or Design

Tools

Adobe Product Suite

MS Office

CRM Software

HTML

Sitecore

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

The Graphic Designer supports the Graphic Design Lead (together, the "design team") and the broader Marketing and BD (MBD) department on various projects and contributes to the design and production of Torys’ branded content across a range of marketing and business development initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

Design

• Work closely with the design team to triage and respond to requests from the broader MBD team and the firm in delivering on design and production of branded material and templates for a range of firm assets, including advertisements, brochures, publications, invitations, conferences and event materials, marketing and campaign collateral, web graphics and other tools needed to promote and position the firm in the market.
• Collaborate on the design of templates and graphics on proposal and pitch designs.
• Support the BD team on pitches and proposals for graphic design input on proposals and related materials, including PowerPoint presentations.
• Respond to PowerPoint presentation requests, including assisting in the development of new templates and PowerPoint design assets.
• Lead the design and creation of the firm’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) menus as well as any requests for bespoke menus for clients within certain industries.
• As part of the design team, progress a range of design requirements related to firm initiatives, including but not limited to:
  • Thought leadership design
  • Photography sourcing
  • Web and animation graphics
  • Social media banners and graphics
  • Other ad hoc requests.

Administration

• Assist with tracking and reporting for other departmental initiatives such as client presentations and webinars.
• Support various departmental projects and initiatives as required.

Attributes & Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Design or equivalent experience to successfully complete the essential requirements of the role.
• 2-3 years of related experience, preferably in a professional services firm.
• Experience using a CRM software, HTML and Sitecore is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe product suite, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint specifically.
• Strong client service orientation combined with the ability to manage multiple client needs at the same time.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well both independently and collaboratively within a team environment and iterate on design materials with a view to both meeting brand standards and the needs of the matter at hand.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Resourceful and independent working style that fosters identifying and sourcing missing information, feedback or external resources.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Sound judgment including the ability to deal with confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Determined with a can-do, hands-on approach; driven by delivery and end-results.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Additional Information

This position is part of our hybrid work model with 4 days in the office per week. As part of our onboarding, new hires are required to be in the office more often for the first few months of employment to ensure they receive the requisite cross training.