#Senior Graphic Designer (2 Month Term)

This is a 2-month term position, with a possibility of extension.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

##The Opportunity

Marketing is critical to the profile and viability of Banff Centre. The goals of the department are to effectively position Banff Centre as a globally recognized Centre for creativity, to assist programs in recruiting quality participants, to promote events that showcase our participants, and support all Banff Centre properties.

The Senior Graphic Designer is an essential member of the Marketing team, providing professional graphic art services including planning, design, layout, production, and presentation for a range of promotional and corporate communications materials, and ensuring and defending brand consistency.

##Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, below are some key accountabilities:

Design and Artwork

• Design and produce artwork for diverse Banff Centre properties including, but not limited to traditional advertisements, digital ads and html materials, publications, illustrations, brochures, corporate materials, posters, invitations, annual reports, proposals, stationary, performance programs, and OOH assets.
• Design graphics for the Banff Centre Website and various online platforms.
• On-Site design projects such as signage, direction signs, and advertising boards.

Project Management

• Establish and maintain project schedules and costs, and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborate with external departments and divisions when required.

Autonomy and Accountability

• Manage tight deadlines and changing priorities, and navigate a high-pressure environment while maintaining excellent communication and quality of work.

Brand Identity

• Provide and show leadership regarding branding and Banff Centre’s visual identity. This includes communicating and implementing the key messages and visual identity adopted by the organization. Graphic Designers also contribute to the development in the positioning/branding of the institution.
• The Senior Graphic Designer attends group meetings and presentations for Marketing and Communications, where they are responsible for presenting their work, and for bringing and defending the design and branding viewpoints.

Industry Trends

• Maintain current knowledge of developments within the computer graphics and design industry.

##Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• 5+ years of graphic design experience
• Diploma or degree in graphic design or related experience is required
• Experience in designing material for the arts or other post-secondary institutions will be considered a strong asset
• Experience designing and producing multi-page publications or magazines is essential
• A thorough knowledge of design, design practices, promotion, packaging, and production and high degree of creativity and vision in approach to design is essential.
• High technical proficiency with the below applications:
  • Macintosh OSX Operating System
  • Adobe Creative Suite applications including InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop
  • Microsoft Office applications, and scanning hardware/software
• Illustration skills is an asset
• Working knowledge of Adobe Animate, and Adobe After Effects for the purpose of interactive & animated web content / digital advertising is considered an asset
• Recognized for being highly motivated and creative
• Exceptional customer service skills that focus on understanding needs of the client.
• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Collaborative team player that understands the value of building internal and external relationships
• Reliable with the ability to work under broad direction and in a self-directed manner
• Well organized and detail focused with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and projects
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and tasks
• Proven ability to solve problems with creative solutions
• Strong interpersonal communications (written and verbal)

##Employment Terms and****Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, salaried support staff position, subject to a 6 month probation period.
• The annual salary for this position is between $61,464.00 and $64,521.60, depending on experience, based on working 40 hours per week. -This is a 2-month term position, with a possibility of extension.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hybrid work environment (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). A remote work schedule may also be considered.
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

##Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Senior Graphic Designer position until a suitable candidate is found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

Privacy Statement

Banff Centre is a public body pursuant to the Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (“POPA”) and the Access to Information Act (“ATIA”). All of your personal information collected by Banff Centre, including personal information collected through third-party contractors or platforms, in relation to the creation of your candidate profile and submission of a job application, is collected pursuant to section 4(c) of POPA for the purpose of administering your candidate profile, evaluating your eligibility for a position(s) at Banff Centre, and communicating with you about your application. Your personal information may be disclosed, as required, pursuant to ATIA or other applicable law, to satisfy reporting requirements, or for statistical, funding, planning or research purposes.

If you have any questions about the collection, use or protection of this information, please contact the Privacy Coordinator at privacy@banffcentre.ca, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Box 1200, Banff Alberta, T1L 1H5, 403.762.6100.