Senior Web and Graphics Designer

Apply By: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:59 pm EST

Department: Marketing & Communications / External Relations

City: Toronto

Language of Position(s):

Job Term: 1 Temporary - up to 12 months

Job Code: 02705 - Information Officer 3

Salary: $1,501.84 - $1,837.65 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you an experienced digital design professional with a proven track record of developing strategies that drive business objectives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are you able to expertly manage multiple and competing priorities at the same time?

If this sounds like you, then consider joining the Ontario Science Centre - one of Canada's most visited cultural attractions and a world-renowned educational institution. Contribute to both the organization's success and the growth of your skillset by serving as a digital design partner for our website, social media channels, integrated marketing campaigns, brand advertising and more.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement user-focused digital strategies that drive attendance and engagement.
• Act as a subject matter expert on brand and digital style guidelines while identifying creative strategies to achieve marketing goals.
• Design and build wireframes, mock-ups, prototypes, and landing pages.
• Collect and analyze data using GA4 to identify trends and insights related to web and digital performance.
• Conduct testing and iterating design on our ads, social, and landing pages to optimize performance.
• Coordinate project activities, establish workback schedules, and ensure quality outcomes of deliverables.
• Use your creative problem-solving skills to provide innovative ideas that drive engagement and attendance.

How do I qualify?

Technical Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience in developing a wide variety of design and products from concept to production for various channels and platforms (web, email, social channels, etc.) in support of an overarching branding strategy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of communications and design principles, best practices, and trends in digital media and web content design and production.
• A strong understanding of user experience design for web, email, and digital applications including what motivates audience experience and behaviour.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and experience in HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, and responsive/mobile-first design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 level AA.
• Proficiency identifying and resolving cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility issues.
• Experience with Umbraco CMS is advantageous.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Oral and written communications skills, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and strong relationship management skills when working on projects.
• Interpersonal and relationship management skills to build collaborative relationships with diverse internal/external stakeholders, lead projects, and develop consensus between varying points of view on design strategy.
• Liaising skills to connect with clients and suppliers of services to ensure products are developed and delivered according to schedules and branding guidelines.

Research, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:

• Problem solving skills to determine opportunities and solutions in meeting marketing and communications objectives.
• Problem solving skills to resolve issues such as changes in client requirements, delays in production, or lack of materials needed to complete projects.
• Analytical skills to re-evaluate strategies based on internal priorities, product offerings or programs and to recommend operational improvements.
• Research skills to synthesize information from various sources and develop creative plans and actions; identify target audiences and appropriate measures to reach them.

Project Management and Planning Skills:

• Time management and planning skills to handle multiple competing projects and operate in a fast-paced work environment requiring re-sequencing on an ongoing basis.
• Experience establishing project schedules and estimating the cost of activities/resources.

Additional Information:

Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, Toronto Region

Application Instructions:

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us to provide your contact information. The recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French.

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