Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer (12 month contract)

Location: Hybrid - Kingston, ON

Empire Life is looking to hire a Graphic Designer to join our Design team for a 12 month contract

Play an integral role – this is an opportunity that allows you to grow your skills while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

The opportunity – collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on a variety of projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.

Deliver excellence – provide a personal, accurate, professional, and courteous service and resolution to our customers.

Hone your skills – this is an opportunity that allows you to grow your technical and functional skills.

• Conceptualizing new designs and creative assets for a variety of media, including marketing materials, web design, video, motion graphics, email, social media campaigns, and digital ads/banners. Responsibilities also include updating and maintaining existing design materials.
• Produce accurate, high-quality work, consistently meeting all deadlines and adhering to established timelines.
• Collaborate across service areas with senior designers, internal teams, and external suppliers to deliver high-quality design products to our business partners.
• Remediating web PDFs and digital assets to ensure they meet Ontario accessibility standards
• Maintain project status in our project management and Digital Asset Management (DAM) system
• Participate in team meetings, client presentations and internal feedback sessions
• Continuously cultivate your design expertise by identifying new tools and resources, proactively requesting necessary training, and staying current with evolving design processes across all media, including digital and print.

• Graduate of a 3+ year post-secondary graphic design program
• 1-3+ years of work experience in graphic design
• Excellent graphic design skills in typography, page layout, colour theory and use of brand standards and design systems. General understanding of UI/UX principles and prototyping techniques.
• Excellent understanding of designing for multiple media: web, mobile, social, HTML5, email, print design and motion graphics
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Knowledge or understanding of WorkFront is an asset
• Knowledge of AODA accessibility standards and designing for meeting the requirements for both web and PDF accessibility
• Knowledge of complex form design, print prepress production
• The Provisional Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) designation is an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Experience in the insurance / financial services industry is an asset
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships
• Strong design eye for typography, colour and layout
• Clear writing, keyboarding, editing and proofreading skills
• High degree of diplomacy
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

• For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non-sales positions
• Competitive uncapped commission for sales positions
• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
• Four weeks of annual vacation from the hire date
• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
• Top-up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
• A cash employee referral program

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Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact