Senior Graphic Designer

Swoon; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Toronto is seeking a Creative Design Specialist for a contract role, focused on delivering high-quality design solutions. With a preference for candidates from an investment banking background, you will handle a variety of projects while collaborating with internal teams. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring both remote work and occasional in-office presence.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in graphic design in a corporate environment.
• Strong proficiency in PC-based environments.
• Demonstrated creative portfolio showcasing design skills.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality presentations and templates.
• Transform text-heavy content into visually engaging designs.
• Collaborate with internal teams on special projects.
• Log and track all project requests.

Skills

Graphic design

Desktop publishing

Adobe Creative Cloud

Portfolio presentation

Education

Post-secondary education in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat DC

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Creative Design Specialist

Line of Business: Capital Markets

Contract Duration: 18 months (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Potential for Extension: Yes

Potential for Full-Time Hire (FTE): Yes

Work Location: Hybrid - Toronto or Vancouver; currently remote with occasional in-office presence

Rotational Support: Shift 3PM - 12AM; also required to provide rotational workflow coordination and on-call rotational weekend support as needed

Overtime: Possible

Portfolio Submission: Required for all applications

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-quality presentations, templates, newsletters, invitations, and banner ads for internal and external use
• Transform dense, text-heavy content into visually engaging layouts, infographics, and custom illustrations
• Search and select appropriate digital images and vectors to support content design
• Create interactive forms and custom maps with asset / location data
• Ensure all designs adhere to company branding guidelines and are delivered on time
• Maintain quality control of all assigned projects and execute effective design strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams on complex and special projects
• Interpret client needs accurately and translate them into effective design solutions
• Log and track all project requests using a proprietary project management CRM
• Propose creative solutions and contribute ideas for operational and design process improvements
• Support training efforts and maintain up-to-date design skills
• Participate in weekend and after-hours support rotations as required

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in graphic design / desktop publishing in a fast-paced corporate environment (investment banking experience preferred)
• Strong proficiency in PC-based environments
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat DC
• Familiarity with print production and pre-press standards
• Demonstrated creative portfolio showcasing design skills and versatility

Education Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience

Interview Process

• Initial Interview with Team Leads (via MS Teams)
• Final Interview with Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Design