Graphic Designer

Randstad Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Toronto is seeking a skilled Digital Graphic Designer to create engaging digital solutions and marketing materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Adobe Creative Suite, technical skills in HTML and CSS, and proven design experience. You will collaborate with teams to produce innovative digital campaigns and contribute to business goals. A portfolio showcasing digital design work is essential for application.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a digital graphic design role with a portfolio.
• Understanding of designing for user experience and web standards.
• Ability to articulate design choices clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital solutions focusing on user experience.
• Lead campaign concept presentations to stakeholders.
• Develop and execute video projects, including storyboarding.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Usability and accessibility knowledge

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Video production and storyboarding

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in graphic or web design

Tools

Dreamweaver

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Acrobat

Microsoft tools

Job description

As a Digital Graphic Designer, you'll be a key part of our Advisor Sales & Marketing Support team, which is dedicated to creating compelling and effective marketing materials. We're looking for a passionate and creative professional who thrives in the digital space. You'll use your skills to help design and deliver digital solutions that support our advisors and engage our clients.

Responsibilities

• Create Digital Solutions: Design and develop digital solutions with a focus on end-user experience and accessibility best practices.
• Lead Creative Initiatives: Research and present campaign concepts to stakeholders that can be adapted across various digital platforms.
• Produce Multimedia Content: Develop and execute video projects from start to finish, including storyboarding, production, animation, and post-production.
• Optimize Campaigns: Design and build wireframes, HTML email campaigns, and web landing pages, ensuring they are user-friendly and align with campaign goals.
• Innovate and Collaborate: Continuously identify opportunities to add value, share new ideas with the design team, and participate in brainstorming sessions with marketing and business partners.
• Manage Projects: Oversee design deliverables from concept to completion, ensuring projects stay on track and meet deadlines.
• Leverage Technology: Utilize approved AI tools to improve design efficiency and optimize marketing tactics.
• Maintain Brand Standards: Ensure all design work is consistent and technically accurate, with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of branding.

Qualifications

• Design Expertise: A strong understanding of usability, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility. You should be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Acrobat) and have experience with Microsoft tools.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap. Experience with video storyboarding and production, as well as building responsive landing pages and HTML emails.
• Proven Experience: A post-secondary degree or diploma in graphic or web design, along with three or more years of experience in a digital graphic design role.
• Communication: A clear and confident communicator who can articulate the "why" behind your design choices.
• Growth Mindset: A willingness to learn new programs and technologies and a proactive approach to improving processes and workflows.
• Bonus Points for: Bilingual (French & English); Marketing or creative agency experience; UX / UI experience; Knowledge of the insurance or financial services industry.

Summary

We are looking for a creative and skilled Digital Graphic Designer to join our team. You'll play a crucial role in creating and executing digital marketing materials that support our business goals. If you are a self-starter with a passion for design, a collaborative spirit, and a knack for detail, we encourage you to apply.

Note : If you are contacted for an interview, please be prepared to present a portfolio showcasing your digital design work, including examples of campaign creative, HTML emails, landing pages, and a video sample or highlight reel.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.