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Date Posted:

10/28/2026

Req ID:

50787

Faculty/Division:

Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:

Communications and Public Affairs

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy:

Yes

Description About us The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity Communications & Public Affairs develops communication plans and strategies to support the strategic goals of the Faculty of Arts & Science.

Amazing things happen here every day and we love to tell the stories about the strengths and achievements of our community. We promote the Faculty’s reputation and support internal communications via internal and external media. Our areas of focus include news and media relations, marketing and design,



digital contentmanagement and communications planning and output that responds to the needs of our diverse audiences including students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors. Communications leadership and support is also provided for initiatives arising out of the various administrative units within the Dean’s Office.

Working under direction from Director, Stakeholder Communications and Marketing, the incumbent, will be responsible for creating visual concepts for a variety of digital and print communications channels, including social media and the web, as well as signature collateral materials for events and targeted communications and campaigns. Areas of focus include supporting the development of materials to engage potential partners, donors and alumni, current and future students, faculty and staff and other key stakeholders. The Graphic Design Specialist provides art direction and graphic design to support the Faculty’s strategic priorities and provides production and stewardship in the areas of design, brand, visual identity.

Your responsibilities will include

Developing production schedules, including milestones, critical path, deliverables and reporting

Determining technical requirements for graphic design productions or projects





Creating and producing graphic designs that reflect departmental and/or divisional objectives and following university brand guidelines and accessbility standards

Consulting with and advising clients on graphic design as well as liaising with the Brand Hub for approvals as required

Verifying that all marketing/communication collateral adheres to brand identity and University style guides

Performing design processes that require great precision and attention to many details

Essential Qualifications

Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in graphic/digital imaging; or acceptable combination of equivalent experience

Minimum five years of demonstrated experience in graphic design / communications using a variety of graphic techniques and methods

Must have comprehensive experience with design software including InDesign, PhotoShop and Illustrator

Demonstrated experience with creating designs that are artistically compelling and appealing

Experience working on robust campaigns supporting a range of channels: print materials (direct mail, ads), digital assets (emails, digital ads, webpage graphics), social media (digital campaigns) and events

Experience and knowledgeable in producing a wide variety of marketing materials

Experience in planning, organizing, assisting in the development of and prepare finished artwork for marketing initiatives

Experience and knowledge with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and how it relates to creating compliant design materials

Ability to concept

📌 Graphic Design Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto