Graphic Designer

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is a provincial association, committed to improving services and support for individuals living with mental illnesses and addictions issues, and to the promotion of mental health in Ontario.

Job Summary:

The Graphic Designer will support the communications team and other CMHA Ontario departments as an in-house creative resource. This position is responsible for the creative aspects of designing and developing communications material for CMHA Ontario, the CMHA branch network and associated brands in a fast-paced, fun, and demanding environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Uses a solid foundation in graphic design essentials to conceptualize and execute various CMHA Ontario communication materials, both digital and print
• Brings CMHA Ontario brands such as the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health, Mental Health Works, Talk Today, BounceBack, etc. to life by developing and designing print, promotional, and digital materials that clearly communicate ideas and initiatives to our various audiences
• Translates mental health information into high quality design concepts for both digital and print platforms
• Develops design concepts for interactive and dynamic screen layouts, user interfaces, icons, and other elements associated with web site development, digital visualization, and maintenance
• Takes direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them into images, layouts, and other designs in a timely fashion. Provides high quality customer service to both internal and external collaborators and stakeholders
• Positively influences the organization’s corporate image through the use of corporate style guidelines, procedures, and supporting materials; ensuring all documents produced by the division are to the highest design standards and effectively communicate with the CMHA Ontario community
• Continually reviews and recommends improvement to workflow processes to ensure ongoing efficiency of design services between the communications department, CMHA Ontario programs and branches

Skills & Experience:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Design or a related field
• Work experience as a graphic designer producing a wide assortment of communications collateral including annual reports, infographics, brochures, flyers, posters, websites, etc.
• Possess an excellent understanding of current visual design trends; stays well-informed with emerging trends.
• Have demonstrated artistic and conceptual abilities in creating designs for engaging and dynamic user experiences
• Detailed oriented, with the ability to work on more than one assignment at a time and provide quick turnaround
• Must be a hands-on individual proficient in Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and desktop publishing and graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience and technical expertise in web development, including application of web accessibility, testing, usability, and search engine optimization, is an asset
• Experience with video production and editing is an asset

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time, Regular (non-contract) position working standard office hours (currently 35 hours/week). This position is based in Toronto, Ontario and may require regular travel. (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our office is currently closed, and colleagues are working primarily virtually. No work travel is currently permitted.)

This position is also a desk job with extended periods of sitting, reading, telephone/virtual interaction, and working at the computer. This position involves some moderate lifting, shipping, and handling. Attendance at various meetings throughout the workday/workweek will be required; meetings may occur on short notice, depending on the circumstances.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to maintain and submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.

This position is within the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.

To Apply:

We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals with relevant experience, people with disabilities, including people with lived experience of mental health and addictions issues and their family members. Accommodations at all stages of the selection process are available on request.

Please submit a cover letter and resume online only by midnight on February 9, 2022, addressed to the Director of People & Wellness, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high number of applications we typically receive, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.