Graphic Designer

Canadian Geographic; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company is seeking a highly skilled Graphic Designer to join their creative team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both print and digital design projects, ensuring the brand's visual storytelling is compelling and cohesive across various platforms. If you have a graphic design degree and at least 5 years of experience in editorial design, we want to meet you.

Benefits

Creative and collaborative environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in professional graphic design, focusing on magazines or editorial layouts.
• Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality layouts for magazines, reports, and marketing materials.
• Create and maintain brand identity systems including logos and typography.
• Develop engaging assets for digital platforms and participate in creative brainstorming.

Skills

Layout design

Branding

Visual storytelling

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Communication

Time management

Education

Graphic design degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML

CSS

Job description

We are a dynamic publishing company known for producing high-quality, visually compelling magazines and digital content. With a strong reputation in the editorial space, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Graphic Designer to join our creative team. If you have a sharp eye for layout, enjoy print media and the ability to carry a brand seamlessly across platforms, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

As a key member of the design team, you will report to the creative director and work on layout and design for our print magazines while also contributing to branding and digital design initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer with strong editorial instincts and a deep understanding of both traditional publishing and modern digital design.

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Graphic Designer with 5+ years of professional experience in print editorial design, web design, and branding. You will play a key role in conceptualizing and executing visually compelling layout design across print and digital platforms. Your eye for detail, strategic thinking, and ability to translate ideas into powerful visuals will help shape our brand’s presence and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality layouts for editorial projects including magazines, reports, catalogs, and marketing collateral.
• Create and maintain brand identity systems, including logos, typography, colour palettes, and visual guidelines.
• Develop visually engaging assets for websites, landing pages, and digital campaigns ensuring responsive design principles.
• Collaborate closely with the creative director, editors and writers to bring content to life with thoughtful and engaging design.
• Create digital assets for web, email newsletters, social media, and digital editions of our publications.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, present concepts, and incorporate feedback constructively.
• Manage multiple projects with varying timelines while maintaining attention to detail and creative excellence.
• Stay up to date on design trends, tools, and best practices in print and digital media.

Requirements

• Graphic design degree with minimum 5 years of experience in a professional setting, with a strong focus on magazine or editorial layout.
• Demonstrated expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator (Adobe Creative Suite). Knowledge of web design tools is a plus.
• Proven experience working with established editorial workflows, grids, and typography for long-form content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines on a fast-paced publishing schedule.
• Solid understanding of branding principles and ability to execute brand materials across multiple touchpoints.
• Experience designing for both print and digital platforms.
• Solid understanding of layout, typography, colour theory, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, editorial, key stakeholders).
• Experience with photography selection and art direction.

Bonus Skills

• Basic knowledge of HTML / CSS or working with CMS platforms.
• Experience with photography selection and art direction.

What We Offer

• A creative and collaborative environment in a respected publishing house.
• The chance to work on a prestigious and nationally distributed, top selling magazine titles.
• Opportunities to innovate and shape the visual direction of our publications.