Graphic Designer

The role

We are looking for skilled Graphic Designers with 3 to 5 years of experience in a marketing agency or similar environment. Ideal candidates are strong visual thinkers with a passion for modern design, capable of executing high-quality creative across a range of B2B marketing assets.

They will support the development and execution of creative deliverables across campaigns, working closely with creative leads, account teams, and other specialists to bring ideas to life. This role requires strong attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should demonstrate curiosity and openness to modern design tools and AI-enabled workflows that support creative exploration, production efficiency, and asset development.

What you’ll do

Meeting Participation and Communication

• Take comprehensive notes during internal and client calls, ensuring important details are captured and acted upon.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and contribute innovative ideas during briefing calls and all-hands meetings.
• Actively participate in internal brief calls, providing input and insights to shape project direction and objectives.
• Respond promptly to internal briefs and maintain clear communication with account teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver materials for internal studio all-hands meetings to foster team collaboration and alignment.
• Participate in internal studio team sync meetings, identifying challenges and proposing solutions to drive project success.

Project Management

• Manage workback schedules for project deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met and team members are informed of their responsibilities.
• Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Navigate context switching and client feedback rounds with ease, demonstrating urgency and balancing workload effectively.
• Manage bandwidth effectively and communicate project timelines with team members to optimize project workflow.
• Clearly understand project requirements and communicate effectively with team members to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

Creative Design and Execution

• Demonstrate creative prowess by generating original ideas and designs that align with brand guidelines and client briefs.
• Maintain accuracy in creative composition and execution, ensuring designs meet client expectations and project requirements.
• Required to learn and use different design platforms and formats as directed by leadership.
• Conduct self-reviews of creative assets to ensure they meet quality standards and adhere to the asset review submission process.
• Develop wireframes and design user interfaces for websites, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
• Create wireframes and design email templates for various marketing campaigns and communications.
• Develop and edit PowerPoint presentations for both agency and client use, ensuring clear and engaging visual communication.
• Prepare alone or with an animator, static frame-by-frame layout for animated display, social, or other animated format.
• Design layouts for B2B marketing assets such as eBooks, whitepapers, and infographics, ensuring clarity and visual appeal.
• Create static and animated social media posts to engage audiences and support marketing campaigns.
• Design and produce various print media materials including flyers, posters, one-pagers, direct mail, premiums/swag, vinyl wraps, and environmental branding.

Problem-Solving and Innovation

• Demonstrate resourcefulness in problem-solving, finding creative solutions to challenges as they arise during the design process.

Research and Development

• Stay updated on industry trends through research, webinars, and professional development opportunities to enhance design skills and stay ahead of the curve.
• Thoroughly understand client briefs and project requirements to inform design decisions and deliver exceptional results.

What you bring

• At least 3-5 years of graphic design experience with a UI/UX focus background
• Experience working in a marketing agency or marketing department considered a strong asset
• Prior exposure to B2B marketing within various industries (including technology, finance, education, etc.), considered a strong asset
• Deep knowledge and experience in Figma and UI/UX design required
• Must know Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience adhering to corporate brand guidelines
• Experience in PowerPoint presentation design
• Experience in photo editing/manipulation, vector art design, and illustration
• Experience in creating digital display banners and wireframing emails and web pages
• Experience in 3D modelling/rendering (i.e. Maya, Houdini, Cinema 4D, 3DS Max, Blender, etc.) considered an asset, though not required
• Passionate about modern marketing and tech-innovation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to work within in-person and remote team environments
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to work at a fast pace
• Self-starter with proven initiative and resourcefulness
• Solution-based with ability to collaborate with colleagues and other partners
• Willingness and capability to work on multiple accounts and handle diverse projects
• Comfort working with AI-powered tools to support creative development, production efficiency, and asset creation
• Bilingualism (ENG/FR) considered an asset, but not required

Why Intercept

• Use of our company cottage at Innisfil’s Friday Harbour Resort. We’ll even give you a paid day off to enjoy it for a long weekend!
• Monthly telecommunications allowance towards use of your home internet and mobile phone.
• Comprehensive dental and medical benefits plus a Health Care Spending Account.
• Annual wellness fund.
• Group RRSP fund-matching program eligible after 3 years in role.
• Work with an award-winning B2B marketing agency at the forefront of AI innovation.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
• You connect with Intercept’s RISE values: Risk, Initiative, Support and Effort.