IT Assistant C (Graphic Designer)

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Hiring Unit:
The Career Planning Service (CaPS) supports McGill students and recent alumni in the exploration of their career options. This includes not only internships but also permanent, part-time, and summer job searches. CaPS also help students develop lifelong career management skills by providing workshops, individual advising, a comprehensive job posting service, and an extensive Career Resource Centre.
Position Summary:

As the graphic designer, the individual will be primarily responsible for implementing CaPS’ communications strategy with students, employers and staff.

• Design and production of print materials (posters, brochures, booklets, etc.)
• Design and implementation of e-card campaigns (monthly newsletters, news bulletins, events publicity, etc.)
• Working with staff members to decide on the best strategy for communicating with students about various events and programs

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Requirement:

• Must be approved for the Work Study Program
• Must be a full-time returning degree student at McGill graduating no earlier than summer 2023, preferably summer 2024 or later.
• Experience in graphic design and/or desktop publishing in a work setting preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with updating and maintaining websites
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Project management skills, including good organization and planning.
• A creative and critical eye.

Ability to:

• Multi-task, meet deadlines and work under pressure;
• Work independently; and
• Work with staff members to translate concepts into finished work.

An Asset:

• Knowledge of video production, an asset
• Experience designing infographics
• Apply design principles in creative visual manners
• Learn and apply best practices for creating accessible visual content

Technical:

• Good working knowledge of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver).
• Good understanding of the pre-print and print process.
• Good understanding of graphical formats (bitmap, vector, web, etc.).
• Familiar with HTML and CSS preferred.
• Familiar with W3C web standards preferred.
• Knowledge of PHP and mySQL an asset.

**OPEN TO MCGILL STUDENTS ONLY**

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $15.82

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

20 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2022-11-14

Position End Date:

2023-08-31

Deadline to Apply:

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .