Graphic Designer

About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America — a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity, and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic, volunteer, and professional leadership, we are changing lives.

As one of North America's leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel, and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

About the Opportunity

Situated within UJA's Integrated Development Department, the Marketing Team is a leader in the voice and brand of the entire organization, using creative content, design, multimedia, and experiences to engage community members in UJA's mission.

Reporting to the VP, Communications and Content Strategy, we're seeking a Graphic Designer to be part of a dynamic creative team to conceptualize, design, and produce a wide range of projects in print, digital and experiential design. The ideal candidate will collaborate with writers, marketing managers, planning and fundraising professionals to lead their projects from concept to production.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the other members of the Marketing team to develop visual and event concepts
• Lead the overall creative and production design of projects, events, and experiences within a dedicated portfolio
• Translate an idea effectively and flawlessly across multiple messaging touchpoints, including email, web, print, social, and event signage
• Ensure design quality, consistency, and delivery by project deadlines

Qualifications:

• A degree in Design, Communications/Advertising or related discipline
• 3+ years of working experience as a Graphic Designer
• A hands-on designer - proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Motion Design software a plus.
• Excellent portfolio of work that demonstrates high-quality ideation and graphic design within a variety of marketing campaign projects
• Passionate advocate and visible champion of UJA's mission, values, and goals, inspiring others through action and unwavering commitment to advancing our shared purpose. 
• Undeniable creative chops: you play a critical role in the conceptual phase of projects, and work seamlessly with your team to deliver winning projects
• Ability to gracefully handle pressure and meet tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks and opportunities with acute attention to detail
• Excellent design and typography skills as well as file preparation for print and digital
• Experience reviewing print proofs and samples
• Excellent time management, organizational, verbal, and written communications skills - comfortable with presenting to groups
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Copywriting skills are an asset
• Experience in Stripo and Campaign Monitor is an asset
• Experience working in non-profit is an asset

*This is a full-time permanent position, Union Level 4. Salary Range: $58,000–$66,000 annually, based on experience.At UJA we support a flexible work schedule, and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time-off policy, UJA's offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat). 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.
Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted. Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening. 

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility: 

UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive. 

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.