Graphic Designer (Assistant)

Graphic Designer (Assistant)

Full-time, Contract, On-site

$27.12 per hour

Contract Period: January 11, 2027 – May 31, 2027

January to end of February: Part-time 2 days a week

March to end of May: Full-time, 5 days a week

Accessibility

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Who are we?

Pride Toronto is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to support our communities in the pursuit of our unequivocal rights to be known, be heard, be understood, be accepted, be respected, and to celebrate the beauty of who we are. Uniting and empowering people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, the annual Pride Toronto Festival has become a major Canadian Arts and Cultural Event and the largest Pride celebration in North America. Pride Toronto showcases Toronto on the world stage with diversity, inclusion and vibrant creativity.

Why Join Pride Toronto?

Pride Toronto continues a legacy that is deeply intertwined with the rich, progressive history of Toronto’s queer community. From a small gathering of dedicated activists fighting for their right to love and be seen, to the vibrant celebration it knows today, Pride Toronto has been a long time in the making. You will be part of the ever growing team to bring Pride to Toronto, in every beautiful form that Pride takes!

In addition, Pride Toronto offers:

• The opportunity to be a part of a high performing team where Pride is their passion and continuing to benefit the Pride Movement in Toronto
• The ability to maintain work-life balance with the flexibility to take mid-day appointments and flex-hours
• Participate in hard-skill development workshops as well as lunch and learns
• Access to leadership and growth opportunities as the company grows

What will you be doing as the Graphic Designer (Assistant)?

The Graphic Designer (Assistant) will support digital and print design needs for Pride Month. Tasks include creating social media assets, signage, posters, festival branding materials, accessibility templates, and supporting the overall creative direction of Pride Toronto.

Based on the nature of this role, the Graphic Designer (Assistant) may need to work weekends and evenings outside of regular work hours to support events planned throughout the term.

Other responsibilities include:

Digital & Print Design Production

• Create digital assets such as social media graphics, website banners, promotional tiles, and newsletter visuals.
• Design print materials including posters, brochures, flyers, credentials, programs, maps, and informational guides.
• Assist with updating and adapting Pride Toronto’s brand templates for various departments.
• Support the development of accessible design documents following AODA and WCAG guidelines.

Festival Branding & Creative Direction Support

• Assist in producing large-scale festival branding materials such as stage signage, parade banners, zone signage, and wayfinding visuals.
• Help design creative elements for Pride 365 programming, community events, and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Programming teams to ensure all designs align with Pride Toronto’s artistic direction.

Content Preparation & Asset Organization

• Prepare files for print, digital distribution, and large-format production, ensuring correct sizing and specifications.
• Organize design assets, imagery, fonts, and brand elements in shared folders for easy access by team members.
• Support the creation of photo libraries, style guides, and branded templates for internal use.

Accessibility & Inclusive Design

• Assist in designing materials with a focus on readability, clarity, contrast, and inclusive representation.
• Create accessible versions of documents such as schedules, maps, and program guides.
• Ensure text size, contrast, and layout meet accessibility standards.

Collaborative Creative Work

• Work closely with the Marketing Team to brainstorm concepts, discuss visual direction, and refine drafts.
• Support other departments (e.g., Fundraising, Community Engagement, Operations) by designing materials tailored to their needs.
• Participate in creative meetings, contribute ideas, and help keep design work consistent with festival themes.

Onsite Creative & Marketing Support (Festival Weekend)

• Assist with last-minute creative needs such as resizing signage, updating event materials, or preparing visual assets.
• Support marketing photographers and videographers by helping identify key moments and ensuring branding visibility.
• Help distribute and install printed materials such as posters, signage, and directional guides.

Brand Quality Control & Review

• Help review materials created by other teams for brand consistency, correct logo usage, and alignment with Pride Toronto’s visual identity.
• Provide basic feedback on visual layout, accessibility, and clarity to ensure all public-facing materials meet expected standards.

Administrative & Project Tracking

• Maintain spreadsheets tracking design requests, deadlines, and approvals.
• Assist with preparing final files for printers, confirming proofs, and reviewing samples for quality.
• Support documentation of completed design work for recap reports and portfolios.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications and skills required of the role.

• Minimum one year of customer service experience
• Highly organized and experienced with MS Office, G-Suite platform and other online tools
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to environmental sustainability
• Knowledge and understanding of the 2SLGBTQI+ community
• Demonstrated administrative background
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• This position requires you to work from our office Mondays to Fridays between 9:00am-5:00pm.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for meetings and events (lieu time provided to be provided for hours worked)
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including occasional heavy lifting (up to 25 lbs), may be required to support on-site event production needs. The ideal candidate is hands-on and adaptable, willing to assist with logistical tasks to ensure seamless event execution

Nice to haves:

• Experience working at a nonprofit organization
• Exceptional strategic thinking abilities and experience in successfully overseeing complex projects
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
• G-class drivers license

Our Application and Hiring Process:

Please click the “Apply” button on this page to submit your application unless you have any access needs restricting you to apply online. Late Submissions will not be accepted. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Successful applicants may go through a series of interviews with the Hiring Committee for this role. The Hiring Committee may require an additional interview or information to select a final candidate. References for the successful candidates will be checked before a formal offer is made. All interviewees will be notified on whether or not they have been selected.

Please click the “Apply” button on this page to submit your application unless you have any access needs restricting you to apply online. Late Submissions will not be accepted. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Successful applicants may go through a series of interviews with the Hiring Committee for this role. The Hiring Committee may require an additional interview or information to select a final candidate. References for the successful candidates will be checked before a formal offer is made. All interviewees will be notified on whether or not they have been selected.

There is one Graphic Designer (Assistant) position available.

Interviews will be completed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Pride Toronto is committed to the principles of equity and encourages applicants from racialized people, Indigenous people, disabled people, queer and trans people, and women. If you require any form of accessibility throughout this application, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

For up to date information, please visit www.pridetoronto.com and follow @PrideToronto on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

We look forward to hearing from you! Stay Proud, Stay Safe.