eMERGE Guelph

Graphic Designer

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours a week

Job Purpose

To create graphical content that can be used during targeted Media Campaigns in promoting household sustainability practices and increasing uptake of our Home Tune-up program and event attendance.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design graphics and templates for web applications including a website re-design, educational materials, marketing materials, media campaigns, posters, participant communication, and corporate identity
  • Conceptualize and design creative graphics and layouts for media campaigns, outreach, and eMERGE events
  • Facilitate print projects with outside agencies and printing shops
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects and successfully meet deadlines
  • Work both collaboratively and independently
  • Effectively communicate through design important environmental messages
  • Work with Directors to establish evolving brands and graphic standards

Key Skills Required

  • an eye for design and experience conceptualizing ideas
  • experience with graphic design programs and website design applications;  
  • relevant educational, work and/or volunteer background;
  • strongly self-motivated and ambitious;
  • team oriented worker
  • A passion for sustainability, a knowledge of current affairs in the energy sector is a plus

* Resume and 2-3 examples of recent work are required