Graphic Designer

JUMP Math; Toronto; Remote; CAD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

JUMP Math is seeking a Graphic Designer to lay out content using InDesign and Illustrator, transforming manuscripts into print-ready layouts and digital formats. The role collaborates with editors to ensure quality, adheres to formats/styles, and makes design revisions as needed.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) 3‑month contract; fully remote work may be possible. Salary ranges from $57,000 to $62,000 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience using InDesign and Illustrator.
• Graphic Design degree or diploma, or equivalent work experience.
• Textbook-format publishing experience is an asset.
• Figma experience is an asset.
• Vector illustration skills are an asset.
• Production pre-press experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lay out manuscripts using InDesign following production standards.
• Ensure writers’ art manuscripts are of adequate quality at handover.
• Create artwork using Illustrator following guidelines.
• Collaborate with editors and writers to resolve design issues.
• Ensure layouts meet deadlines and are timely.
• Coordinate with other designers for consistent layouts.
• Report status of files and production issues at meetings.
• Perform other design work as required.

Skills

Visual design

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Graphic Design degree or diploma

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft 365

Figma

Job description

Organization Description:

JUMP Math is a federally registered Canadian charity with an equity-driven mission to transform children’s experience with math learning and empower them to achieve their full potential. At JUMP Math, we believe every child can not only learn math but love it. Our evidence-based, Preschool to Grade 8 math program empowers teachers to help over 600,000 students annually in classrooms across the globe to master important foundational math skills.

The JUMP Math program was started in 1998 by award-winning mathematician, author and playwright, Dr. John Mighton, later becoming a registered charity in 2002. Rooted in science of learning research, this innovative program builds upon the best aspects of math programs from around the world, providing a uniquely structured instructional resource that is changing the way math is taught and opening doors to brighter futures for every student it reaches. Learn more at: www.jumpmath.org.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Publications, the Graphic Designer is responsible for laying out content in an accurate, suitable, timely, and appealing manner, using mainly InDesign and Illustrator to transform manuscripts to print-ready and digital layout. The Graphic Designer coordinates with other team members to ensure quality and consistency of output, ensuring that in-house files are in compliance with specified formats/styles. The Graphic Designer also makes suitable revisions or changes in overall design (or new design as needed).

This is a full‑time (37.5 hours/week) 3‑month contract role. This role may be fully remote.

Salary Range:

$57,000 to $62,000 per year based on experience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lay out manuscript using InDesign following JUMP Math production standards and guidelines
• Ensure that writers’ art manuscript is of adequate quality at production handover
• Create artwork using Illustrator, following standards and guidelines
• Work with editors and writers to resolve design issues/problems
• Ensure layouts are completed in a timely fashion and deadlines are met
• Coordinate with other Graphic Designers to ensure quality and compatibility of layout
• Report at weekly production meetings, updating on status of files and production issues
• Other design work as required

Skills:

• Strong design capabilities and sensibilities
• Proficient computer skills on PC – Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft 365
• Good communication, written and oral
• Strong multi‑tasking, organizational, time‑management skills

Personal Attributes:

• Detail‑oriented
• Technically minded
• Creative
• Quick, adaptable, and flexible
• Self‑motivated
• Team player

Education and Experience (minimums):

• 2 years’ experience using InDesign and Illustrator
• Post‑secondary Graphic Design Degree or Diploma or equivalent work experience
• Textbook‑format publishing experiencean asset
• Figma experience an asset
• Vector illustration skills an asset
• Production pre‑press experience an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest. Qualified candidates will be interviewed as applications are received until a suitable candidate is hired. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

JUMP Math is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you require accessibility accommodation, please indicate in your application. Application is only open to those legally eligible to work in Canada.