Senior Designer

Royal Roads University; Area B (Shawnigan Lake); On-site; CAD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Royal Roads University is seeking a Senior Designer to create brand concepts for print and online advertising across corporate and department programs. The role involves shaping the brand visually on a global scale and collaborating with Creative and Marketing teams to set strategy and project parameters.

The Senior Designer will project manage tasks, work with a relatively independent approach, and contribute to a dynamic marketing environment at the university.

Qualifications

• A degree in Graphic Design and a minimum of 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of print production, digital publishing and multi platform design including web, social media, and email communications.
• Enthusiastic and effective as a team member with strong understanding of organizational goals and values.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Professional qualifications including GDC credentials are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create overall brand or “big picture” creative for all aspects of the RRU brand.
• Develop concepts for print and online advertising for corporate and department programs.
• Shape the visual representation of the RRU brand for global perception.
• Collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to develop strategy and project parameters.
• Project manage tasks and work autonomously.

Skills

Print design

Web design

Adobe CC

Team player

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Print production software

Social design tools

Job description

Be part of an innovative, dynamic organization

At Royal Roads University we pride ourselves on creating a work environment that mirrors the philosophy and values that underpin the programs we offer our learners. The curricular themes of leadership, conflict management, sustainability and entrepreneurship are ingrained in the structure and daily operation of our university. A career at Royal Roads University means being part of an innovative, dynamic organization. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a workplace culture where we value creativity, accountability and caring, and where teamwork, service excellence, innovation and having fun are the norm, not the exception. Take the first step in joining our team by browsing our current employment opportunities.

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Royal Roads University is located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. This land has been part of the fabric of the life of Indigenous communities long before Hatley Castle was built, and it will be long into the future. It is with gratitude that we now learn and work here, where the past, present and future of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff come together. Located in one of Canada’s most beautiful National Historic Sites, RRU is just minutes from downtown Victoria, British Columbia and is surrounded by old growth forest and awe-inspiring ocean and mountain views. RRU is a special-purpose university that delivers high-quality applied and professional programs. Established by the provincial government in 1995 through the Royal Roads University Act, RRU was created with a unique mandate and governance structure to respond to the labour market needs of British Columbia. RRU has over 34,000 alumni in 92 countries. With a reputation for innovation, RRU is a leader in the delivery of blended learning programs, which combine intensive residency experiences with online course work.

Requisition #

T0047.1

Job Title

Senior Designer

Division Department

Royal Roads University -> Office of the Vice President, External Relations -> Marketing -> Creative Services

Recruitment Type

Limited Term

Category

Marketing & Communications

# of Hires Needed

1

Closing Date

October 01, 2026

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Creative Services, the Senior Designer creates overall brand or "big picture" creative for all aspects of the RRU brand by developing concepts for print and online advertising for the corporate business and/or individual departments or programs, as well as products that facilitate the institutions goal of growth. Ensuring that their work meets the Society of Graphic Designer of Canada (GDC) professional standards of best practice, the Senior Designer shapes how RRU is visually perceived on a global basis by developing the visual representation of the RRU brand. The Senior Designer works with the Creative and Marketing teams to develop creative strategy and project parameters. The Senior Designer is expected to project manage their tasks and to operate on a relatively independent basis.

Job Requirements

• A degree in Graphic Design and a minimum of 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Advanced knowledge of print production, digital publishing and multi platform design including web, social media, and email communications.


• Enthusiastic and effective as a team member with strong understanding of organizational goals and values


• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications


• Professional qualifications includingGDC credentials are considered an asset

Additional Information

This is a temporary, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week for a term of 6 months. This position has been evaluated at MPT-C with a salary range of $78,723 (minimum) to $92,515 (midpoint) to $106,305 (maximum) per annum. Employment offers will normally be made between the minimum and midpoint of the range and are determined by knowledge, experience and internal equity. The University is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit package.Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Royal Roads University values and appreciates the interest of all candidates who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the employment contract. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [e-mail] so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. ALL COMPETITIONS WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 P.M. ON THE DATE OF CLOSING