Job Description

Posted Date: Dec 15, 2023

Visual Communications Designer

RMA, Nisku

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is an independent association comprising Alberta\'s 69 counties and municipal districts. Since 1909, the RMA has helped rural municipalities achieve strong, effective, local government. The RMA provides advocacy and business services for its membership.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of the Marketing & Communications department and reporting to the Manager of Marketing & Communications, this position supports all internal departments of the association through design of marketing materials, branding support, and other visual communications.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Designing, updating, and maintaining materials and publications to support RMA activities, potentially including (but not limited to):

• Templates (typically created in Microsoft Office programs for use by non-technical staff)

• Proposal documents and reports to support Business Services and Advocacy activities

• Annual report and year-in-review documents

• Directories of approved suppliers and programs

• Marketing materials, sales collateral, and presentations

• Infographic design

• Form design and development

• Event branding and design (tradeshows and conventions), including but not limited to: handbooks, app graphics, signage, nametags, etc.

• Working with the Marketing & Communications department between RMA internal stakeholder departments to communicate design needs and gather content to support material development.

• Serving as an advisor to the Manager of Marketing & Communications and other decision makers on implications of branding decisions and policy.

• Assisting or covering for other department staff during vacations and crunch times.

• Supporting association events, occasionally through on-site assistance.

• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• A post-secondary designation in graphic design, new media, or a related discipline.

• At least three years of experience in professional graphic design, visual communications, or related, with a strong portfolio of previous work.

• Proficient in design software, especially for photo editing, graphic design, and document layout (print and digital). Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign preferred.

• Able to work within an established visual style while incorporating new creative ideas.

• Comfortable in a Microsoft Windows working environment.

• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.

• Personable and able to build and maintain professional relationships.

• Excellent listening skills.

• Able to work in a team environment, including keeping others appropriately informed.

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Understanding that progress must be shown and be measurable.

• Able to work with minimal supervision; self-motivated and self-directed.

• Business-level proficiency or fluency in French would be an asset.

• Experience in photography or videography would be an asset.

• Video editing or animation skills would be an asset.

• Some knowledge and appreciation of rural issues would be an asset.

The position reports to the Manager of Marketing & Communications

The RMA is an equal opportunity employer. Any applicant that meets the qualifications above is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and those already legally entitled to work in Canada.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining how you meet the above qualification requirements, plus a link to a portfolio of your relevant work, to Brandon Low, Manager of Marketing & Communication to

We thank all applicants, but due to the high volume of responses expected, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Employer Contact:

Name: Shannan McAuley Email:

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Dec 15, 2023
Closing Date: Jan 07, 2024

Rural Municipalities of Alberta