Manager, Graphic Designer - 18-Month Contract (Toronto)

The opportunity Join a highly collaborative and fast-paced Marketing & Communications team where youll shape how our brand comes to life across a wide range of channels. As Manager, Graphic Design, youll play a key role in translating complex business priorities into compelling, high-impact visual storytelling. This is a unique opportunity to influence the evolution of our brand and deliver creative solutions that engage audiences both internally and externally. Who you''ll work with You will be part of the Marketing & Communications team within the Strategy and Stakeholder Relations division, reporting to the Senior Manager, Creative Production. In this role, youll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including communications, digital, and business teams, while also working with external vendors and creative resources to deliver high-quality outputs. What you''ll do Lead the design and delivery of creative assets across print, digital, social, presentations, motion and environmental applications, ensuring alignment with brand standards. Lead the design of complex, content-rich materials (e.g., annual reporting, corporate publications, and presentations), organizing detailed information into clear, engaging visual narratives. Translate complex business content and data into clear, visually engaging design solutions. Partner with Marketing & Communications teams to develop creative concepts from idea through execution. Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing hands-on execution with coordination of internal and external resources. Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the organizations visual identity across campaigns, communications, and platforms. What you''ll need 710 years of experience in graphic design, ideally within a corporate or complex business environment. Strong design expertise with a refined eye for typography, layout, composition, and production quality. Experience designing complex, content-rich materials such as reports, presentations, and publications. Proven ability to translate detailed business content into clear and engaging visual solutions. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), presentation tools (Power Point) and collaborative design tools (Canva, Figma). Experience managing multiple projects and delivering high-quality work within tight timelines. Robust collaboration skills with the ability to incorporate feedback and work effectively with stakeholders. Experience working with external vendors and providing creative direction. Working knowledge of photography and video tools (e.g., After Effects, Premiere) is an asset. #LI-OTPP, #LI-AP1 What were offering The Base Salary range for this level is as follows: $105,000 - $155,000. Individual compensation and placement of this role in the range is based on different factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies, and internal equity as they relate to the role. Competitive compensation Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development A flexible work setting combining in office collaboration and remote working Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis At Ontario Teachers'', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers''. How to apply Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application. Accommodations are available upon request () for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located. Ontario Teachers may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making. To learn more about how Teachers uses AI with your personal information, please visit our Privacy Centre. Functional Areas: Marketing & Communications Vacancy: Current Requisition ID: 7011#LI-AP1 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pki5h