Summary

JDRF is searching for an experienced Design Specialist to who will develop compelling, effective, targeted, creative that results in increased digital acquisition and engagement, event participation and donations.

Description

Are you a Design Specialist who has a passion for driving growth, engagement and conversions? 

We’re searching for an experienced Design Specialist to who will develop compelling, effective, targeted, creative that results in increased digital acquisition and engagement, event participation and donations. 

 Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

  • Act as a brand champion ensuring brand fidelity across all channels and assets, including websites, print publications, digital graphics, advertising and promotional collateral
  • Design marketing and communication materials for both online and offline use, including but not be limited to; donor and stakeholder collateral, website assets, email marketing, print advertising, event marketing materials, presentations and social media advertising.
  • Collaborate with direct supervisor, extended marcom team and internal stakeholders to develop design concepts that are on strategy, engaging and inspiring and are aligned with program USPs and program goals
  • Develop clear, compelling and effective design solutions for all JDRF channels to engage key target audiences
  • Manage delivery and trafficking of creative for projects and campaigns
  • Determine the most effective visual representation to convey complex concepts and maximize user experience and engagement

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field plus 3-5 years of progressive Marketing/ Communications experience in a digital-focused company or agency or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Broad marketing channel experience with a focus on digital design
  • Superior working knowledge of marketing and graphic design principles and execution
  • Computer proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (including Illustrator (advanced), InDesign (advanced), Photoshop (advanced), and Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate).
  • Superior project management skills
  • Strong balance of creative, technical, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong knowledge of both on and offline digital advertising production requirements, as well as experience working directly with different ad specifications, file formats, technologies.
  • Experience in video editing would be a bonus
  • Bilingual in English and French is an asset

Salary: Salary Range is anticipated to be $55,000 to $65,000, commensurate with skills and experience.

Location Preference: Remote. Anywhere within Canada.

About JDRF

JDRF is the largest non-profit organization in the world that is exclusively focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D). At JDRF, we realize that a cure is not just a destination but a journey. Our goal is to progressively remove the impact of type 1 diabetes (T1D) from people’s lives and funding research into cures is our #1 priority. While we wait for cures, we also fund ground-breaking research that seeks to improve the lives of people with T1D.

JDRF Canada has a company culture rooted in our Core Values of Respect, Understanding and Integrity; Perseverance; Collaboration; Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship; and Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability – if our core values are exemplified in the way that you work, we might be a great fit for each other.

Here’s a few details about what JDRF employees receive:

  • Remote-first: Our employees love the convenience and flexibility of working remotely, so all JDRF positions are work from home (within Canada).
  • Health and Wellness Benefits: Benefits to support your physical and mental health – this includes Manulife group benefits, Maple virtual health care, Not Myself Today to support mentally healthy workplaces and generous paid sick time.
  • Professional Development: We want JDRF employees to grow within their roles and have a career at JDRF, so we practice Career Development Planning and have a budget for paid development opportunities for each employee.
  • Other benefits include: Group RRSP Matching Program, winter holiday office closures, flex weeks in the summer and more!

Benefits listed above for regular full-time employees. Not all benefits may be available to part-time or temporary employees.

Recruitment Process: We may review applications as they are received and this position will remain posted until it is filled. Our recruitment process typically includes an initial introductory phone call with an HR team member, and up to two video interviews over MS Teams with the hiring manager and other members of the team. Some positions may require a skills-based evaluation to be completed as a part of the recruitment process. We thank all those applicants that apply, but please note only those selected for an introductory phone call will be contacted after their application is submitted.

JDRF strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. JDRF is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

In line with our commitment to employee health, safety and well-being, we require all JDRF employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.