Job Description

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING AND WEB SERVICES, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

Competition No.

25.12.344

CATEGORY

SALARY

CLOSING DATE

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week) MSU Band D (Steps 1-8): $27.671 - $40.242 per hour. $50,361 - $73,240 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week). December 17, 2025

About Us

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MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Metis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.



Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

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MacEwan University is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer for a full-time continuing opportunity with our Office of Communications and Marketing. Reporting to the Design Team Lead, you will be responsible for designing and producing print, digital marketing, and communications materials for the University. You will also help create animations, motion graphics, and illustrations to support a range of projects, contribute to project discussions, ensure all design work is completed within project requirements, and maintain university brand compliance.


Key responsibilities include:

Designing material for digital and print mediums; Creating design solutions for marketing and communications issues; Designing and creating the layout of advertising and marketing materials, including proofreading of included copy to ensure consistency of messaging; Developing a clear understanding of clients' business needs and evaluating the content of the requests; Coordinating or assisting with photoshoots; Assisting with the maintenance of the photo/graphics repository; and Participating in visual and conceptual brainstorming by the marketing team on a casual, non-structured basis.

SKILLS

You will have:

Fluency in macOS, Adobe Creative Cloud and font management; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint; Knowledge of current software program changes and updates; The ability to prioritize workload, work independently, establish realistic timelines, and adapt to a changing environment; The ability to interact professionally with stakeholders and team members; Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; and The ability to work in a busy team environment and participate in discussions, problem-solving, consensus-building, and decision-making as a communications and marketing team member.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of a design diploma. A minimum of 2 years of experience in graphic design communications solutions. Experience with project management software (e.g. Basecamp, Asana, Wrike, etc). Experience in layout, design, file preparation, and formatting. Experience with web, UX/digital platform design, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Animate, motion graphics and/or animations is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

BENEFITS

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

Competitive base pay Generous vacation time Secure pension plan Flexible benefits package Continuous learning culture * Opportunities for career growth