Graphic Designer

Metrolinx; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Graphic Designer for a 24-month contract to create integrated design solutions across various digital platforms. The individual will work on multiple projects to ensure alignment with corporate branding and marketing strategies, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in graphic design and solid experience in creating impactful visual communications.

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma or degree in Graphic Design or related discipline required.
• Training/experience in creative/graphic functions necessary.
• Industry knowledge in typography, illustration, photography, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides graphic design and production services across multi-channel purposes.
• Ensures design concepts align with marketing strategies and objectives.
• Develops professional quality video from concept to completion.

Skills

Creative/graphic functions

Branding

User experience strategies

Education

Diploma or degree in Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Multimedia

Tools

Adobe Master or Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

Contract Role upto 24 months

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Creative Department is looking for a Graphic Designer for a 24 month contract role responsible for creating on-brand, integrated, multi-channel design solutions, with a focus on digital products that support marketing strategies and business requirements. The role will get involved in projects from initial visual exploration to completion, including social media, websites, video / digital broadcast, motion graphics, print and photography.

What will I be doing?

• Provides graphic design and production services for internal and external multi-channel purposes
• Provides graphic design and production support for cross functional teams across the organization
• Ensures consistency and alignment with corporate and service brand standards
• Implements integrated design concepts in digital and print products and ensures their alignment with marketing strategies and business requirement objectives
• Supports relevant user experience strategies through the development of graphical and digital products, such as HTML 5 motion graphics, for multi-channel use from pre-pitch to delivery
• Develops graphical products for use in micro and corporate web sites
• Develops professional quality, broadcast ready video from concept to completion, including storyboarding, videography, sound editing and postproduction
• Supports the use of corporate, sub brand, program and project visual identities to achieve alignment and consistency, and to build brand integrity and recognition through all customer touch points
• Maintains database of images and artwork in a clear and organized manner, ensuring physical samples as well as, digital assets are properly archived
• Develops, builds and sustains relationships with internal customers across the organization to understand business requirements, deliver services based on expectations, and collect feedback that will drive improvements/enhancements to processes
• Works closely with Customer Experience and Marketing business units to ensure the development and execution of progressive design solutions that meet both departmental and corporate objectives
• Keeps up to date on emerging trends, behaviors and industry best practices associated with user experience and design initiatives
• Works within budgets outlined by project leads.
• Supports a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be a “best company to work for”.
  
  
  

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a diploma or degree in Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Multimedia or related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent, ad / design agency experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated training / experience in creative/graphic, branding, marketing and/or advertising functions.
• Experience creating design standards and visual identity systems is an asset.
• Prior experience working with creative agencies and related service contracts.
• In-depth industry knowledge and thorough understanding of best practices in typography, illustration, photography, color theory, motion graphics, multimedia authoring tools and corporate identity
• Expert understanding of branding principles and hierarchy.
• Expert knowledge of graphical software suites, such as the Adobe Master or Creative Suite, is required.
• Excellent tact, diplomacy, political acuity, and understanding of the public “pulse”.
  
  
  

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail] .

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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