Visual Communication Designer

• Reporting directly to either the Regional Marketing Manager the VCD provides design services to help build campaigns and pursuits based on our brand. By artfully developing and executing design solutions from concept to completion, this person is key to helping Stantec position our brand resourcefully and effectively.
• Success is represented by the development of Stantec s relationship with key clients, building on the reputation of the firm and our success at winning work. The role also includes working with a larger Stantec team of Marketing, Business Development, Public Relations, and Communications professionals to build our brand awareness and identify market opportunities for top line growth.

Role & Responsibilities:

• The heart of this position consists of three core responsibilities:
• Brand Application - Effectively complete designs from templates and established design programs
• Design Discipline - Implement design best practices across the discipline
• Task Management - Balancing, organizing, and managing individual tasks on projects

Brand Application

• Create and execute a portfolio of design projects from templates and established design programs
• Ensures all work aligns with brand guidelines and overall design direction
• Thoughtfully incorporates feedback from internal clients and design and marketing leadership, and responds with several options
• Function as a marketing photography contact as required
• Ensure work is correct and consistently complete quality reviews of their work
• Use the Resource Library as an archive for all promotional/brand awareness projects

Design Discipline

• Actively collaborates and participates in the design team, design meetings, professional development, design peer partnerships
• Shares in-progress and completed work with design leadership for brainstorming and feedback
• Works with the design/marketing team to educate internal clients on brand guidelines and design best practices
• Conducts ongoing benchmarking to stay on top of industry trends, competitor branding and campaigns
• Share insight on the implementation of brand standards with the Director, Brand & Design

Task Management

• Manage and complete all work on time, error-free, reporting status of projects to supervisors
• Coordinate with marketing and design peers, and supervisor to create a schedule of work
• Seek input proactively and engage others for contributions; conducting meetings to understand needs/scope of a project
• Organize tasks, prioritize, and successfully juggling multiple projects and priorities
• Expertly link short timeframes with high-quality work
• Move projects through production, liaison with external vendors if required (print, etc.)

• Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

Education/Experience:

• Degree or diploma in Visual Communication Design
• Minimum 7-12 years of professional graphic design experience in medium- to large-sized organization or design agency

Other Requirements:

• Detail oriented and organized, with strong prioritization skills
• Ability to effectively balance conflicting priorities
• Commitment to client service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, and clients, internally
• Ability to work effectively within a group as well as independently motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Working knowledge in digital design best practices, UX, Ceros, After Effects, XD an asset
• Awareness that ongoing training may involve professional development courses in the evenings or on weekends
• Available to work overtime to meet project deadlines on an as needed basis

Education/Experience:

• Degree or diploma in Visual Communication Design
• Minimum 7-12 years of professional graphic design experience in medium- to large-sized organization or design agency

Other Requirements:

• Detail oriented and organized, with strong prioritization skills
• Ability to effectively balance conflicting priorities
• Commitment to client service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, and clients, internally
• Ability to work effectively within a group as well as independently motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Working knowledge in digital design best practices, UX, Ceros, After Effects, XD an asset
• Awareness that ongoing training may involve professional development courses in the evenings or on weekends
• Available to work overtime to meet project deadlines o