Job Description

Join our marketing professionals who create a variety of material showcasing the depth and breadth of HPA\xe2\x80\x99s experience.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join our talented and dynamic Communications team.

In this role, you will contribute to the development and creation of visual-communication projects, with a primary focus on producing material that supports our branding and visual identity. Proficiency across technical software and working knowledge of detail-oriented design tasks are required.

In this role, you will develop strategic ideas and bring them to life in novel and exciting ways. As an individual, you should be keen on participating in the design process, providing and accepting feedback, and excited about learning from others.

Our Culture and Environment

Hariri Pontarini Architects is a certified Great Place to Work\xc2\xae and has been recognized on the 2023 Best Workplaces in Professional Services!

HPA is not only committed to excellence in our beautiful projects, but we\xe2\x80\x99re also committed to creating an inspiring work environment for all. With the feedback from all our amazing employees, we\xe2\x80\x99re continuing to drive change and innovation to continue to improve our employee experience and culture.

At HPA, attracting and engaging employees with varied identities and perspectives is key to our firm\xe2\x80\x99s identity. We believe in growth through diversity, value the uniqueness of voices, and invite discussion and teamwork across our differences. Our people are our strength, and their diversity is the driver of design excellence and innovation.

Hariri Pontarini Architects\xe2\x80\x99 office is a spacious creative open work environment that reflects the firm\xe2\x80\x99s design aesthetic and working process creativity, collaboration and innovation. Our studio embodies our belief that architecture has the power to elevate the human experience.

Our growing team of 150 talented people is provided with ergonomic chairs, spacious desks, cutting-edge IT tools and state-of-the-art facilities that support you in your role.

Our core working hours are Mon to Fri 9:00 \xe2\x80\x93 6:00, However; we do offer a hybrid and flexible work environment.
We offer great benefits such as Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, life insurance, employee referral bonus, professional certification and dues and more.
We have annual holiday events, weekly snack afternoons, ping pong tournaments as well as a softball team.

As a Graphic Designer, you will:

• Lead and/or support the development and production of compelling, compliant, and high-quality marketing designs
• Review design briefs and conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Create the visual aspects for presentations, websites, social media, books, magazines and events
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Work with the Lead Visual Strategist and the team to produce the final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

To help you in achieving your objectives you will have:

• A Degree or a Diploma in Graphic Design or a related field
• 2+ years of experience as a Graphic Designer
• Advanced skills in the preparation, production, and delivery of marketing material
• Advanced knowledge and skills in design software such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop
• Experience with motion design and video editing, using software such as Adobe After Effects and Premier
• Good-to-excellent knowledge of graphic design principles such as typography, visual storytelling, hierarchy and structure, interactivity and web-design principles, and photography/photo editing.
• Experience multi-tasking on various projects in a deadline-oriented environment
• A strong interest in design, architecture, and interior design

The tools and software that you will be using in this role:

• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Adobe After Effects
• Premier
• Photoshop

Hariri Pontarini Architects is driven by an unwavering commitment to designing and technical excellence to transform our client\xe2\x80\x99s aspirations into built form. Our vision is to elevate the human experience in the cities we live in and at the institutions in which we learn, work, heal and play.

Hariri Pontarini Architects is compliant with all standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Hariri Pontarini Architects welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you are interested in this opportunity to join Hariri Pontarini Architects :