Marketing Graphic Design Specialist
About The Position
Surrey Hospitals Foundation is seeking a creative, organized, and collaborative Marketing Graphic Design Specialist to support the Foundation’s marketing, communications, fundraising, and community engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing Graphic Design Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing visual design, website content, print materials, and digital marketing initiatives that strengthen the Foundation’s brand and community presence. This role serves as the primary resource for graphic design and visual communications within the Marketing and Communications team. Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, Communications and Content Manager, and Social Media and Content Specialist, the successful candidate will help bring campaigns, donor recognition initiatives, events, and storytelling to life through compelling and engaging visual design. The ideal candidate is a hands-on creative professional with strong graphic design expertise, experience coordinating website and digital content updates, and an understanding of modern marketing and communications practices.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in graphic design and marketing communications
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design, branding, and digital content work
- Experience managing website content using WordPress or similar CMS platforms
- Working knowledge of digital marketing and SEO best practices
- Strong understanding of layout, typography, branding, and visual storytelling
- Excellent organizational and project coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to high quality work
Nice To Haves
- Experience with video content creation and editing
- Photography and photo editing experience
- Motion graphics or animation skills
- Experience in donor engagement, fundraising communications, healthcare, or nonprofit marketing
- Understanding of print production and publication coordination
- Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Flexibility and adaptability, adjusts quickly to changing situations; copes effectively with complexity and change
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute graphic design projects across digital and print platforms
- Develop creative assets for campaigns, fundraising initiatives, donor recognition, events, reports, presentations, signage, advertisements, and community engagement materials
- Design compelling visual content for social media, digital communications, and marketing campaigns
- Maintain consistency with the Foundation’s brand standards and visual identity
- Organize and maintain templates, design files, and creative asset libraries
- Coordinate and implement website updates using a content management system such as WordPress
- Maintain website content to ensure accuracy, accessibility, consistency, and brand alignment
- Support ongoing improvements to website structure, layout, and user experience
- Coordinate with external vendors or developers for advanced technical support as required
- Monitor website functionality and support ongoing improvements to the Foundation’s digital presence
- Support digital marketing initiatives through creative asset development and campaign coordination
- Apply SEO best practices including metadata, keyword optimization, image optimization, and content formatting
- Assist with email marketing, digital advertising, and promotional campaigns as required
- Support tracking and reporting of website and digital engagement analytics
- Contribute ideas to strengthen online visibility, donor engagement, and audience reach
- Coordinate the design, layout, and production of printed materials including brochures, newsletters, annual reports, event materials, signage, and promotional collateral
- Prepare print-ready files that meet production specifications and brand standards
- Liaise with external printers, vendors, and production partners as required
- Support the coordination and distribution of Foundation publications and marketing materials
- Ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy across all printed and published materials
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to support content creation and campaign execution
- Support storytelling initiatives through creative visual design and multimedia content
- Assist with basic video content creation and editing for campaigns, events, and social media initiatives as needed
- Support photography coordination and image management where required
- Support donor recognition initiatives through thoughtful and engaging visual design
- Assist in the development of campaign materials that support fundraising and stewardship activities
- Contribute creative ideas that strengthen community awareness, donor engagement, and Foundation visibility
Benefits
- Competitive salary to commensurate with your experience and skills
- Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, disability and life insurance
- Supportive work culture and opportunities for professional development
- Participation in the British Columbia Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
- Additional paid time off through wellness days and our nine-day fortnight program
- Four weeks of vacation to start
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
