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Position Purpose and Summary This role advances the mission and vision by creating clear, compelling, and brand-consistent visual design across print and digital channels. Reporting to the Creative Lead, this role translates creative direction into polished design executions that support enrolment, advancement, communications, events, and institutional priorities. This role contributes to concept development, produces high-quality design assets and helps maintain strong brand application across campaigns, publications, web, social, environmental, and event materials. Key Areas of Accountability Visual Design Execution Produce high-quality design work for integrated marketing and communications projects across digital and print channels. Translate creative briefs and approved direction into clear design solutions that reflect project goals and audience needs while faithfully expressing the University’s brand promise. Develop campaign assets, publications, presentations, signage, event collateral, web graphics, email graphics, social media assets, and other visual materials as assigned. Adapt campaign concepts across multiple formats and channels while maintaining consistency, clarity, and quality. Use sound design judgment in typography, layout, hierarchy, image selection, accessibility, and visual storytelling. Brand Stewardship and Design Systems Apply TWU's visual identity consistently across assigned projects, ensuring that design work aligns with institutional brand standards and creative direction. Support the development and maintenance of reusable templates, design systems, and production-ready assets that improve consistency and efficiency. Identify brand application issues and recommend practical improvements to the Creative Lead. Stay current with design trends, higher education practices, and platform-specific design expectations. Production, Workflow & Asset Management Coordinate design work with the Creative Lead, project leads, and Marketing Services team members to support agreed timelines and priorities. Prepare design work for Creative Lead review, incorporate feedback, and move approved work through final production. Package files accurately for print, digital delivery, vendor handoff, and archival storage. Work with print and digital suppliers as assigned to ensure files meet technical requirements and final outputs reflect approved design standards. Maintain organized working files, final assets, and design archives in SharePoint and other systems. Collaboration and Support Collaborate constructively with writers, marketers, communicators, project leads, student designers, freelancers, and campus partners. Contribute ideas during creative discovery, brief development, and concept exploration while supporting the Creative Lead's final direction. Provide practical guidance to student designers or freelancers on assigned projects, including file preparation, brand application, and production details. Communicate clearly about timelines, capacity, project status, and design considerations. Key Interactions Collaborates with : Marketing Services, Strategic Communications, Enrolment, Advancement, University Events, academic units, external vendors, freelancers, and student designers. Reports to : Creative Lead Job Standards and Requirements Education : A bachelor’s degree or diploma in graphic design, visual communication, communications, fine arts, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio may be considered. Experience 3 - 5 years of professional graphic or visual design experience is preferred. Experience designing for integrated campaigns, publications, digital channels, events, or institutional communications is an asset. Experience in post-secondary, non-profit, agency, or in-house marketing environments is an asset. A portfolio demonstrating strong design craft, brand consistency, and practical production ability. Knowledge And Skills Strong working knowledge of graphic design, typography, layout, visual hierarchy, image treatment, and production design. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and related design tools; familiarity with Canva, MediaValet, Marq, or other collaborative design tools is an asset. Experience preparing files for print, digital, web, email, and social media environments. Ability to interpret a creative brief, ask clarifying questions, and produce thoughtful design solutions. Strong attention to detail, including proofreading sensitivity, file accuracy, brand consistency, and production readiness. Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple assigned projects while meeting deadlines. Open to feedback, collaborative in approach, and committed to growing in creative craft. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work independently and with a team. Personal Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community. A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affirm and support TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, focused. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude. Servant-Leader Way of Life Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization. Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing. Benefits Of Working At TWU A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program. Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement. Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency. Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU. Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library. Subsidized meals at the main cafeteria. Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store and coffee shops, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley. Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account). Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.). Free employee parking on campus. Special community events throughout the year. Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP). A positive Christian fellowship environment. Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact People & Culture. Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.

Ce que vous ferez

The Visual Designer creates brand-consistent visual assets for print and digital channels to support university enrolment, communications, and events. They translate creative briefs into polished designs while maintaining the institution's visual identity and managing production workflows.

Exigences

A bachelor's degree or diploma in graphic design or a related field is preferred, along with 3-5 years of professional design experience. Candidates must possess a strong portfolio and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, as well as a commitment to the university's Christian mission.

Avantages

• Extended health • Dental • Insurance • RRSP matching program • Annual statutory holidays • Vacation accruement • Tuition benefit for undergraduate and graduate courses • Torch tuition scholarship for dependents • Free access to fitness/gym facilities • Free access to Norma Marion Alloway Library • Subsidized meals • Discounts at campus store and coffee shops • Wellness benefits • Counselling • Sick days • Personal days • Health/wellness spending account • Free recreational equipment rentals • Free employee parking • Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Visual Design
• Typography
• Layout
• Visual Hierarchy
• Brand Stewardship
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Acrobat
• Print Production
• Digital Design
• Social Media Asset Creation
• Image Treatment
• Project Management
• Collaboration
• Accessibility Design

Domaines d’emploi

• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Marketing
• Education