About us

About ACER Consulting Agricultural Communications and Epidemiological Research (ACER) Consulting is a research, training, and scientific communication company specializing in agricultural programs, policies, and practices. Our goal is to create knowledge, tools, and programs to improve animal health and welfare, public health, and the environment in a rapidly changing world. We work with provincial, national, and international clients in the private, government, and nonprofit sectors on a variety of exciting projects ranging from researching best on-farm practices, to designing national quality assurance programs, to informing policies and regulatory decisions, to building educational resources and toolkits. Our focus is livestock health and welfare, but we also undertake projects spanning human, animal, and environmental health. Our projects and clients are diverse, which means we must be understanding, adaptable, creative, and responsive.

The opportunity

ACER Consulting is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join ACER Create, our creative team focused on turning complex scientific and technical information into clear, engaging and useful communication products. This role will strengthen our graphic design capacity and contribute to creative projects for clients working in agriculture, research and related sectors.

Working closely with and reporting to our Creative Director, you will take ownership of assigned design projects and production tasks, exercise independent judgment, propose creative solutions and deliver polished work.

Graphic design and visual communication are the foundation of this position. Experience with e-learning development and WordPress website design or development would be valuable assets, but neither is required. We are looking for a capable designer who takes initiative and is interested in learning new creative tools and approaches.

What you will do

Graphic design and creative production

● Design and lay out fact sheets, reports, infographics, presentations, posters, educational resources and other print and digital materials.

● Translate scientific,



technical and research-based information into clear, accurate and visually engaging formats.

● Create figures, diagrams, icons, illustrations, templates and other visual assets.

● Develop and refine creative concepts within project objectives and client brand guidelines, offering thoughtful design options and recommendations.

● Manage assigned work through design, revisions, final production and file preparation, maintaining strong quality control and version management.

● Collaborate with the Creative Director and project teams, communicate progress proactively and contribute to selected client discussions.

● Apply accessible, user-focused design principles and check materials for consistency, clarity, accuracy and production quality.

Additional creative opportunities

● Support the visual design and production of e-learning modules, including content built in Articulate Rise or Storyline, with training provided where needed.

● Contribute to the design and development of WordPress websites and pages, including layouts and visual elements, as skills and project needs allow.

● Create supporting digital assets for newsletters, social media, presentations and other communication products.

● Contribute ideas for improving creative processes, templates, tools and the quality of ACER Create deliverables.

What you bring

● A strong portfolio demonstrating professional graphic design skills, particularly layout, typography, composition, information hierarchy and visual storytelling.

● Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, along with the ability to prepare professional print and digital deliverables.

● The ability to work independently on assigned projects,



exercise sound design judgment and identify solutions rather than wait for detailed instructions.

● Strong attention to detail, organization, time management and comfort managing several concurrent assignments.

● A collaborative approach, receptiveness to feedback and clear, proactive communication, particularly when working remotely.

● Curiosity and confidence working with unfamiliar or complex subject matter and a willingness to learn recent tools and techniques.

● Approximately 3–5 years of relevant professional design experience is our target, but we welcome applicants with different levels of experience who can demonstrate the capabilities required.

Assets, not requirements

● Experience designing or developing e-learning, especially with Articulate Rise or Storyline.

● Experience with WordPress website design and development, beyond routine content updates.

● Experience with accessible document design, multimedia, video or simple animation.

● Experience communicating scientific, agricultural, government or other technical information.

Work arrangement and compensation

This is a full-time position open to candidates based anywhere in Canada. You may work remotely (so long as you are based in Canada), from our office in Guelph, Ontario, or through a hybrid arrangement. We value independent work, responsive collaboration and reliable communication regardless of location.

The proposed annual salary range is CAD $65,000–$85,000, depending on experience and demonstrated capabilities. We would ideally welcome the successful candidate in January 2027, with an earlier start possible and some flexibility for the right person.

Applying

Please submit a resume and portfolio or selected examples of your work. We are particularly interested in examples that show how you have made complex information clear, useful and visually compelling. Application details and the recruitment contact will be provided when the position is posted.

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote

📌 Graphic Designer (Canada)
🏢 ACER Consulting
📍 Canada