Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) - Toronto, ON

March of Dimes Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer for an 18-month contract in Toronto. The role involves creating diverse design solutions that align with the organization's brand and accessibility guidelines. The designer will collaborate with various teams to enhance marketing efforts and ensure all materials are accessible. Applicants should have a strong graphic design portfolio and experience in inclusive design practices.

Benefits

Industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in graphic design for non-profits or agencies.
• Portfolio demonstrating various visual styles and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual branding standards and graphic designs for marketing.
• Collaborate with internal clients and manage design projects.
• Ensure all materials produced are accessible for people with disabilities.

Skills

Graphic Design

Communication

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe XD

Job description

Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) - Toronto, ON

Senior Graphic Designer (18 month Contract) - Toronto, ON

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

Vision:An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.

Mission:To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

We actively encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of disability, as well as individuals who have a strong understanding of accessibility best practices in graphic design. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Marketing and Communications, the Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) will have the opportunity to conceptualize and craft diverse design solutions that adhere to MODC's style and brand guidelines and prioritize accessibility.

As our Senior Graphic Designer, you'll be an integral part of the Marketing and Communications team, where your ideas and insights will amplify MODC's marketing efforts and elevate our visual branding. You will engage with various program and business areas within MODC, identifying unique graphic design needs and delivering customized designs that drive success.

This is an 18-month, full-time contract.

Responsibilities:

· Develops, maintains, and serves as an internal resource on visual branding standards for the organization

· Receives briefings and evaluates marketing and communications plans to create graphic designs that increase awareness of March of Dimes Canada and promote greater engagement in its mission.

· Builds relationships and liaises with internal clients – identifying and coordinating their graphic design needs.

· Collaborates with copywriters and digital team members to develop materials together.

· Handles a range of work, including the creation of English and French graphic identities and logos, digital and email marketing assets, infographics, print collateral, reports and publications, stationery and templates, etc.

· Oversees the work of suppliers such as photographers, illustrators, and printers to ensure quality work delivered on time and on budget.

· Manage junior staff, e.g. interns, on seasonal and as-needed bases.

· Ensures all materials produced are accessible for people with disabilities.

· Stays current with industry standards.

Qualifications and experience:

· Post-secondary degree in graphic design.

· Five years’ experience working for a non-profit, corporate, public sector or agency environment.

· Graphic design portfolio demonstrating a variety of visual styles and deliverables in digital media.

· Experience in designing digital assets, marketing collateral, brand identities, and presentation slides/templates. Experience with video and multimedia would be an asset.

· Knowledge of AODA and strong familiarity with leading practices for accessible and inclusive graphic design

· A clear understanding of how to drive engagement primarily through digital channels

· Solid intuition, detail-oriented, with a passion for design, especially in relation to branding and marketing.

· Self-initiator who's naturally energized by new ideas and insights from others, able to prioritize projects, communicate progress, work under pressure, and deliver within tight deadlines.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

· Web design experience including prototyping using Adobe XD .

· Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign).

· Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Hybrid work arrangement (our office is located at 99 Duncan Mill Rd., Toronto, ON M3B 1Z2)

How to apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume by June 8, 2025.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

Contributing to our important mission:creating real change for people with disabilities

Joining aleading national charitywith a history of impact and a future full of possibility

Enjoyingindustry-leading employment incentives and benefits

Supported in yourprofessional growth, development, and success

Included in ourempathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer atmarchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at [e-mail]

We value the health & safety of our employees

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

Need accommodations? We're here to help!

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.