REFERENCE: #1499
POSITION TITLE: Graphic Designer
DEPARTMENT: Marketing Communications & Brand
SALARY: $87,836 – $93,281 Per Annum
STATUS: One (1) permanent position
LOCATION: York Regional Police Headquarters
OPENING DATE: February 21, 2025
CLOSING DATE: March 6, 2025
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the YRP brand book, outlining graphic design and production specifications.
Develop and maintain a stock photo library of corporate photography, for use in internal and external communications.
Create graphic design and layout for internal and external communications.
Create and manage large print projects.
Attend active warrant scenes to take photos in place of the media, and for use on YRP social media.
Working closely within a team environment to develop creative design products and campaigns.
Create and modify documents for AODA compliancy.
Serve as the official corporate photographer, responsible for capturing and editing the ECT portraits and internal/external events.
Use Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to manipulate, edit and colour correct photos and other pixel-based imagery.
Conceptualize and design large social medial and advertisement campaigns.
Professionally photograph YRP members with cameras and studio lighting, for use in corporate communications materials.
Collaborate and consult with external vendors to obtain quotes for and make orders of print products.
Prepare files for print production at commercial printers.
Research and apply market/industry information to develop effective and cost-effective strategies in the production of communication products.
Collaborate with and advise clients and supervisors to solve design and communication.
Mandatory Qualifications
Successful completion of a three (3) year College Diploma in Graphic Design, Photography, Multimedia or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of previous experience in advanced graphic design, photography, lighting, composition and photo editing.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Acrobat) and designing products and design assets for use within the MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Proficiency with digital photography and using full frame camera equipment.
Solid understanding of the print production and pre-press process.
Adept at core design requirements (i.e. dimensions, colour, matching print process, layout).
Ability to work with high-end commercial grade printers and plotters to produce posters.
Creativity and problem-solving skills to deliver on projects, meet client needs and maintain the integrity of the YRP brand.
Communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal/external clients, vendors and suppliers to collaborate on projects.
Working knowledge of AODA standards and best practices.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply Here’.
Only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
All correspondence will be via the e-mail provided on your resume.
Please contact talent@yrp.ca if you have any questions regarding this recruitment process
York Regional Police has implemented a Hybrid Remote Work option that is offered to various positions in the organization. Further detail can be discussed during the recruitment process.
York Regional Police is committed to fairness and equity in our recruitment and selection process, and in building and retaining a talented and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve.
All York Regional Police employment policies and procedures are intended to be non-discriminatory and barrier-free. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with differing abilities upon request.
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