Graphic Designer (2 Month Term)

This is a 2-month term position.

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, Region 3. 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 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 insuring and defending brand consistency.

Roles and Responsibilities

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

Design and Artwork

• Design and produce artwork for diverse Banff Centre projects including, but not limited to: advertisements, digital ads and html materials, editorial publications, brochures, corporate materials, posters, invitations, annual reports, proposals, stationary, performance programs, and signage.
• Design graphics for Banff Centre Web site and various online platforms.
• On-site design projects such as signage, direction signs, and advertising boards.
   

  Print Materials

• Manage pre-press co-ordination by working directly with printing houses to prepare printer specifications, obtain quotes, schedule production, prepare print ready files, conduct press checks at the printing house, and co-ordinate printing.

  Project Management

• Establish and maintain project schedules and costs, and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. 

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. 

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 an asset
• Experience producing corporate publications is essential as this position will provide expertise and resource services to Banff Centre departments focusing on stationery and forms, educational program pieces, and marketing products. 
• 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 
• 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.
• Collaborative team player that understands the value of building internal and external relationships 
• Reliable with the ability to work under broad direction.
• Well organized and detail focus 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 and to do that collaboratively, including team members beyond the immediate design or marketing division
• Solid interpersonal communications (written and verbal)

Employment Terms and Benefits

• This is a 2-month term position.
• 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 $56,388.80 and $59,196.80, depending on experience, based on working 40 hours per week.
• 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 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.