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DESIGNER 2

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  • Job ID: 54641
  • Job Category: Communications & Marketing
  • Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, SPI Community Engagement
  • Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
  • Job Type & Duration: Fulltime, Permanent
  • Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $39.14 to $42.88, TF0044, Wage Grade 11
  • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
  • Affiliation: L79 Full-time
  • Number of Positions Open: 1
  • Posting Period: 24-Mar-2025 to 07-Apr-2025 ​​​​​​​

Job Responsibilities:

  • Advises clients and colleagues on and monitors adherence to, City Corporate Identity Program [CIP] standards, City policies and Canadian copyright laws.
  • Provides creative and technical design advice; advises clients and colleagues on the most effective design approach in accordance with budget and time considerations.
  • Analyzes draft material and prepares it for print, Web, multimedia and other channels of delivery to internal and external audiences.
  • Prepares and presents designs to clients and committees in accordance with CIP and corporate design standards; prepares electronic design files for production.
  • Prepares mapping, including the maintenance of the database and templates, for presentation purposes using GIS software.
  • Advises and assists other staff, providing detailed advice and instruction on City CIP standards and readability/accessibility issues.
  • Advises and assists other staff, providing detailed advice and instructions on design concept, layout and production
  • Confers with Clients to analyze divisional needs and design requirements.
  • Collaborates, as part of a team, with other staff on projects as necessary.
  • Advises, trains and instructs staff and responds to inquiries regarding use of technical equipment.
  • Confers with senior staff in preparing projects for department initiatives.
  • Handles projects simultaneously to meet departmental objectives and deadlines.
  • Responds to enquiries from City staff.
  • Monitors assigned projects from concept to final product for quality, budget and timeline controls.
  • Monitors successful completion of project and measuring the success of same.
  • Performs applicable file administration, routine computer maintenance and backup procedures.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  1. Post secondary education in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Geomatics or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
  2. Considerable experience preparing both print and digital designs using Adobe Creative Cloud specifically lnDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro and After Effects, as well as proficiency with Microsoft 365.(Word, Powerpoint) and GIS.
  3. Considerable experience in the production of various print and digital design materials, such as, reports, presentations, social media banners, digital ads, infographics and animations.
  4. Experience with mapping and designing materials that support public engagement initiatives.

You must also have:

  • Knowledge of pre-press file and print production requirements.
  • Ability to create accessible documents that meet AODA standards using lnDesign and Acrobat Pro.
  • Ability to work under pressure, handle several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and co-workers.

 

Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) accreditation would be considered an asset.

 

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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