Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer III - Contract

Location: Toronto, ON

Work arrangement: Hybrid - 4 days onsite per week

Contract term: November 2, 2026 to December 31, 2027

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Compensation: $37.00/hour + 4% vacation pay

This is for a current opportunity.

Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.

About the opportunity

Join a digital storytelling and thought leadership team within a corporate affairs division. The team creates compelling content for internal and external audiences, including branded journalism, videos, interactive experiences, executive communications, event materials and infographics.

As a Graphic Designer III, you’ll bring ideas to life through thoughtful, high-quality visual storytelling. You’ll work with a collaborative team of nine, support a variety of communications projects, and take ownership of creative deliverables that reach audiences across digital channels and beyond.

What you’ll do

• Create visual assets for internal and external communications, including presentations, infographics, digital content and event materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to discuss requests, develop creative ideas and deliver assignments from concept through completion.
• Help bring stories to life through visual media, including video, photography, animation and interactive digital content.
• Build clear, polished PowerPoint presentations and decks.
• Apply creative strategies with strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Stay informed about new creative tools, techniques and trends.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization.

What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, digital design, film or a related field - or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 5–7 years of graphic design experience, ideally in an agency or in-house creative environment.
• Strong graphic design skills and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Audition.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and experience creating presentation decks.
• A solid understanding of visual design principles; experience with animation is an asset.
• Knowledge of filming, lighting, post-production and sound.
• Excellent communication, organization and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to create cohesive narratives across channels.
• Confidence working with senior executives.
• Flexibility to work outside regular office hours when required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Ceros.
• Experience creating social media content, video or podcasts.
• Familiarity with corporate brand standards.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a highly collaborative, high-performing team and create meaningful work for the communications hub of a major financial institution.