Graphic Designer

Recruitment Details

Graphic Designer

Department: Customer Service and Communication

Designated Work Location: 3rd Floor, 510 Main St. Remote with d esignated work location

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $2,286.48 - $2,740.34 bi-weekly

Posting No: 125439

Closing Date: January 17, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the direction of the Manager, Marketing & Branding, the Graphic Designer plans, analyzes, and creates a variety of marketing and communications materials adhering to the standards laid out in the City of Winnipeg Brand Manual. These materials support the strategic delivery of a diverse range of City services, programs, projects, and initiative. The position is responsible for the production of a number of City of Winnipeg publications, including reports, plans, newsletters, calendars, brochures, booklets, posters, pamphlets, emails, forms, invitations, signs, certificates, advertising components, infographics, and exhibition displays. The Graphic Designer finds the most effective way to communicate messages through print and digital media using colour, type, illustration, photography, and other layout techniques.

As The Graphic Designer You Will

• Design and produce a wide variety of print and digital material, such as reports, plans, newsletters, calendars, brochures, booklets, posters, pamphlets, emails, forms, invitations, signs, certificates, advertising components, infographics, and exhibition displays for City departments, special operating agencies, the Mayor’s Office, and Council.
• Provide support to Printing Services to allow for the efficient printing of City material.
• Liaise with internal service departments for graphic design needs.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Fine Arts Degree or two (2) year diploma program in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or Commercial Arts with a recognized Technical College or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of prior related work experience.
• Experience and proficiency in planning, design, and production for a variety of media (or applications), with an excellent understanding of pre-press, print design, and production.
• Prior experience in photography is preferred.
• Experience with a wide variety of software applications with cross-platform knowledge, is required, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Experience in the pre-press process, and preparing files for both print and digital media.
• Advanced skills in graphic design and communication strategies incorporating the principles of typography, composition, layout, illustration, photography, and accessibility.
• Excellent design sense, along with a methodical attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective, positive relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, analyze, create, and implement visual communication solutions from conception to publishing/posting.
• Ability to work collaboratively and function effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to initiate, plan, and complete assignments with minimal supervision and direction.
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, pivot, prioritize, and coordinate to accommodate deadlines.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with demonstrated ability to work in a high-stress, multi-task environment involving tight deadlines.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to stay current with emerging software, design and industry trends within the creative community.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit winnipeg.ca/police .
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Employee Group: CUPE, Technician III

Position Reports To: Manager, Marketing & Branding

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.