Graphic Designer

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.

Job Summary:

We are a forward-thinking organization looking for a creative and talented Graphic Designer to join our team. Our mission is to deliver exceptional digital and print experiences that inspire, engage, and empower our audience. If you have an education in Graphic Design and you're passionate about design, technology, and creating visually stunning and user-friendly web experiences, we want to hear from you

We are a global company headquartered in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. This role is based in India and will primarily involve independent work, with some collaboration with a team operating in the Eastern Time zone (UTC -5). While most tasks can be completed asynchronously, some flexibility in scheduling may be necessary to align with critical discussions and key meetings.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Graphic Design: Create visually compelling graphics, illustrations, and layouts for various digital and print media, including marketing materials, advertising, social media, presentations, and brand assets.
• Production: Produce designs from concept to completion, including final print-ready, or digital exported files.
• Web Design: Design user-centered website layouts, wireframes, and prototypes with a focus on functionality, accessibility, and seamless user experiences.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all design work aligns with our brand identity, guidelines, and messaging.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and development, to execute projects from concept to completion.
• UI/UX Design: Collaborate on user interface and user experience design to enhance usability and engagement on digital platforms.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Develop innovative design solutions that meet project objectives and resonate with our target audience.
• Inspiration: Follow industry best practices, stay informed of new trends, technologies, and look for continuous inspiration for increasing effectiveness.
• Process: Follow Marketing process for assigning work, collaborating, and delivering the final product to key project owners or suppliers.

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Experience: 4+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Web Design.
• Examples of work: An inspiring portfolio that demonstrates experience, proficiency, and creativity.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and web design principles
• Design Expertise: Strong grasp of typography, color theory, layout design, and branding.
• Print Expertise: Understands how to work with specs to produce print-ready materials for offset and digital printing, and trade show booths.
• Digital Design: Understands user experience key principles and has experience working with a team of developers.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to deliver high-quality work with keen attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to present ideas effectively and collaborate with team members.
• Approach: Ability to work independently based on briefing documents, direction and collaborative tools.
• Results-oriented: Ability to identify opportunities to strategically elevate designs for better performance.
• Innovation: Continuously seek out new strategies, compelling approaches, and trends with a "be bold" mindset.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Time Management: Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining high quality.
• Flexibility: Willing and able to flex schedule as needed to accommodate meetings with teams in other time zones.

Please Note: We can't wait to see your amazing work - a portfolio is required as part of the application process.

Don't meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop

Why we're awesome:

At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:

• Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
• 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
• Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
• Retirement planning
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Home Internet Reimbursements
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Social Events
• Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.