Graphic Designer (I/O)
Graphic Designer (I/O)
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Job Description
The Graphic Designer plays a critical role in enhancing the Sheridan brand through dynamic engaging visual design. Working within the Marketing and Communications team this role involves close collaboration to create highquality compelling visual assets across various platforms. The Graphic Designer is responsible for producing visually consistent and brandaligned designs for print and digital media which include corporate communications website assets event materials and advertising collateral. They will contribute to creative brainstorming and planning sessions to ensure each project aligns with strategic objectives and enhances the user experience.
What Youll be Doing
- Designing graphic application such as collateral material environmental graphics publications corporate identity and branding media campaigns (e.g. outofhome billboards online banners home page takeovers social media campaigns);
- Collaborating with internal Sheridan clients and developingcreative strategies to achieve marketing and design objectives;
- Innovating brand extension items brand peripherals and imager by creating proofs of concept mockups and presentation materials;
- Organizing and managing design materials systematically overseeingstorage and maintaining meticulous inventory records;
- Researching and reviewingtrending applications in both online and offline spaces recommending enhancements that elevate Sheridans brand and user experience;
- Meeting with internal partners and team members to determine design requirements often engaging in multiple strategy meetings to clarify vision and objectives;
- Representing the Creative Studio when consulting with both internal partners and external print vendors to ensure accurate and highquality production;
- Developing and maintaining the print production schedule ensuring timely project completion and adherence to deadlines;
- Collaborating with the Creative Studio team to ensure costeffective and efficient production methods while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure best quality;
- Monitoring analyzing and reporting on production statistics and design trends identifying opportunities for improvement and growth;
- Demonstratinga strong understanding of accessible design and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) principles proposing solutions that align with Sheridans corporate objectives and improve inclusivity and accessibility in design;
- Utilizing Adobe After Effects and Adobe Animate to create engaging motion graphics and animations for digital campaigns;
- Demonstrating a deliberate ability to create animated GIFs for use in online platforms enhancing engagement and brand appeal;
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
About You
You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to antioppression equity and inclusion.
You have a highly collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor or train internal design teams and junior graphic designers to support establishing and achieving collective goals.
You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can prioritize multiple projects and bring experience working with large scale cross functional teams.
You have a demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects to create designs that adhere to corporate objectives standards and/or style guides in a fastpaced agency style environment.
The candidate will also meet the following qualifications:
- 3year degree in Graphic Design or related field;
- Minimum 5 years of digital design and online advertising including banner design production and digital technologies that adhere to best practices in design optimization usability and functionality (equivalences to be considered);
- Proficiency in current design programs especially Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Illustrator Photoshop InDesign InCopy Adobe After Effects and Adobe Animate;
- Experience mentoring or training internal design teams and junior graphic designers fostering skill development and collaboration;
- User experience (UX) design across websites mobile and digital platforms with a focus on creating intuitive and impactful digital experiences.
Who We Are
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in peoples lives. Our strategic plan Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future ( charts a path towards a new groundbreaking model of higher education that reshapes postsecondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses were making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
- For more information visit: Why Work at Sheridan
Other Details
Faculty/Department: Communications Public Affairs and Marketing
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position Onsite at least 3 days/week
Reference #: J
Employee Group: Support Staff I/O
Payband: I
Hourly Range: $39.34 $45.59
Hours/Week: 37.5 hours
Hours: 8:30 am 5:00 pm
Application Deadline: May 14 2025
Application Details:This is a temporary contract that may continue up to 24months. This position has been reposted to welcome additional candidates. Existing candidates are not required to reapply.
Applicants are required to include a portfolio intheir application (link in resume or attachment).
Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations Anishinaabe Nation HuronWendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.
Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students faculty and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity antiracism and inclusion. As such we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including those who identify as First Nations Mtis and/or Inuit/Inuk Black members of racialized communities persons with disabilities women and/or 2SLGBTQ.
Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources.
You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments if applicable.
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