- Location
- Toronto
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Design
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- PCRecruiter
Description
Request: 109422-1
Start/End Dates: 1/4/2027 - 1/3/2028
Work Location: downtown Toronto, near TTC and GO
Job Title: IT -0 Graphic Designer - Entry
Job Title: Desktop Publisher (Graphic Designer - Entry)
Line of Business: Multimedia Publishing | Brand & Marketing
Target rate range: $35hr B2B
Target Start Date: January 4, 2027
Duration: 12 months
Potential for this contract to be extended or converted to FTE? Extension YES - FTE NO
Remote work - 100% remote - prefer candidates within commuting range of Toronto - NOTE 2nd round interview will be in person and equipment will be delivered upon start. Will want to see portfolio of work.
Office Location: 81 Bay St Toronto
Work Schedule (hours per week, start time): 37.5 Hours/week, 9-5 Monday to Friday
Potential for OT? possible
What does the LOB do?: Internal team that provides enterprise-wide assistance for various lines of business. Focus on formatting and editing provided materials, such as documents, presentations, and multimedia content (video, animation, podcasts).
Reason the role is open? Internal team that provides enterprise-wide assistance for various lines of business. Focus on formatting and editing provided materials, such as documents, presentations, and multimedia content (video, animation, podcasts).
What project will this contractor be working on? BAU activities
Who Will the Candidate Be Working with on a Daily Basis? Collaboration with business partners, writers, designers, and stakeholders.
How many years of experience? 2 to 4 years of experience in desktop publishing, document formatting, or production design
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Desktop Publisher with 2 to 4 years of experience to create, format, and produce high-quality business documents and visual materials. The ideal candidate has strong layout, typography, and document production skills, with the ability to turn complex content into polished, professional accessible deliverables that align with brand standards. This candidate will need to be able to work from 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
• Format and produce documents such as reports, presentations, brochures, manuals, proposals, newsletters, and other corporate materials
• Apply consistent branding, layout, typography, and design standards across all deliverables
• Edit and arrange text, tables, charts, and graphics for clarity, readability, and visual appeal
• Prepare print-ready and digital-ready files with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ensure documents are fully accessible before providing files to client
• Collaborate with business partners, writers, designers, and stakeholders to understand content and publishing requirements
• Review documents for formatting issues, alignment, spacing, style consistency, and overall quality
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain document templates, style guides, and asset libraries
• Support revisions and version control to ensure final outputs are current and accurate
Must Have Requirement:
• 2 to 4 years of experience in desktop publishing, document formatting, or production design
• Strong desktop publishing experience using Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience using graphic design tools (Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop)
• Strong understanding of layout design, typography, and page composition
• Experience preparing both digital and print materials
Nice to Have:
• Experience working in a corporate, financial services, agency, or professional services environment
• Familiarity with brand governance and accessibility standards (AODA, WCAG)
• Knowledge of presentation formatting and template management
• Basic graphic design or image editing skills
Soft Skills:
• Excellent proofreading, formatting, and quality control skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Good communication and collaboration skills
NOTE
Close on Nov 9 at 10am
G.G. Consulting Group uses advanced ATS systems to track and manage candidates and jobs. We do not use AI tools for candidate screening.