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May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)
Please note: This is a fixed term contract anticipated to be 6 months in duration.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager, Brand and Marketing, the Graphic Designeris responsible forcreative development, production, and execution of print/digital design,photographyand marketing initiatives, ensuring compliance to the University’s brand standards, and relevant legislation.
TheGraphic Designerwill:
Develop concepts and design solutions for Brock’s marketing communications, including layout,productionand pre-press file preparation;
Develop comprehensive and cohesive designs aligned with the brand and campaign guidelines;
Design and produce engaging, commercial-quality graphics and promotional materials including infographics, presentations, brochures, reports, posters, and magazine publications;
Create multimedia graphic elements for digital advertising, online media buys, interactive documents, webpagesand email campaigns;
Consult with internalpartnerstoestablishthe overall look, graphic elements and content of communications material that meet their needs and University Brand standards;
Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of materials andutilizesoftware to generatenew ideas;
Organize print jobs within tight deadlines with internal and external vendors;and
Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and relevant legislation
KeySkills andExperience
A college diploma or undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. graphic design, arts, or digital media);
Relevant experience developing/designing print and digital graphic layouts, with responsibility from conception to final product, including pre-press and print production experience;
Ability to design graphics, ensuring professional appearance and consistency with brand/accessibility standards;
Strong creativity,visual design abilities, andpre-press production knowledge;
Applied knowledge of photography, motion graphics, and photo & video editing;
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, MicrosoftOfficeand/or other graphic software in a Mac environment;
Knowledge of relevant legislation as it relates to design and electronic communication platforms;
Excellent written,oraland interpersonal communication skills;
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines;
Strong attention to detailandvisual problem solving;and
Ability to adapt to new platforms,softwareand design techniques.
SalaryandTotal Rewards:
Job GradeK, Salary Scale ($62,115 - $99,384);
Target Hiring Range: $62,115- $65,000*
Thisis afixed term contract position
*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourEmployment Accommodation Policyand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights CodePlease contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications receivedCandidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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