Junior Designer, Graphics

DCM; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage for you and family

Tuition reimbursement

Collaborative and supportive team

Job summary

DCM, Data Communications Management Corp., is seeking a Junior Designer to support daily creative work across graphic design projects and client campaigns in a hybrid Toronto role.

You will grow your skills through collaboration with experienced creatives, build your portfolio, and contribute to print, digital, UX/UI, and motion design in a fast-paced marketing environment.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Graphic Design or related industry.
• 0-3 years related experience and training in an active design studio or agency.
• Proficient with producing creative work on Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); After Effects and Premiere Pro are assets.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily needs of the Graphics team across a range of design projects aligned with client strategies.
• Manage logo/brand identity, collateral, editorial, UX/UI, and ad layout for print and digital.
• Collaborate with teammates and incorporate feedback to strengthen final work.
• Stay current on design trends and apply them thoughtfully to client projects.
• Prepare client presentations and create AI-assisted design work when needed.

Skills

0-3 years design studio experience

Curious and adaptable

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in Graphic Design or related industry

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Framer

Figma

Canva

CapCut

Job description

DCM is a leading Canadian tech-enabled provider of print and digital solutions that help simplify complex marketing communications and operations workflow. DCM serves over 2,500 clients including 70 of the 100 largest Canadian corporations and leading government agencies. Our core strength lies in delivering individualized services to our clients that simplify their communications, including customized printing, highly personalized marketing communications, campaign management, digital signage, and digital asset management. From omnichannel marketing campaigns to large-scale print and digital workflows, our goal is to make complex tasks surprisingly simple, allowing our clients to focus on what they do best.

The Role

As a Junior Designer, you’ll support DCM's and our clients' daily creative work, while collaborating with talented people across multiple creative disciplines, so no two days will look the same. You are a curious, adaptable designer who loves to learn and isn’t afraid to dive into a wide range of projects. You’ll grow your skills, expand your portfolio, and learn from experienced creatives.

This is a hybrid role, working a minimum of 3 days per week in our Toronto office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily needs of the Graphics team, contributing to a wide range of creative and design projects that align with clients' business strategies
• Manage various types of graphic design projects, including:
  • Logo and brand identity development
  • Corporate and collateral design
  • Adaptive design
  • Editorial design
  • UX/UI design
  • Ad layout – print and digital
  • Social media content
  • Preparation of client presentations
  • AI-assisted design
• Collaborate with team members across multiple creative disciplines, contributing to brainstorming sessions
• Support and build on ideas and feedback from colleagues to strengthen the final work
• Maintain a high standard of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail across all deliverables
• Stay current on design trends and apply them thoughtfully to client work

Skills & Experiences

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Graphic Design or related industry
• 0-3 years related experience and training in an active design studio or agency environment
• Proficient with producing creative work on Adobe Creative Cloud tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; experience in After Effects and Premiere Pro is an asset
• Knowledge in packaging design, marketing and communications design, illustration, digital design (multimedia, UX/UI), motion and video is an asset
• Ability to use Framer, Figma, and Canva/CapCut is a plus

What we offer

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for you and family
• Tuition reimbursement to invest in your growth and career development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued and your impact is visible

Compensation

$45,000 – $50,000 CAD per year

Please submit your portfolio along with your application.

If you don’t meet every requirement listed above, we still encourage you to apply. We’re interested in the diverse experience, potential, and perspective you can bring to the team.

DATA Communications Management Corp. (DCM) is committed to equal employment opportunity, employs and does not discriminate against all qualified persons without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable federal and provincial laws. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please get in touch with us through the form at the bottom of the page (https://www.datacm.com/about-us/lifedcm/), so that we can ensure your equal participation.