Designer, Brand Creative (14 - Month Contract)

About Us

At Amica we are united in our purpose to provide the best care in Senior Living in a supportive environment. We are setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. We are committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, and offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options. Established in 1996, we own and operate over 30 residences in British Columbia and Ontario, and continue to grow in select markets. Find out how you can become part of a team where you belong and make a real impact every day.

The Opportunity

As an integral member of the Brand Marketing team, the Designer, Brand Creative works to drive and strengthen Amica’s mission of enriching the lives of seniors through graphic design, visual brand development, digital communication, and storytelling. Reporting to the Manager, Brand Creative, the Designer, Brand Creative collaborates as a cross-functional resource to produce best-in-class creative across multiple touchpoints and channels to drive brand consideration and ultimately support business objectives.

What you will be doing

• With oversight from the Manager, Brand Creative, lead the design and execution of all stable property marketing collateral for Amica, including but not limited to sales campaign materials, plus print and digital advertising
• Own the design and production of all internal marketing and communications needs and assets, supporting cross-functional partners across the organization
• Own the design and delivery of digital visual content, including website and blog imagery, social media graphics, video formats, email templates, and presentation decks
• Produce all branded gift designs and manage internal/external logo approval processes
• In partnership with the Manager, Brand Creative, develop innovative creative design solutions to support pre-open and construction projects (signage, hoarding, temporary space outfitting, etc.)
• Closely collaborate with the Manager, Brand Creative on research, creative ideation, and art direction for new brand campaigns
• Uphold and protect the Amica Brand Guidelines through everything they produce, acting as steward of the brand

What you will bring

• Minimum 3 years graphic designer work experience
• Strong design sensibility and ability to execute consistently
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe suite workflows (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure, with careful attention to detail
• Passion for graphic design and a strong understanding of brand positioning
• Self-motivated, organized, and always accountable
• Strong understanding of modern, progressive, and responsive web design

What you can expect from us

• A diverse and inclusive environment where individual differences are celebrated, and you’re encouraged to be your best self
• A collaborative environment where we support each other to succeed as a team
• Learning opportunities to help you grow and support for professional development and designations
• Participation in Amica’s Flex or Hybrid work model providing team members the opportunity to work a combination of days both in office and remotely
• Our office is centrally located in the financial district, on the PATH and the TTC subway line, and provides easy access to downtown amenities

At Amica Senior Lifestyles we are passionate about working together in a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters innovation and turns ideas into action. We remain committed to creating workplaces that reflect the communities in which we operate.  We are actively seeking applicants from all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, Black, Indigenous, racialized people, and persons with disabilities and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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