Contract Graphic Designer - Coastal Digital Group (Toronto)

Graphic Designer (6 Month Contract) Coastal Digital Group | Toronto, ON | Full-Time Contract Compensation: $27,000 – $32,000 (depending on experience) Please submit all resumes to: SUMMARY: Coastal Digital Group (CDG) is looking for a talented and driven Graphic Designer to join our team on a 6 month contract basis. This role is being brought on to support our creative team during a planned leave of absence, and will focus primarily on building campaign creative for our clients across digital advertising platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong visual communicator with deep proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and video editing, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. ABOUT: At the core, Coastal Digital Group has one goal: to make the creative process simple. As a full-service digital creative agency, we work with clients of all sizes to provide creative and strategic services that fit their needs. We put digital ideas at the forefront and guide our clients through all phases — from strategy to creation to delivery. Whether it’s advertising, social, marketing, design, web, or video, we tackle it differently by expanding the boundaries of technology and creativity. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the Graphic Designer (Contract) will work closely with our creative and account teams to produce high-quality campaign assets for clients across a wide range of industries and formats. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled designer to make an immediate impact in a agile agency workplace. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Graphic Designer (Contract) is responsible for: • Campaign Creative Production: Design and produce digital advertising creative across multiple formats — including display banners, rich media, video pre-rolls, social ads, and native placements — ensuring all assets meet platform specs and client brand standards. • Video Editing & Motion: Edit and produce video ad content using Adobe Premiere Pro and/or After Effects, including cuts, motion graphics, and format adaptations for various placements and aspect ratios. • Creative Briefing & Execution: Translate creative briefs and campaign strategies into polished, on-brand visual executions that deliver on client KPIs. • Collaboration: Work closely with the account and business development teams to understand campaign goals, incorporate feedback, and align creative output with client objectives. • Asset Management: Organize and maintain creative files, version control, and deliverable libraries to ensure smooth handoff and trafficking. • Quality Control: Review all creative outputs prior to delivery to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and compliance with platform requirements. • Project Management: Manage multiple concurrent projects with the ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and communicate progress clearly. EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND: • Education: Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. • Experience: 1 year of hands-on experience or co-op in graphic design with a strong focus on digital advertising creative. Agency experience is an asset. • Adobe Proficiency (Required): Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Experience with Adobe XD or InDesign is a bonus. • Video Editing: Demonstrated ability to produce and edit video content for advertising use, including format adaptation, motion graphics, and audio syncing. • Digital Advertising Knowledge: Understanding of digital ad formats, specs, and best practices across platforms including display, social, video, and programmatic. • Attention to Detail: Strong eye for detail with the ability to maintain brand consistency across all deliverables, including fonts, colours, logos, and assets. • Multi-tasker: Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality. • Soft Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal), team-oriented mindset, and the ability to receive and action feedback professionally. • Portfolio: A portfolio demonstrating campaign creative and video editing work is required for consideration. • Location: Remote position, however must be based in Toronto, ON. Coastal Digital Group is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ptrxc