Senior Graphic Designer

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $101,000.00 Annually SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER - MARKET Contract Full-time TIFF - THE MARKET TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film. TIFF: The Market will expand TIFF’s presence as a global hub for screen-based storytelling and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader. It will connect creators, buyers, and audiences, while elevating Canadian and international talent and fostering collaboration across film, series, and innovative content. TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation. We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land. Responsibilities Lead the ideation, design, and conceptualization of visual identities for Market campaign refreshes, collaborating closely with the design team to ensure creative direction aligns with strategic objectives. Utilize advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create complex visual systems and designs for publications, social channels, web, digital signage, site banners, wraps, and merchandise, ensuring all assets are of the highest quality. Support the high level design strategy for directional signage of Market venues, working closely with Director of Delegate Experience. Lead and contribute to creative brainstorming sessions, offering expert feedback and guidance to the junior designer to elevate the overall quality and impact of the team’s work. Pitches and present original design concepts to Market Leadership, confidently articulating creative strategies, vision, and rationale, while incorporating feedback to refine the final design solutions. Maintain and evolve Market brand consistency across all projects, ensuring the strategic use of fonts, logos, colors, and assets to support the continuous development of TIFF the Markets visual identity and reinforce brand guidelines. Work collaboratively with other teams and external vendors, ensuring the integrity of the creative concept is maintained while fostering positive relationships and effective communication between departments. Solving complex creative and communication challenges, using design expertise to develop solutions that address the brief and meet both creative and functional objectives. Adapt established brands and design systems across a variety of print and digital assets, ensuring consistency and quality are maintained across multiple platforms and delivered within varying timelines. Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, applying strong time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure that all deliverables align with organizational standards and expectations. Make informed design decisions based on departmental and organizational guidelines, seeking guidance from senior leadership when necessary, and ensuring that creative work meets both business needs and design standards. Optimize resource usage to ensure that design work meets both organizational and quality needs while remaining on budget and on time. Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule, including evenings and weekends as required to meet project deadlines and ensure timely completion of critical tasks. Minimum Requirements Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design. 4+ years of professional graphic design experience. Experience interpreting creative requests with excellent planning, problem‑solving and organizational skills with high attention to detail. Skilled knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and fonts used in design programs. Experience producing visual systems and designs for publications, social channels, web, digital signage, and physical site banners, wraps, and merchandise. Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suites, Trello and GoProof considered an asset, but not necessary. Understanding of basic marketing principles and tactics. Verbal communication in a professional manner. Ability to handle multiple projects effectively, accurately and in a timely manner. Ability to present mock‑ups and artwork to key stakeholders. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset but not a requirement. Salary and Location Salary: $65,000 – 101,000 per year. Immediate or upon availability. Work Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5. Weekly in‑office requirements: Minimum presence as needed. Legal and Inclusive Employment Information Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time‑limited visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time‑limited visa status, your visa must allow you to complete the full contract. TIFF may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities. If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at careers@tiff.net. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested. Attachments 2026 Job Posting - Senior Graphic Designer, Market.pdf Additional Information This job posting is not for an existing vacancy. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr