Graphic Artist jobs in Toronto, ON

Be the Spark! Join our passionate Communications team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Graphic Designer creates and produces digital and print materials that support programs across the organization and promote a consistent YMCA brand. The position applies graphic design, branding, typography, and layout expertise to deliver high-quality, on-brand marketing materials from concept through production in collaboration with internal stakeholders, the graphic design team, and external vendors.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement design initiatives arising from the Association’s strategic plan and program delivery units.
• Design and resize marketing materials from concept, or an existing concept, through delivery based on stakeholder specifications, brand guidelines, and alignment with the Association’s strategic plan.
• Create engaging digital assets, including social media graphics, blog visuals, digital brochures, PowerPoint presentations, and email banners.
• Create design assets for emails, microsites, and other landing pages to support audience interaction.
• Design and maintain branded Canva templates for use by internal teams across a range of materials.
• Ensure all materials adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a consistent, high-quality visual identity across platforms.
• Propose new and improved ways to visually communicate Association messages and brand identity while adhering to brand guidelines.
• Stay current with digital design trends to inform new creative approaches.
• Support the team in evolving and refreshing visual content to keep materials engaging and current.
• Liaise with members of the graphic design team and contracted vendors throughout the review and editing process to support creative quality and high-quality project outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• Post-secondary education in Graphic Design or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in graphic design and layout.
• Experience in the charitable or non-profit sector is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate branding, digital media, colour theory, and typography.
• Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and experience supporting organizational adherence to AODA standards.
• Proficiency with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using Adobe Acrobat DC or Pro.
• Advanced professional printing knowledge, including billboards and large-format signage.
• Basic user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) knowledge is an asset.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, demanding schedules, and tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels of the Association and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equity, including the ability to identify and address barriers, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and integrate equity into design work.

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values (https://www.ymcagta.org/strategic-plan/greater-together-strategic-plan)
• A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practices that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children and youth
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here (https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/why-Work-at-the-y).

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together (https://www.ymcagta.org/strategic-plan), which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here (https://ymcagta.org/Join-Our-Team/police-records-check).

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process (https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/why-Work-at-the-y#interview) and see what others are saying (https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/work-at-the-y#diversity) about working at the YMCA.