Graphic Designer (Fundraising and Marketing Focus)

Are you a creative and detailoriented design professional with a passion for visual storytelling Join the ROM Foundation team as our Graphic Designer and help shape the visual identity of one of Canadas leading cultural institutions. Youll play a vital role in producing highquality visually engaging materials that support the Foundations fundraising marketing and communications initiatives. From pitch decks and proposals to digital campaigns and event invitations your designs will help elevate ROMs mission and donor engagement strategies.

The ROM Foundation is a strategic partner to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) advancing its mission through inspired philanthropic and sponsorship relations. The Foundation is committed to building a toptier cultural fundraising enterprise distinguished by its creativity impact and meaningful donor relationships.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the VicePresident Corporate Marketing and Signature Events the Graphic Designer will play a key role in developing and executing impactful visual assets that support strategic fundraising brand positioning and marketing initiatives. The successful candidate will be an exceptional visual communicator who thrives in a fastpaced environment is skilled at working within established brand guidelines and consistently delivers on tight deadlines across multiple platforms.
You will collaborate with fundraising teams and marketing colleagues to craft materials that not only meet high design standards but also advance donor engagement and corporate sponsorship. Your ability to balance creativity with precision manage competing priorities and adapt to various project needs will be essential to your success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and Content Development
Design and develop visually compelling marketing materials including (but not limited to) campaign materials pitch decks proposals email templates newsletters invitations and advertisements.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to understand project objectives and deliver creative solutions that clearly convey key messages and resonate with target audiences.
Tailor design strategies in collaboration with Fundraising Relationship Managers to enhance engagement across philanthropic and corporate donor segments.
Ensure all creative outputs align with ROM Foundation and ROM brand guidelines maintaining consistency across all channels and media types.
Adapt designs across print and digital media with strong attention to detail and production requirements.
Incorporate internal feedback from various departments and stakeholders to refine and finalize design outputs.
Support layout and visual presentation of internal documents such as presentations and reports as needed.
Project and Workflow Management
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
Stay current with industry trends tools and best practices to continually bring fresh innovative ideas to the team.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
Bachelors degree in graphic design visual arts or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of professional graphic design experience preferably in a marketing nonprofit or agency environment.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign) and Microsoft PowerPoint; familiarity with other relevant design tools is an asset.
Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in marketing materials branding and digital content.
Skilled in working within established brand guidelines with a strong eye for layout colour typography and visual consistency.
Experience designing for both print and digital platforms with knowledge of production specs and vendor liaison.
Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments.
Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp Constant Contact or similar tools.
Knowledge of accessibility standards in visual design is considered an asset.

ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:
Creative and innovative with a passion for design and visual storytelling.
Highly organized and efficient able to thrive in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment.
Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables.
Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Driven by high standards of professionalism and excellence in all aspects of the role.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Start Date: ASAP
Status: FullTime Permanent
Employee Group: ROM Governors
Schedule: 35 Hours per week
Probationary Period: Six (6) Months
Location: Toronto ON
Open Date: May 1 2025
Close Date: May 22 2025
Salary: CAD 88000 to CAD 106000
Work Model: InPerson with flexible work arrangements (minimum 3 days in office)
Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness plan pension professional development opportunities

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
We will be reviewing candidate submissions as they are received and ROM Governors may choose to move forward with interviews before the deadline. Early submission is encouraged.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
At ROM Governors we consider equity diversity and inclusion foundational to our institutional success. We seek to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the city and province in which we are located and welcome all qualified and experienced candidates to apply regardless of their gender age sex race religion ethnicity ability sexual orientation or gender identity.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT:
ROM Governors is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request suitable accommodation is available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to participate in all required background checks which may include criminal credit and employment verification.