Branded Content Designer

SJC Media is the largest producer of magazines in Canada, with award-winning titles such as FASHION, Chatelaine, HELLO! Canada, Maclean’s, Today’s Parent, Toronto Life, Ottawa Magazine and Canadian Business.

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking, creative and collaborative team? Then come join us at SJC in the role of Branded Content Designer.

Summary:

St. Joseph Communications is Canada’s largest privately owned communications company with three integrated platforms in Content, Print and Media.

Patron Studio, the branded content arm of SJC Media, is looking for a designer to help lead the creation of branded content across SJC Media and its highly respected publishing brands. This role entails working primarily within the branded content team but will also liaise with the sales, project management and editorial teams.

The successful candidate must be creative and collaborative, as well as organized and detail-oriented. They will keep up with design trends and the latest social media platform updates. They should demonstrate initiative, have the ability to manage competing priorities, and work well with cross-functional teams within a fast-paced environment. Come join our growing and inspiring team, and work on some of the best media brands in Canada.

In this role you will:

• Support the pitching and creation of branded content
• Create fast-turnaround mocks for print, digital, social and video across our brands
• Execute creative strategy and ideation for sold branded content executions
• Hire and manage visual artists like illustrators, photographers and other designers
• Create full suite of visual assets for a branded content campaign, from print layouts to digital destination design to social media cards to newsletter graphics
• May be required to art-direct a photo or video shoot on set

And a bit about yourself:

• A degree or diploma in a related business, design, media or marketing program
• 3+ years experience working in a design capacity
• High proficiency in Powerpoint and Google Slides
• Strong listening skills, ability to take feedback and make sound design decisions
• You are positive, a strong communicator and can talk to new people
• Ability to prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Proficient with image asset creation tools like Photoshop and InDesign
• A keen interest in Media Publishing & Marketing landscape
• Strong presentation-building skills a plus
• Ceros experience a plus

If this sounds like you, apply below!

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.

SJC Values:

Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet.

SJC Perks:

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and online health & wellness resources with Homewood Health
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• Exclusive employee magazine subscription rates
• 1-year complimentary Toronto Life Insider membership
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership
• Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers

Accommodations at SJC:

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.