Graphic Designer

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL•Toronto, ON

10d•CA$0 - CA$31

About The Position

TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Bell Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film. TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation. We are currently hiring for the position of: Graphic Designer (Seasonal). The Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing and presenting creative concepts for all TIFF initiatives, executing tactical elements of campaigns as requested by various departments within the organization, determining aesthetic direction of various TIFF initiatives, adjusting as necessary, and managing relationships with colleagues and vendors. The graphic designer reports to the Lead, Art Direction and works on a team of designers, as well as the larger creative department composed of video and editorial teams.

Requirements

Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent experience
2+ years of graphic design experience
Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.
For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.

Responsibilities

Ideates, designs and conceptualizes visual identities for campaign refreshes and new initiatives in collaboration with the design team as assigned
Works in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop to produce complex visual systems and designs for publications, social channels, web, digital signage, and site banners and wraps
Participates constructively in creative brainstorms, assisting and offering feedback to other designers
Pitches and presents original conceptual thinking to key organizational stakeholders and implements feedback based on discussions
Maintains brand consistency throughout all projects by use of fonts, logos, colours and assets, supporting the evolution of the TIFF aesthetic and reinforcing brand guidelines
Works collaboratively with other TIFF teams and external vendors to ensure the integrity and purpose of the creative concept remains in focus throughout, while maintaining or improving relationships
Solves creative and communication issues in projects based on the brief provided
Able to adapt established brands and design systems across various print and digital asset deliverables
Uses effective time management to work on multiple projects with varying timelines, scheduling and completing all required tasks as assigned
Uses departmental and organizational guidelines to make decisions, seeking supervisor input if there is ambiguity
Uses assigned resources effectively to satisfy quality and organizational needs
Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends