We are looking for a Graphic Designer in Toronto – 6-month contract! 

Are you an energetic and creative professional? Do you want to work for an organization that believes in people’s potential? 

At CFIB, your work supports small businesses in your community and across the country. You’ll have a hand in shaping the economy and future of the country. You will be independent through flexibility and accountability, so you can live and work at your best. You will join an organization that is collaborative and supportive, where 94% of employees agree it’s a great place to work. You will work closely with colleagues both locally and across the country – building upon synergies and learning from one another. You make a difference when you work at CFIB.  

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time 6-month contract position as a Graphic Designer in Toronto, with the possibility of an extension. This position will be required to work in a hybrid work arrangement (from home and in the Toronto office). 

What will you do? 

Supporting the Public Affairs and Communications department, you will be responsible for managing and executing design projects. The Graphic Designer will implement and maintain CFIB’s brand and execute for print and digital. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design within brand for a variety of print and digital endeavours (reports, white papers, tablet brochures); and work within templated design files. 
• Manage design projects end-to-end including receiving and coordinating requests, designing, working with internal stakeholders to receive input and approval, working with translation team and digital team. 
• Implement and maintain CFIB’s brand; ensuring correct usage for internal and external requests. 
• Work within established timelines to ensure deadlines are met. 
• Manage time, resources, documentation and administration of personal workload. 
• Have attention to detail for project maintenance, filing, and archiving. 
• Keep abreast with changing trends in design and technology. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

What makes a successful Graphic Designer? 

• University or college degree/diploma in Graphic Design, and at least 2 years of experience in corporate design. 
• Strong and effective communication skills are required.
• Enthusiastic team player, with the ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Proficient with Adobe CSS, specifically InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Motion graphics and video editing experience a bonus.
• Working knowledge MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and Canva.
• Editorial design, Prepress and print production experience a bonus.
• Comfortable receiving constructive feedback.
• French language skills / bilingual proficiency an asset. 

Note: Portfolio link or file must be submitted with application, applicants will be assigned a design skills test as part of the application process. 

What do we offer? 

• Career advancement 
• Flexibility 
• Supportive leadership 
• Diversity and Inclusion  
• Training and development  
• Benefits/Health and Wellness 

CFIB has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. CFIB is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.