Graphic Designer

Job Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

This role is an in‑office position (5 days per week) based at our Head Office location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization. We offer flexibility in start and end times while maintaining core business hours for shared availability across the team.

Our Communications, Strategy and Planning team is looking for a Graphic Designer. This individual will lead, partner and direct internal clients and external stakeholders from multiple portfolios within Communications and Community Engagement to visually express the Metrolinx and its capital project brands in new, engaging, and emerging channels using traditional (2D) graphics. 

What will I be doing?

Conceptualize, design, and create original graphic layouts to support communications plans, Community Engagement physical collateral, social media, video  Collaborate with clients, team members, and stakeholders to understand project objectives and provide creative solutions  Use industry-standard software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create graphic layouts  Use typography, illustrations, and other design elements to create engaging and visually appealing graphics  Create visually consistent and aesthetically pleasing designs that align with the brand guidelines  Review graphics to ensure quality and consistency, providing feedback and acting as final approval point before creative is sent to production and released  Act as a gatekeeper for all brand-related materials and communications and be willing to push back on external contractors and internal collaborators who may be proposing ideas or designs that do not align with the brand vision or guidelines  Work with clients and stakeholders from a wide range of business units and capital projects, at senior executive to individual creator level, to understand project scope, goals, and objectives, and develop a plan to achieve them in a timely manner, managing expectations accordingly  Create project timelines, set milestones, and schedule tasks with an understanding of bigger-picture departmental prioritization goals to ensure that many projects competing for support stay on track and are completed on time 

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Completion of a college diploma in graphic design, or related field or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent Demonstrated experience in graphic design in an advertising or in-house environment Experience designing complex graphics, animations, and graphic layouts for a diverse array of media, including print, social media, interactive media, smartphones, screens and the web, among others Experience in working with various types of post-production design software  Ability to conceptualize and create original creative concepts and animation sequence layouts Knowledge of UX and accessibility principles and best practices and how they can be applied to design  Well versed in the latest graphic design methods, best practices, techniques, and associated principles  Experience in corporate brand adherence, development, and execution  Excellent organizational and project/time management skills to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously, multitask over long periods, meet all established deadlines and manage expectations of business partners and stakeholders  Experience working in a complex environment with multiple levels of approval  Commitment and ability to stay current and stay on top of new developments through various continuing education opportunities and a strong commitment to continuous learning  

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com .

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.