Social media/multimedia Designer

ProViso Staffing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a creative Social Media Designer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating engaging digital content across various social media platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work with a prestigious bank, contributing to brand management and social strategy. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio showcasing graphic design and motion graphics, along with a deep understanding of social media trends. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovative marketing solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Social Media designer.
• Advanced proficiency in design software.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, design, and produce engaging graphics and videos.
• Work closely with creative and strategy teams.

Skills

Graphic Design

Motion Design

Video Editing

Social Media Knowledge

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in art, design, or similar

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Premiere

Job description

Purpose:

• Business group: Brand Management The Social team is part of the Social and Content marketing team which sits under brand management.
• The team is looking for a creative and motivated social media/multimedia designer who will be responsible for ideating, creating, and designing best-in-class, digital-first, social media content. They must possess strong knowledge of the social media space and have a love for all things digital.

Candidate Value Proposition:

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their experience working at one of the Big 5 Canadian banks. The candidate will work alongside the bank’s Social Media team, but will focus efforts on strategy for bank’s Global Wealth and its brands.

Typical day in the role:

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Contribute to an inclusive work environment.
• Ideate, design, and produce engaging graphics, videos, animations, and other assets that embody, reflect, and champion Global Wealth’s brands for all social media channels.
• Contribute design and motion expertise to the strategy and planning of individual posts and our social media editorial calendars.
• Work closely with the social creative and strategy teams to establish and execute on brand guidelines and identity for Global Wealth brands’ social media channels.
• Ensure all work adheres to best-in-class industry guidelines and bank’s standards.
• Work as a teammate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment on various projects, campaigns, and initiatives while maintaining timelines and work quality.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with bank’s Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risk.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

• 5+ years of experience as a Social Media designer – agency or brand side
• Advanced Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects proficiency, Premiere.
• Strong graphic design skills and motion design skills with proven experience bringing a brand’s look and feel to life on social
• Strong video editing skills
• Advanced platform knowledge of Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram, including user behaviours, post specs, content formats, and trends
• ***NOTE: Please provide links to an online portfolio and any other samples of previous work when submitting resume.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Experience working with financial consumer brands
• Experience producing illustrations for clients

Soft Skills Required:

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• Creative, collaborative mindset with consistent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education:

• Diploma or degree in art, design, or similar; or extensive work experience demonstrating the above requirements.

Best VS. Average Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will have a diverse portfolio showcasing work across multiple brands, including examples of static graphic design, video editing, and motion graphics

Candidate Review & Selection: Two Rounds:

• 1st Round – 60 minutes (Microsoft Teams Video Call)
o Participants: Hiring Manager & Social Media Designer
o Introduction and discussion of the candidate’s experience
o Portfolio review with a focus on relevant projects
o Open Q&A based on the candidate’s work
o Overview of the role and expectations
• 2nd Round – 30 minutes (Microsoft Teams Video Call)
o Participants: Hiring Manager & Social Media Strategist
o Evaluation of cultural fit
o Assessment of social media knowledge and platform expertise
o Additional discussion as needed

Job Details

13228

Contract

1 year

Toronto