In-House Design Specialist (contractor)

Publicis Media is one of Canada’s fastest growing Media Agency networks. The secret sauce? A pool of talented individuals who learn from each other (while tapping into global centres of excellence) and transparency at the core of everything we do, from data reporting to billing all the way to agency leadership. The result is a blend of meaningful work for some of Canadas’ favorite brands and endless opportunities to grow for our team members.

Publicis Media has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture.

Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.

The PM Canada Business Development team is responsible for New Business across the three media brands – Starcom, Spark Foundry, and Zenith. The team supports local market pitches in the areas of pitch logistics, production, operations, and output management.

Publicis Media is seeking a highly creative and skilled In-House Design Expert to join our team. This role will prioritize the creation of presentation decks, award/idea videos, mock-ups, and data visualizations.

Chemistry within our team is very important – Publicis is looking for an individual who can collaborate with people from a variety of departments and seniority levels. Additionally, time management and navigating multiple overlapping deliverables will be critical.

As a presentation designer, you will play a crucial role in crafting visually engaging and effective

presentations for various purposes such as business pitches, credential/educational materials and more. Your primary responsibility will be to transform complex ideas, data and concepts into

compelling visual narratives that effectively communicate key messages and captivate audiences. In addition, the candidate will have video editing capabilities to help bring ideas or concepts to life in an impactful video format (idea videos, award submissions) and visual mockups.

Please note this is a 3 month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Design Creation: Develop visually appealing presentation decks from scratch or based on existing templates, incorporating branding elements, colour schemes, typography and imagery to create cohesive and professional designs.
• Content Visualization: Work closely with stakeholders to understand their objectives and content requirements, and translate abstract ideas, data sets, and textual information into clear, concise and visually impactful slides.
• Graphic Design: Utilize design tools and software to create custom graphics, icons, diagrams, charts and infographics that enhance understanding and engagement.
• Deadline Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively and adhere to project timelines to deliver high-quality presentation decks within established deadlines.
• Stay Updated: Continuous learning and knowledge of emerging design trends, presentation techniques and software tools to continuously improve design skills and stay ahead of industry standards.
• Award/Idea Video Creation: Storyboard and produce engaging and innovative videos for award submissions and idea presentations, utilizing advanced video editing and animation techniques.
• Mock-Ups: Create detailed and realistic mock-ups for various projects, including product designs, marketing materials, and digital interfaces.
• Data Visualization: Transform complex data sets into clear, visually appealing, and easy-to-understand graphics and charts to support decision-making processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, sales, and product teams to understand project requirements and deliver designs that meet business objectives.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all designs adhere to the company’s brand guidelines and maintain a consistent and professional visual identity across all materials.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve the quality and impact of design work.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Demonstrates the ability to take direction and thrive in a team environment
• Is able to troubleshoot software and hardware and be a natural problem solver
• Sets high quality standards for themselves in everything they do
• Ability to deliver high quality work and possess a strong attention to detail
• Welcomes constructive feedback and believe in continuous learning
• Ability to maintain constant and efficient communication between multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years relevant design experience
• Undergraduate degree or post-secondary certificate in Graphic Design
• Proven experience (portfolio required) in graphic design, specifically in creating presentation
• decks or related materials
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
• Proficiency in Google Slides, PowerPoint and Keynote
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory and layout composition
• Able to work in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Able to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Demonstrate artistic ability
• Attention to detail, creativity and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards

Additional Information

Publicis Media is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Media however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted