Graphic Designer III

Spectraforce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Group's Client Stories Studio is the digital storytelling and thought leadership engine for the Corporate Affairs division. The team creates omnichannel content — branded journalism, videos, interactive experiences, and infographics — to support internal and external communications across intranet, newsletters, executive messaging, and external channels.

We are seeking a versatile storyteller to craft multimedia communications for major initiatives and to provide creative support to CAPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital design, film, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7 years of overall experience in an agency or in-house creative environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Knowledge of filming, lighting, post-production and sound.
• Excellent knowledge of visual design principles and animation.
• Flexible team player, self-motivated, curious, ability to multitask and work independently.
• Strong storytelling skills and ability to craft narratives across channels.
• Comfort working with senior executives; ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; familiarity with client brand standards is a bonus; willingness to work outside regular office hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Driving leading-edge use of visual media - video, photography, interactive digital, infographics, animation – to tell client stories.
• Delivering on creative strategies with precision.
• Working closely with events teams to deliver content materials.
• Staying abreast of new tools, techniques and trends to evolve the team's creative assets.
• Supporting a collaborative, positive work environment with a focus on quality, innovation and teamwork.
• Fostering meaningful relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization and with third-party suppliers.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Video production

Animation

Brand storytelling

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design/digital design/film or related field

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Audition

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

CEROS

Job description

Duration: 1 year (Possibility of extension/Conversion)

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)

Degree/Level of Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital design, film, or a related field (or equivalent experience) journalism

Years of Overall Experience: 5-7 years

Preferred/Ideal Candidate Background: OCAD, TMU, Graphic design background, lives and breathes online coms, strong communication, attention to detail.

MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:

1.) Graphic design experience

2.) Abode creative suits

NICE-TO-HAVE

1.) familiarity CEROS

Job Description:

The Client Stories Studio is the digital storytelling and thought leadership engine behind the Corporate Affairs division of Client Group. Our content is designed to align to the external and internal communications goals of all areas of the organization. Our mission is to build stronger relationships with external audiences and colleagues by demonstrating how Client can add value to their lives.

The client Stories Content Studio creates omnichannel content that differentiates us from our competitors, including branded journalism, explanatory videos, interactive experiences, executive branding, event support, and attention-grabbing infographics.

Our distribution stretches across channels that are both internal – including intranet, newsletters, and executive communications – as well as the externally-facing channels, including Client Stories, our award-winning branded journalism site. Client Stories features content that is data-driven, proactive, and opportunistic. Content originally created for Client Stories is used across Client’s social, Marketing, and digital channels, and throughout our physical footprint.

We are looking for a versatile and creative storyteller to play an integral role creating compelling multimedia communications for major internal and external corporate initiatives, while also providing creative support to CAPA teams supporting businesses and functions across the Bank.

If you consider yourself to be:

• A creative thinker with innovative ideas who can turn an idea into outstanding visuals
• Experienced in delivering video, animation, and print strategies
• A team player who supports a collaborative working environment
• Exceptionally well-organized and effectively able to multitask under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and naturally inquisitive

Working closely with your CAPA colleagues, your key accountabilities include:

• Driving leading-edge use of visual media - video, photography, interactive digital, infographics, animation – to help tell client’s stories in compelling and engaging ways
• Delivering on creative strategies with precision
• Working closely with events teams to deliver a wide range of content materials
• Staying abreast of new tools, techniques and trends to continue to evolve and elevate the team's creative assets
• Supporting a collaborative, positive work environment with a focus on quality, innovation and teamwork
• Fostering meaningful relationships with colleagues in the department and stakeholders across the organization and with third-party suppliers

Required skills and experience for the job:

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital design, film, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least 3-5 years' experience in an agency or in-house creative environment
• Working knowledge of software design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe After Effects, Premier Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign);
• Knowledge of filming, lighting, post-production and sound
• Excellent knowledge of visual design principals and animation
• Flexible team player, self-motivated, curious, ability to multitask and work independently
• Strong storytelling skills and an ability to craft a narrative that runs across channels
• Demonstrated comfort working with senior executives
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects at once
• Familiarity with client brand standards is a bonus
• Must have some flexibility to work outside regular office hours as required