Graphic Designer, VPI (Value Partners Investments)

Canada Life Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Health benefits

Mental health benefit

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Share ownership

Employee discounts

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Value Partners Investments (VPI) is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to join our Winnipeg-based team. You will design marketing materials, support digital campaigns, and help communicate investment concepts through compelling visuals.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will collaborate across departments, build a strong portfolio, and grow your graphic design and content creation skills through hands-on experience and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, or related field.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Familiar with PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Create marketing materials such as newsletters, presentations, brochures, reports, and sales support materials.
• Support planning and design of event-related materials (invitations, agendas, landing pages, promos).
• Develop and distribute email marketing campaigns using platforms like Constant Contact.
• Create graphics and content for social media channels to support brand awareness and engagement.
• Assist with website updates and ongoing digital content management.
• Collaborate with colleagues to transform complex information into clear visuals.
• Contribute ideas to improve quality and consistency of marketing materials.
• Grow graphic design, digital marketing, and content creation skills through mentorship and hands-on experience.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

Email marketing

Social media content

Brand communications

Education

Graphic Design degree or diploma

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graphic Designer, VPI (Value Partners Investments)

Description: Permanent Full Time

Value Partners Investments (VPI) is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is passionate about visual storytelling and wants to build a strong foundation in graphic design, digital marketing, and corporate communications. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to create engaging marketing materials, support digital campaigns, and help communicate complex investment concepts through compelling visual design.

We're looking for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and excited to develop their career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our Company

Founded in 2005, Value Partners Investments (VPI) is a Winnipeg-based investment firm that currently manages over $7.3 billion in assets through nine investment funds, as well as through Value Partners Investment Counsel (VPIC), which provides discretionary investment management services to affluent families across Canada.

Our mission is simple: to build client wealth by investing wisely and communicating clearly. Over the past 20 years, we have fulfilled that mission by creating more than $3.6 billion in investment gains for our clients.

What You Will Do

• Create marketing materials such as newsletters, presentations, brochures, reports, and sales support materials.
• Support the planning and design of event-related materials, including invitations, agendas, landing pages, and promotional content.
• Develop and distribute email marketing campaigns using platforms such as Constant Contact.
• Create graphics and content for social media channels that support brand awareness and client engagement.
• Assist with website updates and ongoing digital content management.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to transform complex information into clear and engaging visual communications.
• Contribute ideas that improve the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of VPI's marketing materials.
• Continue developing your graphic design, digital marketing, and content creation skills through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and feedback.

What You Will Bring

• Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong visual design skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from others.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts through effective visual communication.
• Exposure to digital accessibility standards, social media content creation, website management, video production, or digital marketing is considered an asset.
• A portfolio showcasing academic, internship, freelance, volunteer, or professional design work.

Why This Role Is Great for Emerging Talent

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career designer looking to gain broad experience across graphic design, marketing communications, digital content, social media, email marketing, and website management.

You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, broaden your skillset, and build a portfolio that demonstrates real-world impact.

If you're excited about design and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed above.

The base salary for this position is between$57,100 - $85,600 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’reunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financial,physicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’relooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers,communitiesand each other.Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.

• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.

• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.

• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

Learn more about Canada Life .

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.