Graphic Designer

February 25, 2025

Work in a purpose-driven career with MaKami College, a public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses into cities across Canada and continuously add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.

Due to MaKami College’s continued growth, we are expanding our team and seeking a talented Graphic Designer to support our evolving branding and marketing needs. This role is ideal for a creative professional with a strong eye for design, a passion for maintaining brand consistency, and the ability to develop engaging visual content for diverse platforms and audiences. As part of our dynamic Communications team, you will play a key role in shaping the college’s visual identity, ensuring all internal and external materials align with our brand standards.

Job Duties:

• Create, update, and manage MaKami branding documents and templates (e.g., PowerPoints, Word documents, letterheads, etc.).
• Update MaKami branding guidelines to ensure consistency across all materials.
• Ensure all internal and external marketing and communication materials adhere to MaKami’s brand standards.
• Design, edit, and manage the distribution of engaging, on-brand graphics for various marketing and communications materials, including website images, banners, advertisements, posters, handouts, sandwich boards, etc., under the supervision of the Multimedia Supervisor.
• Manage and coordinate the ordering of all printed promotional materials (e.g., pop-up banners, brochures, sandwich boards) with prior asset and budget approval from the Communications Director.
• Attend regular planning and check-in meetings with the Multimedia Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Consistent, trustworthy, accountable, and reliable.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Exceptional work ethic and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in graphic design fundamentals, including typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Strong graphic and photo editing skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Perks & Benefits:

• Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts
• Educational Allowance for Professional Development
• Emergency Allowance for Unexpected Needs
• Free Massages at Our Student Clinic
• Discounts on College Programs & Courses
• Staff Discount in College Store
• On-Site Gym Access
• Free Parking

Qualified candidates should reply to this ad with their cover letter and resume. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet our criteria will be contacted to continue in our process.