Graphic Designer (Seasonal)
Contract
Full-time
Creative, Brand & Marketing
TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Bell Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.
TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.
We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.
We are currently hiring for the position of:
Graphic Designer (Seasonal)
The Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing and presenting creative concepts for all TIFF initiatives, executing tactical elements of campaigns as requested by various departments within the organization, determining aesthetic direction of various TIFF initiatives, adjusting as necessary, and managing relationships with colleagues and vendors. The graphic designer reports to the Lead, Art Direction and works on a team of designers, as well as the larger creative department composed of video and editorial teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ideates, designs and conceptualizes visual identities for campaign refreshes and new initiatives in collaboration with the design team as assigned
Works in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop to produce complex visual systems and designs for publications, social channels, web, digital signage, and site banners and wraps
Participates constructively in creative brainstorms, assisting and offering feedback to other designers
Pitches and presents original conceptual thinking to key organizational stakeholders and implements feedback based on discussions
Maintains brand consistency throughout all projects by use of fonts, logos, colours and assets, supporting the evolution of the TIFF aesthetic and reinforcing brand guidelines
Works collaboratively with other TIFF teams and external vendors to ensure the integrity and purpose of the creative concept remains in focus throughout, while maintaining or improving relationships
Solves creative and communication issues in projects based on the brief provided
Able to adapt established brands and design systems across various print and digital asset deliverables
Uses effective time management to work on multiple projects with varying timelines, scheduling and completing all required tasks as assigned
Uses departmental and organizational guidelines to make decisions, seeking supervisor input if there is ambiguity
Uses assigned resources effectively to satisfy quality and organizational needs
Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
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CONTRACT DATES OR START DATE:
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HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.
Please upload your cover letter and resumé as one PDF, before the deadline of June 3, 2026.
CLOSING:
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.
Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.
TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.
If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at
[email protected]. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.
