Job Title: Graphic Designer& Social Media Coordinator

Location: Victoria, BC

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm, 35 hours/week. Please note that this position will occasionally require work during evenings and weekends.

Salary: $31.07 per hour (Effective March 22, 2025) - Unionized Position, CUPE Local 410, Pay Grade 6

About Us:

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV) stands as a beacon of culture and community, nestled just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria in a serene park-like setting. Established in 1951 and housed in both contemporary exhibition spaces and the historic 1889 Spencer mansion, AGGV is not only the largest public art gallery on Vancouver Island but also one of the most significant in Canada, boasting an impressive collection of over 20,000 pieces of visual and decorative arts. As a growing non-profit organization, we are committed to excellence, innovation, diversity, and inclusivity, firmly believing in the power of collaboration to achieve our goals.

About the Role The Graphic Designer & Social Media Coordinator supports the interdepartmental activities at the Gallery by archiving, designing, producing, implementing, coordinating, and publishing digital and graphic content. These include digital marketing efforts and audio-visual interpretive materials. Reporting to the Marketing Specialist, this position works closely on communication planning and serves as a liaison with external contractors, such as graphic designers, exhibition designers, videographers, and printing service providers.

Key Responsibilities

- Creating engaging social media, photo, video, and digital content.
- Managing the Gallery's social media channels and online community engagement.
- Designing print and digital marketing materials that support exhibitions and programs.
- Coordinating creative projects, digital assets, and production schedules.
- Maintaining website and digital content to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Collaborating with Gallery staff, artists,



and external creative partners to deliver high-quality communications.

What We're Looking For:

- Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, media production, design, digital communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-3 years of experience in digital production (photo, video, audio), with advanced photography and video skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and proofreading abilities.
- Experience working with diverse groups and providing courteous service.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Reader, Adobe Premiere Pro), Hootsuite, Meta Campaign Manager, Meta Ads Manager, Meta Business Suite, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Skilled in managing and optimizing social media platforms.

Why Join Us?

- Flexible and supportive work environment.
- Opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real impact in the community.
- This position is eligible for Extended Health, Dental, LTD benefits and Municipal Pension Plan

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups, such as Indigenous peoples, women, people of colour, LGBTQQIP2SA individuals, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. AGGV is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you require any accommodation, please let us know.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required qualifications, we would love to hear from you! Please apply on the careers page of the AGGV website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31.07 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Graphic Designer& Social Media Coordinator (Victoria)
🏢 Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
📍 Victoria