18 Aug
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Canadian Strategy Group
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Alberta
18 Aug
Canadian Strategy Group
Alberta
Canadian Strategy Group (CSG) is looking for a talented and versatile full-time Brand Designer to join our team. This role combines creative thinking with hands-on production and design, supporting visual communications for our firm and our clients across digital, print and web.
If you have a passion for impactful design, a collaborative mindset, strong attention to detail, and an interest in continuing to grow your creative skills, we’d love to hear from you. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple assignments in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, growing their skills across a range of design disciplines.
About Canadian Strategy Group
Canadian Strategy Group (CSG) is Western Canada’s leading public affairs firm. Founded in 2008 and backed by decades of experience, our team delivers results to clients across Canada’s Western provinces in public affairs, government relations, strategic communications, and issue management. We are committed to working with our clients to influence decisions that improve their future and prosperity.
With offices and Partners in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, and Vancouver, we support clients across diverse industries and mandates, working with decision-makers across all party lines and levels of government. Our team is smart, creative, and curious, and we value working together to solve some of the most interesting and complex issues facing our region.
And our people are one of the best parts of CSG. We love brainstorming, chatting politics, and toasting each other’s wins. We foster a workplace where professional growth, mentorship, and continuous learning are valued and celebrated. CSG offers a fast-paced work environment, but it’s one filled with respect and laughter.
Key Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with the team to translate strategy and messaging into compelling, on-brand creative
Develop creative concepts and design solutions for client campaigns, corporate communications, reports,
presentations, social media and other materials
Apply established brand identities consistently while identifying opportunities to improve and strengthen creative execution
Produce design work across a range of formats, including but not limited to print, digital, and web content
Support the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the CSG website
Participate in lient discussions and creative reviews, collaborating with the team to incorporate feedback and refine work
Help maintain and evolve CSG’s visual identity, templates, and toolkits, including the design of proposals, pitch presentations and other business development assets.
Prepare production-ready files and work with printers and other external suppliers as required, conducting quality control to ensure accuracy and high-quality standards.
Manage priorities across multiple concurrent assignments, communicating proactively about timelines, requirements and potential challenges.
Stay current on design trends, tools, technologies and best practices.
Contribute to a collaborative creative environment, share ideas, participate in constructive critique, and continuously develop your skills.
Essential Qualifications
Solid portfolio, demonstrating polished design work across a range of digital and print applications
Strong foundation in typography, visual hierarchy, layout, colour, composition and brand application
Ability to translate information and messaging into effective visual communications
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality products
Comfortable receiving feedback, collaborating with colleagues and clients, and iterating on creative work
Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
Experience designing for print and preparing files for production
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
Working proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Word and PowerPoint
Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Approximately 2-4 years of relevant qualified design experience
Preferred Skills
Working knowledge of WordPress, Elementor, and SquareSpace website platforms
Experience creating simple animations or GIFs
Familiarity with HTML5 ads
Experience working in an agency or other professional services environment.
Benefits of Working at CSG
At CSG, we want our people to have the support, tools and opportunities they need to do great work and build their careers. Our team members receive:
Three weeks’ vacation and additional time off during Christmas and New Year’s
Automatic reimbursement for cell phone and home internet expenses
Comprehensive health perks plan, including automatic gym membership reimbursement
Eligibility for corporate bonus and employee recognition programs
Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
Exposure to a wide range of clients and public affairs mandates across Western Canada
The opportunity to learn directly from experienced public affairs professionals in a collaborative environment.
Important Details
This is an in-office position based in Edmonton.
Canadian Strategy Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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📌 Brand Designer (Alberta)
🏢 Canadian Strategy Group
📍 Alberta