Senior Graphic Designer

Blakes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join the Client Relations & Marketing department in Toronto. The role is hands‑on, shaping polished design across print and digital channels while mentoring other designers and upholding high creative standards.

You will translate business objectives into compelling visuals, collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies, and ensure accessibility and brand alignment across materials.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in graphic design or related field.
• Minimum seven years of progressive graphic design experience.
• Motion graphics and video editing experience are an asset.
• Agency or professional services experience is an asset.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and a range of polished print and digital work is required.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, high‑quality designs across print and digital channels.
• Translate business objectives into thoughtful visual solutions aligned with brand standards.
• Mentor and support other designers, providing constructive feedback.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and adapt as priorities evolve.
• Collaborate with external agencies and freelancers; review work for quality and accessibility.
• Translate complex information into clear infographics and data visualizations.
• Stay current on design trends and accessibility standards (AODA, WCAG).

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Creative judgement

Mentoring

Client relations

Print & digital design

Infographics & data visualization

Brand standards

Education

Graphic design degree or diploma

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Premiere Pro

After Effects

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes or the Firm), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, has an immediate opening for a Senior Graphic Designer to join the Client Relations & Marketing department in the Toronto office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Marketing, Brand & Digital, the Senior Graphic Designer is a hands‑on senior creative role responsible for developing polished, thoughtful design across print and digital channels. This role brings strong creative judgment, conceptual thinking and design expertise to projects, while mentoring other designers and helping maintain a consistently high standard of creative work across the Firm.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, high‑quality designs across print and digital channels, including invitations, advertisements, publications, RFP and business development materials, event signage, social media and web assets, electronic communications and video.
• Bring senior‑level creative judgment to projects, translating business objectives and stakeholder needs into thoughtful, polished visual solutions that align with Blakes brand standards.
• Mentor and support other designers by sharing expertise, providing constructive creative feedback and helping strengthen design practices across the team.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, asking the right questions, advising on creative solutions and adapting as priorities evolve.
• Collaborate with external agencies and freelancers as needed, reviewing design work for quality, consistency, brand alignment and accessibility.
• Translate complex information, including deal data, rankings and survey results, into clear, compelling infographics and data visualizations.
• Stay current on design, digital and accessibility trends, bringing forward new tools, formats and ideas that improve the quality and impact of the Firm’s creative work.
• Apply accessible design best practices and applicable AODA and WCAG standards to digital creative intended for broad audiences.
• Liaise with external vendors as required to support printing and production.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in graphic design or related field.
• Minimum seven years of progressive graphic design experience is required.
• Motion graphics and video editing experience are an asset.
• Agency or professional services experience is an asset.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and a range of polished print and digital work is required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong conceptual thinking and creative problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate business objectives and complex information into compelling visual solutions.
• Strong creative judgement and the ability to provide clear, constructive design feedback to other designers.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat and After Effects).
• Familiarity with generative AI design tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly), used responsibly and in line with brand and firm policies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, with experience creating polished presentations and templates.
• Strong understanding of contemporary design practices, brand standards and visual identity systems.
• Strong attention to detail with respect to layout, colour and typography.
• Strong prioritization skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Strong independent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make proactive recommendations.
• Client-service‑oriented, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organization and production management skills.
• Knowledge of accessible design principles and familiarity with AODA and WCAG standards.

Compensation

The anticipated annual salary for the Senior Graphic Designer position is $82,000 - $92,000. Salary levels will be determined commensurate with internal equity, market equity and experience.

Other Relevant Application Information

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation. While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening, and evaluating applications.

About Blakes

At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.