Position Title: Creative Design Specialist

Line of Business: Capital Markets

Contract Duration: 18 months (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Potential for Extension: Yes

Potential for Full-Time Hire (FTE): Yes

Work Location: Hybrid - Toronto or Vancouver; currently remote with occasional in-office presence

Rotational Support: Shift 3PM - 12AM ALSO they are required to provide rotational workflow coordination and on-call rotational weekend support as needed

Overtime: Possible

Portfolio Submission: Required for all applications

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-quality presentations, templates, newsletters, invitations, and banner ads for internal and external use
• Transform dense, text-heavy content into visually engaging layouts, infographics, and custom illustrations
• Search and select appropriate digital images and vectors to support content design
• Create interactive forms and custom maps with asset/location data
• Ensure all designs adhere to company branding guidelines and are delivered on time
• Maintain quality control of all assigned projects and execute effective design strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams on complex and special projects
• Interpret client needs accurately and translate them into effective design solutions
• Log and track all project requests using a proprietary project management CRM
• Propose creative solutions and contribute ideas for operational and design process improvements
• Support training efforts and maintain up-to-date design skills
• Participate in weekend and after-hours support rotations as required

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in graphic design/desktop publishing in a fast-paced corporate environment (investment banking experience preferred)
• Strong proficiency in PC-based environments
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat DC
• Strong PowerPoint presentation design skills
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with print production and pre-press standards
• Demonstrated creative portfolio showcasing design skills and versatility

Education Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience

Interview Process

1. Initial Interview with Team Leads (via MS Teams)
2. Skills Assessment (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator)
3. Final Interview with Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)