2024 Fall - RBCx, Visual Designer Intern (4 Months)

Job SummaryJob DescriptionRBCx pursues big, bold ideas and leverages RBCs extensive experience, networks, and capital to help shape whats next. Our four pillars Banking, Capital, Platform, and Ventures combine to support tech businesses of all sizes and stages, making us the go-to backer of Canadian innovation. Our people are our most valuable assets, which is why we invest deeply in making sure RBCx isnt just a place to work, but a place to belong. Were currently looking for ambitious trailblazers and curious minds who want to help grow the next generation of Canadian tech companies. If thats you, we cant wait to connect.One critical component of RBCx is Strategic Design (SD). SD leverages the best people to conduct in-depth consumer research, design extraordinary customer experiences, build memorable and unique brands and effective marketing campaigns, transforming how consumers experience our Ventures and RBC.What is the opportunity?The SD team is hiring a Visual Design Intern to join the creative team. This person will be asked to own, design and refine brand identity assets, develop marketing assets, and generate creative solutions in support of multiple ventures.What will you do?Conceptualize and create brand identities, including logos, colour palettes, typography, etcConceptualize and create marketing assets, including websites, digital and social campaigns, digital publications, videos, and other marketing materialDevelop and/or leverage existing brand guidelines to prepare and deliver assetsWork closely and collaboratively with RBCx and the ventures product and marketing teamsCollaborate with art directors, designers, production artists, and writers to execute campaigns and digital solutionsEffectively rationalize and communicate ideas and designsMust HavesA portfolio that demonstrates your design skills and conceptual thinkingStrong aesthetic skills and a demonstration of graphic design core principles with respect to typography, layout/composition, grid systems, colour, photography, iconography, etc.Ability to source authentic, compelling, candid, stock photographyExperience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and similar toolsAbility to embrace feedback and continue to iterate and improve your workAbility to communicate and present ideas and rationalesValue open communication and working on a small and transparent teamNice-to-HavesDemonstrated ability to deliver well-thought-out design recommendationsExperience working in fast paced, experimental or start-up environmentsExperience in Banking or Financial ServicesAn understanding of Accessibility and Inclusive Design practices.Understanding of brand strategy a bonusWhats in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamOpportunities to do challenging work and make a differenceOpportunities to building close relationshipsPlease note:This posting is for a 4-months Fall 2024 Student placement with a start date of September 2024, and end date of December 2024. In order to be eligible for this 4-months Student position, you must either:Be returning back to school after the work term end-date of December 2024 ; orIf you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in December 2024), you must require the full 4-months work term as a mandatory component to in order to graduate successfully.Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying- candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is May 26, 2024. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. The successful candidate for this role will be required to be located within Ontario for the duration of the work term. Details regarding the specific virtual, hybrid, and in-office arrangementsfor this Integrated Learning/ Co-op position are to be discussed with the Hiring Manager.ET24Job SkillsAdditional Job DetailsAddress:20 KING ST W:TORONTOCity:TORONTOCountry:CanadaWork hours/week:37.5Employment Type:Full timePlatform:Personal and Commercial BankingJob Type:Student/Coop (Fixed Term)Pay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2024-04-26Application Deadline:2024-05-26Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.