Graphic Designer

\ "We’re looking for a graphic designer who can turn complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. With a focus on training and educational content, you'll create thoughtful design that helps people understand and engage with AI, while also contributing to the broader creative needs of Amii's Marketing and Comms team. It's a role for someone who cares about clarity, craft and making complex ideas more accessible. Be part of a team of smart, ambitious people advancing AI for good and for all.\ "- Alana Williams, Director of Marketing & Brand OperationsAbout the Role
Reporting to the Director of Marketing Operations, the Graphic Designer brings creative ideas to life through visual storytelling. This position is responsible for conceptualizing and producing high-quality design assets across digital and print formats, ensuring alignment with Amii's brand and campaign goals. The Graphic Designer plays a key role in interpreting abstract ideas and strategies into clear, cohesive visuals, contributing to projects ranging from event promotion to thought leadership. The Graphic Designer works closely with cross-functional teams to meet both strategic and tactical objectives, and is a key contributor to the creative ideation process.The position focuses on achieving excellence in four main accountabilities:Brand Design & Visual Identity:
Uphold and evolve the Amii visual brand identity across all formats and touchpoints.Creative Conceptualization & Asset Production:
Transform ideas into clear, compelling visual solutions, including complex learning and educational concepts, for training materials, campaigns, content and events.Collaboration & Project Support:
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver on creative needs efficiently and effectively.Community Engagement:
Encourage positive brand engagement with external audiences by monitoring and responding to live chat and social media, and supporting the successful coordination and execution of organization-wide events.Required Skills / Expertise
Key Responsibilities:
Brand Design & Visual IdentityCreates, updates, and maintains brand assets that reflect Amii's visual identity and voiceContributes to evolving brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across teams and platformsReviews materials created by others for visual consistency and provide feedback when neededConceptualizes and designs marketing and communication assets that bring creative strategies to life - including social media graphics, presentations, reports, ads, posters, event collateral, signage, and merchandisePrepares final assets for both print and digital channels, ensuring they meet technical specifications and visual quality standardsManages multiple design projects with competing deadlines, ensuring quality and timelinessExplores and incorporates Generative AI tools (e.G., Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, DALL·E) to support ideation, rapid prototyping, and creative exploration where appropriateTranslates intricate educational, training and literacy concepts into clear, engaging visual assets (such as instructional graphics, educational guides, and learning modules) tailored for diverse audiences including educators, students and general learnersCollaborates with project teams to design scalable educational collateral that can serve both immediate project-specific training needs and broader organizational goalsWorks with team members across Marketing, Investment & Partnerships, Events, and other departments to understand project goals and deliver visual solutionsProvides input in brainstorming sessions and campaign planning meetingsLiaises with external contractors and vendors on design-related deliverables when requiredCommunity EngagementMonitors social media platforms regularly and responds to comments, questions, and messages in a timely and professional manner to foster positive brand relationshipsRespond to live chat interactions, providing real-time audience support and engagement with website visitorsSupports the planning and execution of organization-wide events that foster community engagement, build relationships, and create opportunities for meaningful connections and collaborationQualifications:
Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of experience in a graphic design or visual communications roleDemonstrated portfolio of high-quality work across digital and print mediumsProficiency designing within established brand guidelines and systemsExperience contributing to creative direction or campaign concept developmentComfortable writing from briefs and conducting stakeholder interviewsSkilled in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Experience preparing digital and print-ready assetsProficient using design and workflow tools (e.G., Adobe CC, Figma, Asana, Trello)Familiarity with information design, educational visualization, or instructional design principles (nice to have)Familiarity with motion design or basic animation techniques e.G., After Effects or similar (nice to have)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):
Expert-level visual design and layout skills, with meticulous attention to detailStrong visual problem-solving skills with the ability to translate abstract ideas into impactful visualsAbility to generate and articulate creative concepts that align with project goals and brand strategyClear and confident communicator who collaborates effectively across teamsCurious, creative, and comfortable giving and receiving feedbackHighly organized, self-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlinesKnowledge of inclusive design principles and accessibility standardsAwareness of Generative AI tools for design, with the ability to evaluate their relevance and ethical use in creative workflowsWhat you'll love about us
A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skillsGain access to the Amii community and eventsA chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeedCompetitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefitsA modern office located in downtown Edmonton, AlbertaAbout Amii
One of Canada's three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world's top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and won't be used in the selection process.
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