Graphic Design Specialist (Term)

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacyof innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

Communications & Public Affairs develops communication plans and strategies to support the strategic goals of the Faculty of Arts & Science. Amazing things happen here every day and we love to tell the stories about the strengths and achievements of our community. We promote the Faculty’s reputation and support internal communications via internal and external media. Our areas of focus include news and media relations, marketing and design, digital content management and communications planning and output that responds to the needs of our diverse audiences including students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors. Communications leadership and support is also provided for initiatives arising out of the various administrative units within the Dean’s Office.

Working under direction from Director, Stakeholder Communications and Marketing, the incumbent, will be responsible for creating visual concepts for a variety of digital and print communications channels, including social media and the web, as well as signature collateral materials for events and targeted communications and campaigns. Areas of focus include supporting the development of materials to engage potential partners, donors and alumni, current and future students, faculty and staff and other key stakeholders. The Graphic Design Specialist provides art direction and graphic design tosupport the Faculty’s strategic priorities and provides production and stewardship in the areas of design, brand, visual identity.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing production schedules, including milestones, critical path, deliverables and reporting
• Determining technical requirements for graphic design productions or projects
• Creating and producing graphic designs that reflect departmental and/or divisional objectives andfollowing university brand guidelines and AODA standards
• Consulting with and advising clients on graphic design as well as liaising with the Brand Hub for approvals as required
• Verifying that all marketing/communication collateral adheres to brand identity and University style guides
• Performing design processes that require great precision and attention to many details

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in graphic/digital imaging; or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience in graphic design / communications using a variety of graphic techniques and methods
• Must have comprehensive experiencewith design software including InDesign, Photo Shop and Illustrator
• Demonstrated experience with creating designs that are artistically interesting and appealing
• Experience working on robust campaigns supporting a range of channels: printmaterials (direct mail, ads), digital assets (emails, digital ads, webpage graphics), social media (digital campaigns) and events
• Experience and knowledgeable in producing a wide variety of marketing materials
• Experience in planning, organizing, assisting in the development of and prepare finished artwork for marketing initiatives
• Experience and knowledge with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and how it relates to creating compliant design materials
• Ability to conceptualize and create original creative concepts for new design projects and execute them within the context of an institutional brand, communication, and marketing strategy
• Ability to develop and execute projects from concept through production
• Exceptional skills and ability to work with Adobe Creative Suites, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to think of new approaches to communicating ideas, develop unique designs that convey a recognizable meaning
• Ability to communicate with the leadership team, staff and other designers to ensure that their designs accurately reflect the desired message and effectively express information
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to consistently and accurately proof own work
• A strong understanding of the nuances across channels (e.g., print, video, social media, web, mobile apps)
• Ability to thrive in a team, working closely in a highly collaborative team environment
• Comfortable presenting creative concepts and presentations to stakeholders and respond to feedback

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Meticulous
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player
• Thoughtful

This is a term full time six (6) month term position, ending approximately in May 2027.

Closing Date: 11/08/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $89,794 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $114,832. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.