Job Description

The City of Edmonton\'s creative team is on the search for an outstanding Graphic Designer who can apply their passion for design and impeccable technical skills to do great work for the City. The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing communication and marketing material for the City and specific campaigns, projects and initiatives. This role will create visual communication solutions that meet client objectives and align with the visual identity. This includes creating concepts and executing designs for a variety of mediums, such as brochures, posters, print and digital ads, environmental design and other content.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way. With a focus on the City of Edmonton\xe2\x80\x99s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Analyze and interpret client requirements through defined creative briefs and collaborate with creative team colleagues
• Utilize graphic design skills in layout, typography, photography and production to provide creative solutions to meet client and corporate needs
• Ensure COE visual identity standards are adhered to
• Adhere to timelines and provide deliverables on time and on budget
• Work collaboratively with project and production management team to ensure workflow requirements are met
• Stay aware and up to date on current and emerging trends in print and digital mediums
• Assist in educating City colleagues on best practices of the creative process and brand identity
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a Degree or a 2 year Diploma with a major emphasis in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or Commercial Arts
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a graphic designer working in a creative team
• Ability to conceptually design and prepare visual communication material
• Considerable knowledge of graphic design, typography, and print production techniques
• Considerable knowledge, skills, and abilities, in the use of industry standard graphic design software, including Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat)
• Knowledge of photography and videography, social media channels and their visual requirements
• Knowledge of brand architecture and visual identity
• Advanced communications and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver presentations
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and with operating knowledge of advertising agency model
• Accommodate a wide variety of individual and group working styles in a diverse organizational setting
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style
• Embrace the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, and foster an environment that encourages others to do the same
• Applicants may be tested
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City\xe2\x80\x99s Cultural Commitments, please visit
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City\xe2\x80\x99s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City\xe2\x80\x99s leadership competencies, please visit

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: .

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact .

Up to 1 permanent position available

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $33.357 - $41.900 (Hourly); $69,649.420 - $87,487.200 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/JF

City of Edmonton