
Graphic Designer
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, ONThis is a Full Time Job
DESCRIPTION:
We are currently hiring for the position of:
Graphic Designer
The Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing and presenting creative concepts for all TIFF initiatives, executing tactical elements of campaigns as requested by various departments within the organization, determining aesthetic direction of various TIFF initiatives, adjusting as necessary, and managing relationships with colleagues and vendors. The graphic designer reports to the Senior Graphic Designer and works on a team with another graphic designer as well as the larger creative department composed of video and editorial teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ideates, designs and conceptualizes visual identities for campaign refreshes and new initiatives in collaboration with the design team as assigned
• Works in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop to produce complex visual systems and designs for publications, social channels, web, digital signage, and site banners and wraps
• Participates constructively in creative brainstorms, assisting and offering feedback to other designers
• Pitches and presents original conceptual thinking to key organizational stakeholders and implements feedback based on discussions
• Maintains brand consistency throughout all projects by use of fonts, logos, colours and assets, supporting the evolution of the TIFF aesthetic and reinforcing brand guidelines
• Works collaboratively with other TIFF teams and external vendors to ensure the integrity and purpose of the creative concept remains in focus throughout, while maintaining or improving relationships
• Solves creative and communication issues in projects based on the brief provided
• Able to adapt established brands and design systems across various print and digital asset deliverables
• Uses effective time management to work on multiple projects with varying timelines, scheduling and completing all required tasks as assigned
• Uses departmental and organizational guidelines to make decisions, seeking supervisor input if there is ambiguity
• Uses assigned resources effectively to satisfy quality and organizational needs
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
JOB GRADE & SALARY OR RATE OF PAY:
• Job Grade 2
START DATE:
• October 2025
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design
• 2 years of graphic design experience
HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
• All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.
• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as one PDF, before the deadline of October 10, 2025
CLOSING:
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.
Salary/Benefits
$50,000.00
- 68,000.00
per year