Title: Senior Graphic Designer

Department: Corporate Services

Reports to: Senior Director, Growth & Client Experience

Job Summary The Senior Graphic Designer is a creative leader responsible for elevating CPhA’s visual identity across all channels. This role combines hands-on design expertise with strategic thinking to deliver engaging, accessible, and brand-forward visuals that support key organizational initiatives—including promoting CPS, the leading digital clinical support resource for healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Canada; professional education; corporate communications; events; advocacy; and partner programs.

You will collaborate closely with the Marketing & Communications teams, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to create compelling design solutions that strengthen the CPhA brand, enhance our programs and campaigns, and resonate across the pharmacist and broader healthcare provider community.

We are a fully remote workforce and are looking for someone who is able to be fully productive, efficient and effective in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Creative & Design Execution

· Lead the design and production of digital assets (web graphics, social media content, email visuals, digital ads, UI/UX design elements) and print materials (reports, infographics, collateral materials, posters, and event materials).

· Translate complex healthcare and drug information into clear, accessible visual formats.

· Maintain and evolve the CPhA and CPS brand standards; ensure consistency across all touchpoints.

· Develop creative concepts and visual treatments for campaigns, events, product launches, and awareness initiatives.

Brand Leadership

· Serve as a brand ambassador, guiding teams in proper brand application.

· Ensure all design work aligns with organizational goals, accessibility standards (AODA), and industry best practices.

Collaboration & Project Management

· Work closely with Marketing, Product, Education, Advocacy, and Corporate teams to meet business needs.

· Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion,



ensuring timelines and quality expectations are met.

· Coordinate with external agencies, freelancers, and printers.

Digital & Technical Expertise

· Stay current with design trends, accessibility standards, and tools relevant to healthcare, education, and software environments.

· Contribute to UX/UI discussions for websites, landing pages, and product interfaces.

· Prepare production-ready files and ensure quality across digital and print outputs.

Qualifications

Experience

· 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in healthcare, education, technology, publishing, or a similar content-rich environment.

· Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD/Figma), MS Office, and digital content creation tools.

· Strong portfolio showcasing diverse design projects across digital and print formats.

· Experience designing for accessibility (AODA/WCAG compliance).

· Excellent communication, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills.

· Strong project management abilities and comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

· Experience working with bilingual (English/French) content is an asset.

Soft Skills

· Highly collaborative and solutions-oriented

· Detail-obsessed, with strong proofreading and quality control

· Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

· Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse internal teams and healthcare stakeholders

· Proactive and willing to seek out answers for yourself

· Ability to display a commitment to and advocate for diversity and inclusion

Education

· Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field





· A diploma or certificate from a recognized design program is an asset

· Additional training in UI/UX, digital design, accessibility (AODA/WCAG), or motion graphics is an asset

· Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with design tools and trends

Why Work at CPhA?

· Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization impacting Canadian healthcare professionals.

· We’re a group of people who are passionate about the health and well-being of all. We take our work seriously, but we still take time to share a positive laugh.

· The work we do makes a difference in people’s lives.

· Professional Growth: Thrive in an environment that encourages continuous learning, skill development, and growth opportunities.

· Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values creativity, ideas, and collaboration, where your voice is heard.

· Inclusive Environment: Be part of a workplace committed to diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in everything we do.

· Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive health, dental, and retirement benefits, plus additional perks such as a health and wellness credit to support your physical and mental well-being.

Compensation

· $70,000 - $85,000

How to Apply

· If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, we invite you to present your resume along with cover letter, in confidence, to [email protected]. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

· If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources

· While we appreciate all interested applicants, only those individuals who are legally permitted to work in Canada will be considered

· At the Canadian Pharmacists Association, we recognize, value and celebrate diversity, inclusion and equity. Our Diversity & Inclusion Framework is embedded in all our processes, policies and employee initiatives.

· CPhA believes that the recruitment process should be a human one. As such, we do not utilize Artificial Intelligence at any stage of the recruitment & selection process

📌 Senior Graphic Designer (Canada)
🏢 Canadian Pharmacists Association
📍 Canada