Designer

We are currently seeking a Designer to join our team in Ottawa.

In this role you will support web design projects and tasks email marketing campaigns and brand design initiatives contributing to visually compelling and user-friendly experiences. Your work will help businesses establish or strengthen brand identities enhance marketing efforts and optimize user engagement across platforms.

The ideal candidate is a self-starting enthusiastic and driven professional with a solid foundation in design and UX best practices. They should be comfortable working in a collaborative team environment directly engaging with clients and confidently presenting creative concepts.

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office work three days per week. The Designer reports to the Design Lead and collaborates closely with designers developers and marketing professionals to deliver high-quality creative solutions.

Primary responsibilities would include:

Digital Web & Creative Design

• Manage and execute creative and digital projects across their entire lifecycle from concept to delivery
• Wireframe design and prototype UI components landing pages and full websites from low-fidelity sketches through to high-fidelity developer-ready deliverables
• Develop brand identities and creative concepts through research and exploration including logo concepts colour palettes typography systems moodboards and stylescapes
• Apply user experience best practices throughout the design process ensuring interfaces are intuitive accessible (WCAG-compliant) mobile-responsive and optimised for conversion
• Ensure all design work is consistent with established brand guidelines and contributes to a cohesive visual identity across all touchpoints
• Support with the creation of internal marketing materials such as slide decks document templates webinar assets etc. as needed
• Stay current with web design trends accessibility standards and emerging tools to continuously elevate the quality of design output
  
  

Email Marketing

• Design build and maintain responsive on-brand email templates for use across one-off recurring and automated campaigns in platforms such as Mailchimp ActiveCampaign etc
• Create and manage design assets for email campaigns including promotional banners headers and supporting graphics that are optimized for web and email rendering
• Build and configure drip campaigns and automated email flows populating templates with design assets and content in collaboration with the team
• Support with audience list management and segmentation
• Ensure all email design work meets technical requirements for deliverability accessibility and cross-client compatibility (desktop mobile dark mode etc.)
  
  

Project Management & Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers and clients to provide clear timely project updates and detailed design notes that keep projects on track
• Participate in client-facing design reviews and presentations clearly communicating design rationale and incorporating feedback effectively
• Be accountable to individual and department objectives and key results (OKRs)
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• 2 years of professional experience in graphic digital or web design
• Experience with branding projects from concept research through execution and delivery
• Strong understanding of design and UX best practices including responsive and accessible design
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp Klaviyo or ActiveCampaign including audience list management and segmentation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain design decisions to clients and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; Webflow experience is a plus
• A basic understanding of HTML/CSS is beneficial
• An online portfolio showcasing brand email and web design work
  
  

Compensation Package

• $50000 - $70000 / year benefits
• Profit sharing program (DPSP)
• Paid vacation sick and personal days
• Education and personal development budget
• Wellness budget
  
  

If youre excited about working in a dynamic creative environment and making an impact through design apply today!

Required Experience:

Manager