Senior Graphic Designer- job post Queen's University

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About Queen's University

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

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Job Summary

1. Give a short summary of the duties and responsibilities of your job.

The incumbent supports the promotion of Queen’s University’s key messages across a wide range of audiences through the application of approved visual identity standards, as part of the Marketing and Brand team within University Relations. Collaborates with colleagues across the Marketing and Brand team to apply established campaign themes and visual approaches across assigned projects. Translates approved key messages into visual assets across integrated campaigns including print, digital, social media video iconography, signage and related materials.,
Reviews the design concepts with the Senior Director, Brand and following direction and approval, develops and prepares final artwork for production and distribution.
Achieves assigned design tasks by coordinating schedules, time tracking, and organizing workload in alignment with team priorities.
In collaboration with the with the Senior Director, Brand, assists faculties, departments and campus partners in applying the unified brand architecture and identity guidelines.
Reviews design materials from faculties and units to support alignment with established brand guidelines and accessibility requirements (e.g. AODA) and provides feedback or design support as required. Reviews brand and visual identity guidelines as directed and supports updates to design documentation and reference materials as assigned. On a regular basis, updates and maintains approved design templates for print media, digital, presentation, social media, and video assets used by departments across the university, ensuring functionality across formats.
Assists with the graphic elements of video production and maintains an organized archive of approved images, photos and design assets for reference and reuse.
If requested, provides photography and/or video support at university events.
Uses available digital and AI-enabled tools, as appropriate, to support design production, formatting, and quality review under established standards. Provides design support to University Relations and campus partners on an as-needed basis.
Job Description

2. To fulfil your duties, what knowledge, skills and specialized techniques are required? How would each be normally acquired? How long would it take to become proficient in each of the areas of your work?

This position requires the completion of a 3-year Graphic Design program from a college or university that includes a high level of creativity and familiarity with all aspects of print production and how design is translated to a digital environment, or equivalent training plus experience.

The following skills and abilities are acquired through a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience:
Proficiency in industry-standard graphic design, layout, image editing, motion graphics, and digital production software used in print and digital communications environments, with the ability to adapt to evolving tools and technologies. A sound working knowledge of MS Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe programming (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, After Effects)
Familiarity with basic web design and content management
Familiarity with AI-enabled design and productivity tools used to support layout, formatting, accessibility checks, and quality review, in accordance with established standards.
Experience organizing and maintaining photo and video assets within shared storage or asset management systems.
Working knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles as applied within legislative and institutional guidelines.
Strong organizational skills to produce and manage graphic design initiatives from conception to the final artwork, including production and pre-press details
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with some requiring greater discretion; while most projects can be recurring on an annual basis, many arise with a short timeline for completion.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to think creatively
Strong written and oral customer-focused communication skills
Ability to problem solve when responding to program, client or supplier needs
The incumbent must maintain their knowledge of new developments in the areas of graphic design and marketing by reviewing all available sources of information, including articles, competitive websites, attending conferences, etc. This also includes monitoring and recommending new software developments that may enhance design execution across various platforms.

3. Is it necessary in this position to oversee the work, or to instruct other staff? If so, what does this involve