Graphic Designer

Can you turn complex design ideas into visual stories people immediately understand and remember MGA is looking for a Graphic Designer to help give our projects ideas and point of view a clear and compelling visual life.

This is an early-career hands-on role for someone who enjoys moving between creative thinking and detailed production. Youll work closely with our Communications Director and collaborate with Business Development project teams and studio leaders to create proposals presentations publications campaigns digital content and project stories that feel unmistakably MGA.

One day you may be supporting the visual narrative for a major pursuit. The next you may be adapting an established template for an award submission laying out a report creating a social campaign or preparing a leadership presentation. Youll contribute to concepts apply our brand thoughtfully and help turn complex architectural information into visual communications that people can understand and remember.

Proposals Presentations & Business Development

• Design and produce proposals qualifications packages pitch decks interview presentations project sheets resumes and other pursuit materials
• Work with Business Development project teams and studio leaders to understand requirements and translate approved content into clear visually engaging materials
• Create diagrams infographics maps timelines and other visual tools that make technical and strategic information easier to understand
• Manage layout version control proofing preflight and final production to meet submission requirements and immovable deadlines

Marketing Editorial & Digital Content

• Support the Communications Director in creating publications reports award submissions event materials signage campaigns and internal communications
• Create and adapt visual assets for MGAs website social channels email communications and other digital platforms
• Prepare presentation and campaign materials that are visually engaging appropriately formatted for each channel and designed with accessibility in mind
• Contribute to motion video or animated content where your skills and experience allow and help coordinate specialist support when required

Brand Application & Visual Storytelling

• Support the Communications Director in applying MGAs visual identity consistently across print digital presentation and environmental applications
• Produce and adapt materials using established templates brand standards and reusable assets identifying opportunities for improvement where appropriate
• Work with architectural drawings renderings photography research and project information to communicate design intent and impact
• Collaborate with project teams and Communications to visually present agreed project stories key messages and proof points

Workflow Collaboration & Production

• Clarify briefs priorities timelines review stages and deliverables before design work begins
• Manage multiple assignments communicate capacity and risks early and maintain reliable follow-through
• Prepare and optimize files for print web presentations and other production environments while preserving image quality and accuracy
• Organize and maintain templates image libraries project assets photography credits and usage information
• Coordinate with printers photographers videographers web partners and other creative suppliers as required
• Use approved AI and emerging design tools responsibly to support ideation accessibility quality and workflow efficiency while protecting confidential and copyrighted information

• 2 years of professional graphic design experience with a portfolio that shows both concept development and strong production craft
• Post-secondary education in graphic design communication design visual communications or a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud particularly InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong PowerPoint skills and experience creating clear polished client-facing presentations
• A strong foundation in typography editorial layout information design brand application and visual storytelling
• Working knowledge of print production file preparation colour management image optimization and digital accessibility
• A collaborative curious approach strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized and calm when deadlines are tight
• Openness to feedback and the ability to explain design choices and refine work in response to input
• Curiosity and openness to learning and applying responsible AI practices and emerging creative tools as part of a thoughtful design workflow
• Experience in architecture design engineering culture or another visually driven professional services environment is preferred
• Experience with Figma web content motion graphics video editing or related digital tools is an asset

At MGA ambitious ideas only have impact if people can understand them. As Graphic Designer youll help our work travel further by making complex architectural thinking clear memorable and engaging. Your work will strengthen how we pursue new opportunities share project stories contribute to public conversations and communicate across the studio. Youll bring care and consistency to the details while helping the Communications Director and project teams tell better visual stories.

At MGA were curious creative people designing sustainable spaces that matter. From cultural installations and private homes to campuses and community hubs our work pushes the limits of technology and construction to benefit people and the planet. Were known internationally for our leadership in mass timber and low-carbon design with projects like Googles first mass timber development in California the new Royal BC Museum Collections and Research building and a cultural hub in Gällivare Sweden.

Along the way weve collected awards including four Governor General medals and Architizer recently named us the 2025 Best Global Sustainable Firm. But beyond the recognition what drives us is simple: design has the power to shape how we live and the future we leave behind.

Our projects are diverse meaningful and full of opportunities to stretch your thinking. A sample of ongoing work includes:

• A surf pool clubhouse
• A Gulf Island hotel
• Headquarters for an electric boat company
• An airport terminal and restaurant
• A reimagined childrens library
• Headquarters for an innovative non-profit focused on youth health and research
• A new 75-room Ronald McDonald House to support families at BC Childrens Hospital
• Collaborations with First Nations communities on daycares schools youth spaces and recreation centres

MGA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the communities we design for. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and experiences and we actively work to create an environment where everyone can do their best work. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including our one-of-a-kind Adventure Bonus because we believe great work and great adventures go hand in hand. Youll join a tight-knit collaborative award-winning team. Your work will have real visibility real impact and real variety across project types communities and scales that most studios never touch. This role is based in Vancouver BC and were only considering candidates who can work with us in person.

Salary Range: $62000 $73000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications.