Senior Graphic Designer

1 day ago, from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management, and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Communications, the Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible for print and digital design. This role requires a skilled and detail-oriented designer with experience in both traditional graphic design and digital media. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of branding principles, editorial design, and typography, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Design and produce engaging print and digital marketing materials, including collateral, advertising, web, and social media graphics.
• Create engaging digital content including animation and videos to support our online presence and digital marketing campaigns.
• Develop high-impact PowerPoint presentations for client pitches, seminars, and internal communications.
• Act as Osler’s brand custodian to ensure all branded products are compliant with our brand standards.
• Collaborate with marketing and other departments to understand visual communication needs and deliver creative solutions.
• Manage multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to deadlines and brand standards.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in design and technology, integrating innovative approaches to your work and the team's overall workflow.
• Lead the design of all net-new page and component designs in WordPress.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working as an in-house designer (B2B or professional services or agency environments preferred).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Creative thinker with a detail-oriented approach to design and typography.
• Proven experience in graphic design, video editing, and presentation design.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, etc.).
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite and experience designing/working with templates in Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in WordPress or other CMS environments.
• Video editing skills will be considered an asset.
• Online portfolio showcasing strong typography and creativity across various media.

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.