Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
Competition ID: 4803
Internal Closing Date: November 18, 2026
External Closing Date: November 18, 2026
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: 14 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $34.78 to $38.87 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35
We are currently seeking a
Digital Graphic Designer to join our
Marketing and Communications team.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing Operations, this position is responsible for the creative conceptualization, design, production and coordination of print and digital marketing and communications collateral for the University and internal key parties, ensuring that all materials meet KPU brand standards.
Materials And Mediums Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Print and out-of-home (OOH) advertising (newspaper, publications, transit, etc.)
- Marketing collateral (brochures, posters, postcards, infographics, presentations, etc.)
- Static and animated digital advertising (programmatic, social, stadium video displays, movie theatre pre-rolls, etc.)
- Environmental displays (pop-up banners, elevator wraps, vehicle wraps, wall murals, floor decals, tradeshow booths, large format banners, etc.)
- University publications (Viewbook, strategic plans, etc.)
- Event collateral (static and animated digital displays, signage, event programs, etc.)
- Social media graphics
- Email banners
- Motion graphics for video
Education And Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in digital design, graphic design or a related field.
- A minimum of three years progressive experience in a digital design role, agency or In-house.
- Expertise in Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe XD, InVision, Figma, After Effects and related programs.
- Advanced demonstrated working experience of desktop publishing using a PC to develop sophisticated marketing collateral using Adobe Creative Cloud 2020, Adobe Creative Suite CS5, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Acrobat and cloud-based interfaces like Microsoft OneDrive.
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital marketing, social media marketing, website design software including HTML, CSS and demonstrated experience with Content Management Systems.
- Proven experience with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc. and their respective creative requirements.
- Proven experience in developing and designing creative for ad platforms such as Google Adwords, Facebook Ads Manager.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experience producing professional and sophisticated presentations including the ability to incorporate charts, graphs, photographs and graphics, using Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel.
- Familiarity with email marketing and marketing automation technologies (e.g. Marketo/ Marketing Cloud/Hubspot,etc.) and social media ad management platforms.
- Excellent working knowledge of modern marketing communications methods including graphic design, designing advertising, digital design, web design, illustration, photo-retouching, minor animation, promotions, media relations, presentations, newsletters, direct mail, marketing collateral, video, website content/messaging, social media, and writing and editing for collateral.
- Strong editorial, writing, proofreading, and written/ verbal communication skills required.
- Demonstrated use of creativity and innovation in developing marketing materials and design/promotional strategies to incorporate a variety of media - print, electronic, radio, TV, etc.
- High proficiency in creating animated multimedia and graphics for web and social properties.
- General website UX experience and foundational knowledge of creating content for the web
- Knowledge of visual design principles and user-centric designs.
- Proven ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility with minimal supervision.
- Good understanding of cross-client, cross-platform, and cross-device compatibility.
- Passionate about digital marketing and graphic design by taking the initiative to stay up-to-date on current industry trends.
- An excellent verbal and written communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- A positive team player, with the goal of collaboration to meet ongoing deadlines.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy new challenges
- Creative with the ability to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, and solutions.
- Able to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
A portfolio of previous graphic design, digital ads and animation projects will be requested.
Job Description
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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
