Senior Graphic Designer (18 Month Contract)

JOB TITLE: SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES

POSTING NUMBER: 105558

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 18-Month Contract

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.

SALARY GRADE: 10

SALARY RANGE: 1 ST STEP: $80,717.00 per annum

2 ND STEP: $84,975.80 per annum

JOB RATE: $89,434.80 per annum

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: August 2, 2023

CLOSING DATE: August 16, 2023

Area Of Responsibility

Under the direction of the Manager, Marketing & Creative Services, as a member of the Strategic Communications team, provide high level graphic design expertise and assist in the development of concepts and strategies that will meet the client’s needs. This role will act as a task lead responsible for bringing projects from concept to completion.

• Develop original designs and artwork for corporate branded materials which include, but are not limited to advertising campaigns, brochures, signs / wayfinding graphics, posters, banners, environmental design, web and other digital and print materials.
• Responsible to complete flight check files and printer proofs for accuracy as well as preparation of files for production output (die lines, type safety, pre-press) and create mockups when required.
• Using technical design software and hardware to create and assemble various digital and print materials.
• Follow creative direction provided by Manager, Creative Services and assuming project as creative services lead post brief.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.
• Accountable for ensuring all tasks are on track to meet deadlines.
• Ensure all materials produced conform to department procedures and guidelines.
• Attend off site meetings to contribute to creative and production solutions when required.
• Work closely with Manager of Creative Services, Communication Advisors, Production Department and clients through conception, creation and the production of designs. Co-ordinate with said team members to work through revisions and obtain final sign off.
• Participate in client meetings to aid in developing marketing / advertising and design strategies. Assist in the development of concepts to visually interpret initiatives and ideas in both digital and print.
• Co-ordinate with team members to work through revisions and obtain final sign off.
• Create designs based on strategic briefs, while maintaining corporate brand image, high quality standards and latest graphic design, emerging print, digital and web trends.

Selection Criteria

• Over 4 years, up to and including 8 years’ experience in a graphic design and/or marketing, advertising environment or equivalent.
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Extensive experience working in branding or with corporate or consumer brands.
• Able to take client concepts to visual and graphic results.
• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of three to four years in Graphic Design or equivalent.
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines on multiple projects.
• Must possess exceptional design sense with a solid understanding of design fundamentals including information hierarchy, typography, colour, imagery / photography principals and layout.
• Solid understanding of print and digital production best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience acting as a task lead, bringing project from concept to completion and delegating tasks to support staff as required.
• Must be proficient in graphic design software products such as the Adobe Creative Suite Programs (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience working in an agency environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• A strong visual portfolio that demonstrates qualifications and creativity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: www.brampton.ca/employment quoting reference #105558 by August 16, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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