The Position

The Graphic Designer (GD) is an integral part of a collaborative team serving a multi-faceted organization. Working on projects for both internal and external audiences, the GD develops clean, creative and consistent designs that give visual expression to Redeemer’s brand through a wide array of touchpoints and collateral, both for print and digital media. Responsible for the fulfillment of in-house printing and managing the information screens across campus the GD enjoys a wide variety of projects from day to day.

Responsibilities

Print Collateral & Communications

• Designs print advertisements, recruitment and development brochures, postcards and posters, recruitment mailings, fundraising mail appeals, donor newsletters, board communications, event collateral, corporate stationery, etc.

Digital Collateral and Website Management

• Apply designs to digital channels like social media, emails, the website, the Redeemer App and other digital properties such as landing pages and Google display ads.
• Support the web design manager through adding, updating and editing content (images and text) for redeemer.ca and any other websites managed by the marketing team.

Printers & Screens

• Main operator of the Canon printers (colour and large format) for the in-house printing needs of students and internal departments
• Manage the ongoing maintenance, setup and troubleshooting of printers with IT
• Order paper and ink and manage internal order accounting with Finance department
• Manage Redeemer’s internal announcement TV screens across campus

3rd Party Suppliers

• Gather and send all components of final artwork to 3rd party suppliers (mainly printers)
• Supervise the review of proofs with internal stakeholders and provide final approval to the supplier.

Asset Management

• Maintain the file structure and proper organization of digital assets for the marketing and communications team, year over year using Google Drive.
• Archive older assets in collaboration with IT and store new assets received from media partners (e.g. finished videos, event photographs, etc.)

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Strong design sensibility in both print and digital applications
• Ability to maintain quality and consistency standards of a brand across formats and channels
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite of products in a Mac environment
• Fluent and quick learner with other software such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, project management software, WordPress, Mailchimp, etc.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS programming languages is an asset.
• Interpersonal and networking skills to engage different internal and external audiences
• Self-motivated to find information while having a customer service attitude
• Strong time and project management skills to manage multiple projects and plans

Education, Training & Certifications

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, digital media, or a similar discipline plus two or more years of professional experience. Experience with a missional or non-profit organization would be an asset.
• Experience in communications for missional or non-profit organization is an asset
• Experience should be demonstrated via a current personal portfolio online or in PDF format

Other Requirements

• A thorough understanding of the mission and faith tradition of Redeemer University (mission, values, and Reformed Christian identity)

The Application Process

Applicants are requested to email their application materials (cover letter and resume) and include a statement that articulates their faith perspective and its relation to the mission of Redeemer University. A range of qualifications are evaluated including distinguishing characteristics that demonstrate congruence with our identity as a university in the Protestant and Reformed Christian tradition. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.