Visual Communications Designer
University of Toronto View all jobs
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Req ID: 47590
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: Institutional Strategic Initiatives
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00049904
Existing Vacancy: YesDescription:About us:The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best - advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector. VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight andaccountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.Within VPRI, the Institutional Strategic Initiatives (ISI) portfolio, led by the Associate Vice-President and Vice-Provost, Strategic Initiatives, strengthens the University's capacity to seed, develop, and sustain large-scale, cross-divisional, interdisciplinary research initiatives grounded in excellence. Working collaboratively with university-wide and divisional partners, ISI provides leadership, coordination, and specialized expertise in areas such as external partnerships, budget and finance, human resources, and proposal development.Your opportunity:Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives, the Visual Communications Designer will use creativity and their service-oriented approach to provide design and support for the development of graphic and digital assets and document templates for digital and print-based outreach materials and online media, ensuring they reflect initiative objectives including developing and editing graphics, lay out content and graphics, creating andediting aesthetic digital design assets, creating images, presentation slide decks and other content. The candidate works with existing and new initiatives to design, build and help them manage their websites, including demonstrating use of the content management systems to others and ensuring the website adheres to UofT branding and communication objectives. Candidate meets with clients to understand their objectives, needs and goals and advises on necessary or recommended enhancements.Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating and producing graphic designs that reflect ISI and/or initiative's objectives
- Designing graphic elements for digital and online media; consulting with and advisingclients on graphic design and liaising with University's Brand Hub for initiative wordmarks
- Overseeing and implementing website enhancement activities to support project/program goals and objectives
- Creating and editing web pages with interactive media, customizing website according to objectives or user feedback; advising others on website design and content
- Drafting and editing content for print and/or online communications channels
- Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting, providing project status updates to clients
- Serving as a resource to ISI and initiatives
- Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum five (5) years relevant experience with graphic design and in designing and creating websites and templates in content management systems.
- Experience creating and editing aesthetic digital design assets, including images, presentation slidedecks, communications documents, infographics and web pages.
- Demonstrated ability to create, produce and implement responsive website designs, incorporating layout,typography, graphic design principles, colour theory, User Interface (UI) and Information Architecture (IA) best practices, and accessible web design, as well as clearly understanding how design translates to code.
- Experience generating and editing written content for print and online communications channels.
- Strong skills using Word Press content management system (or equivalent) for a multi-contributor environment and using social media and new media tools, including social networking sites, video sharing sites, blogs and similar.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of SEO and web analytics as they apply to website design and ongoing maintenance
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Must have a strong commitment to high-quality service; excellent time management and organizational skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively as a member of a team and demonstrate initiative, creativity and ability to learning new skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and accurately both verbally and in writing with a diverse group of clients, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to persons with limited technical background.
- Formal training in web design and development is preferred.
- Motion and video asset development; illustration and photography.
- Adaptable
- Approachable
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Self-directed
- Team player
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term This is a TERM role ending December 2027.
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. 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
Recruiter: Anita ChooramanLived 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.A job description is available upon requestDiversity StatementThe 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 .Accessibility StatementThe 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 .