Graphic Designer

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid - 4 days a week on-site

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 1 year (with potential for extension and conversion)
• Pay Rate: C$33.00–C$40.00 / Hour (CAD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Travel Requirements: Not required

The TD Stories Studio is the digital storytelling and thought leadership engine behind the Corporate Affairs division of the client's group. Our content is designed to align to the external and internal communications goals of all areas of the organization. Our mission is to build stronger relationships with external audiences and colleagues by demonstrating how the organization can add value to their lives.

The TD Stories Content Studio creates omnichannel content that differentiates us from our competitors, including branded journalism, explanatory videos, interactive experiences, executive branding, event support, and attention-grabbing infographics.

Our distribution stretches across channels that are both internal - including intranet, newsletters, and executive communications - as well as the externally-facing channels, including an award-winning branded journalism site that features content that is data-driven, proactive, and opportunistic. Content originally created for that site is used across the organization's social, Marketing, and digital channels, and throughout its physical footprint.

We are looking for a versatile and creative storyteller to play an integral role creating compelling multimedia communications for major internal and external corporate initiatives, while also providing creative support to CAPA teams supporting businesses and functions across the organization.

If you consider yourself to be:

• A creative thinker with innovative ideas who can turn an idea into outstanding visuals
• Experienced in delivering video, animation, and print strategies
• A team player who supports a collaborative working environment
• Exceptionally well-organized and effectively able to multitask under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and naturally inquisitive

Working closely with your CAPA colleagues, your key accountabilities include:

• Driving leading-edge use of visual media - video, photography, interactive digital, infographics, animation - to help tell the organization's stories in compelling and engaging ways
• Delivering on creative strategies with precision
• Working closely with events teams to deliver a wide range of content materials
• Staying abreast of new tools, techniques and trends to continue to evolve and elevate the team's creative assets
• Supporting a collaborative, positive work environment with a focus on quality, innovation and teamwork
• Fostering meaningful relationships with colleagues in the department and stakeholders across the organization and with third-party suppliers

• Graphic design experience
• Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong PowerPoint skills (building PowerPoint decks)
• Working knowledge of software design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of filming, lighting, post-production and sound
• Excellent knowledge of visual design principles and animation
• Flexible team player, self-motivated, curious, ability to multitask and work independently
• Strong storytelling skills and an ability to craft a narrative that runs across channels
• Demonstrated comfort working with senior executives
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects at once
• Must have some flexibility to work outside regular office hours as required

• Familiarity with CEROS
• Social media content creation, video, and/or podcasting
• Familiarity with TD brand standards

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital design, film, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• At least 3–5 years' experience in an agency or in-house creative environment

• Background from OCAD, TMU, or a graphic design program
• Experience living and breathing online communications

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a major financial services and banking institution operating across Canada and internationally, with a broad physical and digital footprint spanning retail, corporate, and communications functions. The organization employs thousands of professionals across technology, creative, communications, finance, and operations roles, and is recognized for its award-winning branded content and thought leadership programs. Team members include graphic designers, digital storytellers, content strategists, communications specialists, and technology professionals who collaborate across agile, high-performing teams.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-16559

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