Graphic Designer III

Job Title: Graphic Designer III
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Estimated Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:
The Client Stories Studio is the digital storytelling and thought leadership engine behind the Corporate Affairs division of Client Bank Group. Our content is designed to align to the external and internal communications goals of all areas of the organization. Our mission is to build stronger relationships with external audiences and colleagues by demonstrating how Client can add value to their lives.
The Client Stories Content Studio creates omnichannel content that differentiates us from our competitors, including branded journalism, explanatory videos, interactive experiences, executive branding, event support, and attention-grabbing infographics.
Our distribution stretches across channels that are both internal – including intranet, newsletters, and executive communications – as well as the externally-facing channels, including Client Stories, our award-winning branded journalism site. Client Stories features content that is data-driven, proactive, and opportunistic. Content originally created for Client Stories is used across Client’s social, Marketing, and digital channels, and throughout our physical footprint.
We are looking for a versatile and creative storyteller to play an integral role creating compelling multimedia communications for major internal and external corporate initiatives, while also providing creative support to CAPA teams supporting businesses and functions across the Bank.
 
If you consider yourself to be:

• A creative thinker with innovative ideas who can turn an idea into outstanding visuals
• Experienced in delivering video, animation, and print strategies
• A team player who supports a collaborative working environment
• Exceptionally well-organized and effectively able to multitask under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and naturally inquisitive

Working closely with your CAPA colleagues, your key accountabilities include:

• Driving leading-edge use of visual media – video, photography, interactive digital, infographics, animation – to help tell client’s stories in compelling and engaging ways
• Delivering on creative strategies with precision
• Working closely with events teams to deliver a wide range of content materials
• Staying abreast of new tools, techniques and trends to continue to evolve and elevate the team's creative assets
• Supporting a collaborative, positive work environment with a focus on quality, innovation and teamwork
• Fostering meaningful relationships with colleagues in the department and stakeholders across the organization and with third-party suppliers

 
Required skills and experience for the job:
The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital design, film, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least 3-5 years' experience in an agency or in-house creative environment
• Working knowledge of software design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe After Effects, Premier Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign);
• Knowledge of filming, lighting, post-production and sound
• Excellent knowledge of visual design principals and animation
• Flexible team player, self-motivated, curious, ability to multitask and work independently
• Strong storytelling skills and an ability to craft a narrative that runs across channels
• Demonstrated comfort working with senior executives
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects at once
• Familiarity with Client brand standards is a bonus
• Must have some flexibility to work outside regular office hours as required

MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:

• Graphic design experience
• Abode creative suits
• Strong PowerPoint skills (PowerPoint deck together)

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Familiarity CEROS
• Social media creation/ video/ podcasting