Graphic Designer

National Gallery of Canada
Full-timeโ€ข$73k-86k/year (CAD)โ€ขOttawa, Canada

๐Ÿ“ Job Overview

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Company: National Gallery of Canada

Location: Ottawa, ON, CA

Job Type: Indeterminate FT

Category: Marketing & Design Operations

Date Posted: June 1, 2026

Experience Level: 5-10 Years

Remote Status: Hybrid

๐Ÿš€ Role Summary

  • Develop and execute creative design solutions for a wide range of marketing and sponsorship initiatives at the National Gallery of Canada (NGC).

  • Ensure all design outputs adhere to established brand guidelines, marketing design principles, and accessible design standards.

  • Produce high-quality visual assets for both digital marketing channels and traditional print materials.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to contribute innovative ideas for audience development and campaign strategies.

๐Ÿ“ Enhancement Note: This role is positioned within the Marketing and Sponsorship department, indicating a strong focus on external communications and promotional activities. The emphasis on "Indeterminate FT" suggests a permanent, full-time position with potential for long-term career growth within a public institution. The hybrid work model with up to 3 days in-office highlights the need for strong self-management and effective remote collaboration skills.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Primary Responsibilities

  • Design and produce a variety of promotional materials, including exhibition collateral, public programming assets, event branding, membership drives, sponsorship proposals, and visitor-facing materials.

  • Create engaging content for social media platforms, digital advertising campaigns, and email marketing initiatives, ensuring visual consistency and brand alignment.

  • Develop layout and production designs for signage, large-format environmental graphics, and branded merchandise.

  • Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Marketing and Sponsorship, and cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine design projects from brief to final delivery.

  • Maintain a high level of design refinement and attention to detail, ensuring typography and layout are optimized within the NGC's brand framework.

  • Manage the preparation of digital files for contemporary printing industry processes, ensuring quality control and adherence to output methods and colour standards.

  • Contribute to creative discussions and brainstorming sessions to foster innovative approaches to audience engagement and campaign development.

๐Ÿ“ Enhancement Note: The breadth of responsibilities, covering everything from corporate materials to exhibition graphics and visitor services, indicates a versatile designer role. The explicit mention of "accessible design standards" and "digital marketing channels" points to a need for contemporary design skills relevant to a diverse audience and modern communication platforms.

๐ŸŽ“ Skills & Qualifications

Education: While no specific degree is listed, a formal education in

Application Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years of graphic design experience in marketing and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac OS X. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in accessible design, digital marketing channels, and contemporary printing processes, supported by a strong portfolio.