Graphic Designer (I/O)

Njoyn; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to enhance their brand through innovative visual design. This role involves creating compelling graphics for various platforms, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring brand consistency across all materials. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in digital design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools, and a passion for inclusive design practices. Join a dynamic team where your creativity will thrive, and your contributions will significantly impact the user experience and brand perception.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of digital design experience, including banner design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools for various design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Designing engaging visual assets for print and digital media.
• Collaborating with internal clients to achieve marketing objectives.
• Managing design materials and overseeing production schedules.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Graphic Design

Digital Advertising

UX Design

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

3-year degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Animate

Job description

The Graphic Designer plays a critical role in enhancing the Sheridan brand through dynamic, engaging visual design. Working within the Marketing and Communications team, this role involves close collaboration to create high-quality, compelling visual assets across various platforms. The Graphic Designer is responsible for producing visually consistent and brand-aligned designs for print and digital media, including corporate communications, website assets, event materials, and advertising collateral. They will contribute to creative brainstorming and planning sessions to ensure each project aligns with strategic objectives and enhances the user experience.

What You’ll be Doing

1. Designing graphic applications such as collateral material, environmental graphics, publications, corporate identity and branding, media campaigns (e.g., out-of-home billboards, online banners, homepage takeovers, social media campaigns);
2. Collaborating with internal Sheridan clients and developing creative strategies to achieve marketing and design objectives;
3. Innovating brand extension items, brand peripherals, and imagery by creating proofs of concept, mock-ups, and presentation materials;
4. Organizing and managing design materials systematically, overseeing storage, and maintaining meticulous inventory records;
5. Researching and reviewing trending applications in both online and offline spaces, recommending enhancements that elevate Sheridan’s brand and user experience;
6. Meeting with internal partners and team members to determine design requirements, often engaging in multiple strategy meetings to clarify vision and objectives;
7. Representing the Creative Studio when consulting with both internal partners and external print vendors to ensure accurate and high-quality production;
8. Developing and maintaining the print production schedule, ensuring timely project completion and adherence to deadlines;
9. Collaborating with the Creative Studio team to ensure cost-effective and efficient production methods, while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure best quality;
10. Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on production statistics and design trends, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth;
11. Demonstrating a strong understanding of accessible design and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, proposing solutions that align with Sheridan’s corporate objectives and improve inclusivity and accessibility in design;
12. Utilizing Adobe After Effects and Adobe Animate to create engaging motion graphics and animations for digital campaigns;
13. Creating animated GIFs for online platforms to enhance engagement and brand appeal;
14. Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population, with a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You possess a highly collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor or train internal design teams and junior graphic designers to support establishing and achieving collective goals.

You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can prioritize multiple projects, with experience working with large-scale cross-functional teams.

You have demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects, creating designs that adhere to corporate objectives, standards, and style guides in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• 3-year degree in Graphic Design or related field;
• Minimum 5 years of digital design and online advertising experience, including banner design, production, and digital technologies that adhere to best practices in design optimization, usability, and functionality;
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy, After Effects, and Animate;
• Experience mentoring or training internal design teams and junior graphic designers;
• Experience in UX design across websites, mobile, and digital platforms, focusing on creating intuitive and impactful digital experiences.