Canada Summer Jobs Position Graphic Designer (Assistant)

Canada Summer Jobs Position: Graphic Designer (Assistant)

Full-time Contract Onsite

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
• Be either Canadian Permanent Resident or Refugee. International students and those who are here in Canada on a work youth or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.
• Have a valid SIN.
• Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

• The opportunity to be a part of a high performing team where Pride is their passion and continuing to benefit the Pride Movement in Toronto
• The ability to maintain work-life balance with the flexibility to take mid-day appointments and flex-hours
• Participate in hard-skill development workshops as well as lunch and learns
• Access to leadership and growth opportunities as the company grows

• Create digital assets such as social media graphics website banners promotional tiles and newsletter visuals.
• Design print materials including posters brochures flyers credentials programs maps and informational guides.
• Assist with updating and adapting Pride Torontos brand templates for various departments.
• Support the development of accessible design documents following AODA and WCAG guidelines.

• Assist in producing large-scale festival branding materials such as stage signage parade banners zone signage and wayfinding visuals.
• Help design creative elements for Pride 365 programming community events and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Programming teams to ensure all designs align with Pride Torontos artistic direction.

• Prepare files for print digital distribution and large-format production ensuring correct sizing and specifications.
• Organize design assets imagery fonts and brand elements in shared folders for easy access by team members.
• Support the creation of photo libraries style guides and branded templates for internal use.

• Assist in designing materials with a focus on readability clarity contrast and inclusive representation.
• Create accessible versions of documents such as schedules maps and program guides.
• Ensure text size contrast and layout meet accessibility standards.

• Work closely with the Marketing Team to brainstorm concepts discuss visual direction and refine drafts.
• Support other departments (e.g. Fundraising Community Engagement Operations) by designing materials tailored to their needs.
• Participate in creative meetings contribute ideas and help keep design work consistent with festival themes.

• Assist with last-minute creative needs such as resizing signage updating event materials or preparing visual assets.
• Support marketing photographers and videographers by helping identify key moments and ensuring branding visibility.
• Help distribute and install printed materials such as posters signage and directional guides.

• Help review materials created by other teams for brand consistency correct logo usage and alignment with Pride Torontos visual identity.
• Provide basic feedback on visual layout accessibility and clarity to ensure all public-facing materials meet expected standards.

• Maintain spreadsheets tracking design requests deadlines and approvals.
• Assist with preparing final files for printers confirming proofs and reviewing samples for quality.
• Support documentation of completed design work for recap reports and portfolios.

• Youth between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Minimum one year of customer service experience
• Highly organized and experienced with MS Office G-Suite platform and other online tools
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to environmental sustainability
• Knowledge and understanding of the 2SLGBTQI community
• Demonstrated administrative background
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• This position requires you to work from our office Mondays to Fridays between 9:00am-5:00pm.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for meetings and events (lieu time provided to be provided for hours worked)
• Ability to perform physical tasks including occasional heavy lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required to support on-site event production needs. The ideal candidate is hands-on and adaptable willing to assist with logistical tasks to ensure seamless event execution

• Experience working at a nonprofit organization
• Exceptional strategic thinking abilities and experience in successfully overseeing complex projects
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
• G-class drivers license