Marketing and Design Specialist

Skills For Change Metro • Toronto, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Marketing and Design Specialist to bring brand, program, and event initiatives and campaigns to life through thoughtful, high-impact visual design. As part of the marketing team, this role plays a key part in shaping consistent, engaging visual communication across all touchpoints. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong technical foundation in graphic design, combining visual design expertise to deliver high-quality, brand-compliant assets across print, digital, motion/video, and environmental/event applications. You’ll design everything from social media graphics and digital content to event signage, webinar promotions, and outdoor campaigns, helping translate ideas into visually compelling, audience-focused experiences. If you’re passionate about using design to tell meaningful stories and drive community impact, this role offers the opportunity to do just that in a purpose-driven environment.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent training in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, with 2–4 years of professional experience (nonprofit or mission-driven experience preferred).
• Design portfolio mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro).
• Experience with video editing and motion design.
• Detail-oriented and able to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Mission-driven, culturally aware, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative nonprofit environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Figma or similar tools is an asset.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and a willingness to learn and apply new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce end-to-end marketing and event assets across print (brochures, flyers, posters), digital (social media graphics, email templates, web banners), outdoor (billboards, signage), editorial (reports and publications), and event campaigns (webinar visuals, speaker cards, slide decks), including cohesive event signage and brand activations (backdrops, B-rolls, digital displays, wayfinding, and on-site branding elements) to ensure a consistent and impactful brand experience across all touchpoints.
• Deliver a suite of branded materials, including infographics, reports, and one-pagers, as well as interactive assets, digital hubs, and co-branded content, to support effective promotion, audience engagement, and information sharing.
• Develop multimedia content, including video editing, motion graphics, and short-form assets optimized for social and promotional use.
• Translate complex program information into clear, compelling visual storytelling across reports, infographics, and social media content (video and static), highlighting impact and outcomes.
• Design visual elements that enhance website UX and align with organizational brand standards.
• Ensure all deliverables meet production specifications for both print and digital outputs, including correct file formats (e.g., PDF, EPS, PNG), color profiles (CMYK/RGB), and resolution standards (minimum DPI requirements).
• Ensure all design work complies with AODA and WCAG accessibility standards and aligns with organizational brand guidelines.
• Translate briefs into clear, compelling visual narratives, while developing original design concepts independently.
• Apply a multicultural and inclusive lens to visual storytelling, ensuring content reflects diverse perspectives and resonates with community audiences.
• Contribute to creative concepts and visual direction early in campaign development in collaboration with marketing and program teams.
• Maintain visual consistency across all communication channels while adapting designs to suit platform-specific needs.
• Act as a steward of the organization’s visual identity, reinforcing brand consistency and quality across all outputs.
• Stay current with design trends, nonprofit marketing practices, and emerging creative technologies.
• Experiment with AI tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Canva Magic Studio, Copilot for ideation) to enhance creative workflows.
• Recommend process improvements for creative operations, file management, and production timelines.
• Serve as the primary creative resource for program marketing efforts, working closely with marketing, communications, and program teams.
• Manage multiple design requests, prioritize effectively, and communicate timelines clearly with stakeholders.
• Maintain and organize digital asset libraries, templates, and shared files to support consistency and efficiency.
• Track and report on design-driven campaign performance, iterating based on engagement metrics and audience feedback.

Benefits

• Named Charity Village's Best Non-Profit Employer - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Winner of the 2021 Canada Volunteer Awards for Innovation
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities in each stage of the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree