MFRE Graphic Designer

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The MFRE Graphic Designer is a part-time term position at The University of British Columbia, supporting the Master of Food and Resource Economics program and related marketing materials. You will design graphics for LinkedIn, posters, class visit presentations, newsletters, and other communications, coordinating with MFRE staff and reporting to the Academic Director.

This role requires a three-year graphic design program and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint, with

Qualifications

• Three-year graphic design program completed.
• Minimum two years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to work with equity, diversity and inclusion considerations.

Responsibilities

• LinkedIn graphics: design post graphics to align with branding.
• Posters: create professional posters for recruitment and events.
• Class visit presentations: design PPT templates and visuals.
• Industry insights posters: produce brochures and digital graphics.
• Newsletters: design elements and layouts for multiple issues.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Graphic design

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Three year Graphic Design program

University degree in a relevant discipline preferred

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

Dreamweaver

Director

Flash

Mac

Windows

Job description

Staff - Non Union Job Category M & P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Hourly - Graphic Design and Illustration, Level A Job Title MFRE Graphic Designer Department Master of Food & Resource Economics | Associate Dean Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Portfolio | Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Compensation Range $36.36 - $52.25 CAD Hourly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date August 25, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The MFRE Graphic Designer is a part-time term position, responsible for designing and preparing graphics to support the marketing and promotion of the Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) Graduate Program and the Micro-Certificate in Environmental Metrics for Sustainability Reporting. Organizational Status Reports to the Academic Director, MFRE and works closely with MFRE staff.

Work Performed

Provides overall graphic design work for the MFRE program including creative direction (thumbnails, layout, navigation mapping) and options for special projects, refines design, produces media elements (illustration, photography), and implements the final design in its medium (prepress, print co-ordination and art direction).

• LinkedIn Graphics - develops twice weekly LinkedIn post graphics to align with program and micro-certificate branding promotions.
• Posters - creates professional poster designs for program recruitment and events.
• Class Visit Presentations PPT and Videos - designs visually engaging PowerPoint slide templates and graphics for class visits in Sauder and Economics as well as external Universities.
• Industry Insight Series Posters (Paper and Digital) - produces supplementary poster graphics for recruitment and program visibility.
• Newsletters - designs graphic elements and layouts for up to 6 newsletters annually.
• Performs other duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Inappropriate or ineffectual design would result in poor “messaging” and promotion in recruitment and communication vehicles that could result in loss of students, low recruitment and negatively impact the brand, profile and reputation of the Program and University.

Supervision Received

Works independently and reports to Academic Director, MFRE who provides general guidance on all projects as necessary. May be asked to work collaboratively with other projects and programs based on the nature of the task.

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three year Graphic Design program. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in print design, art direction, project management and web design.
• Experience in design for print including prepress and printer co-ordination required.
• Experience in marketing, communications and branding an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Powerpoint.
• Basic knowledge of Dreamweaver, Director, and Flash.
• Expertise using both Mac and Windows.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, training, project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].