Responsibilities

• Translate communications needs from the Supervisor and supplied information into clear, consistent, and inspired proposals.
• Design and edit promotional and communications materials for the Faculty, and at times for its departments and offices, for both digital engagement (social media, websites, display screens in physical spaces, etc.) and print.
• Produce materials such as logos, posters and flyers, brochures, invitations, eblasts, digital screen displays, reports, presentation documents (Canva, PowerPoint, etc.), and other print and digital assets.
• Liaise with different units under the supervision of the Senior Advisor Transformation and Culture to develop materials for them or assist them in their own work.
• Edit and organize a databank of assets, including graphic and motion designs, photographs and stock images, sounds and videos for use across Faculty communications efforts.
• Adapt existing designs and materials for different formats, audiences, and communications channels.
• Ensure consistency with McGill and Faculty branding, messaging, and visual standards.
• Review materials carefully for visual consistency, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Work with Faculty staff to gather the information and materials needed to complete design projects.
• Organize design files and assets so that they can be easily accessed and reused by unit delegates and other specific stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong graphic design skills and good editorial judgment within an institutional context.
• Ability to work quickly and prioritize competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to create effective materials for both digital and print environments.
• Proven skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere, Audition).
• Proven Canva skills.
• Excellent and reliable attention to visual detail, including typography, layout, visual hierarchy, consistency, and accuracy.
• Ability to work within established branding guidelines while still producing engaging and creative work.
• Reliable and organized, with the ability to manage several projects, liaise with stakeholders with competing needs, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and effectively while communicating questions to the supervisor before moving forward with final outputs, taking direction, and incorporating feedback.
• High-level proficiency in written French, including grammar.

Preferred

• Photography or video production experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with accessibility considerations in digital communications is an asset.