Junior Designer Opportunity
Throughline’s sole mission is to help healthcare organizations improve experiences and outcomes for people living with illness and those who care for them. Not only do design capabilities play central roles in helping us to achieve our mission, but we aspire to be the best place in the GTA for designers to practice their craft. Our design team is the best in the business.
Our global partners come to us for our practical application of behavioural and implementation science, experiential design and strategic counsel — and because we have a ‘roll-up-the-sleeves’ determination to deliver great work that matters.
At Throughline, we firmly believe that culture is as important as the work we do. We hire for values alignment first and foremost. Our values are centred around what it takes to be a great partner:
- Move It Forward - Even when faced with ambiguous, never-seen-before challenges, our people “make %$ happen” in order to make meaningful change.
- Know Yourself - Our team is skilled at assessing what we do well (individually, and as a group; in both technical and ‘human’ skills). This increases vulnerability and removes uncertainty in how we operate, creating a more dynamic and sustainable culture of trust, innovation, and teamwork.
- Kindness and Candor - We share the truth with one another in a way that leaves everyone whole and allows people to quickly act on feedback in delivering their personal best work.
If these values sound like they were written for you, read on! We are currently seeking an early-career creative and strategic Graphic Designer to join our team as a Junior Designer.
Apply to join us if you:
- Are an early career designer who is drawn to doing meaningful work in the healthcare industry.
- Can demonstrate excellence in the foundational skills of graphic design to present information clearly and within an easy-to-understand story format.
- Have a keen interest in information visualization to bring social science ideas to life in striking visual communications.
- Cherish creative and strategic thinking and thrive on the kind of camaraderie that emerges when talented, good-hearted people join forces with a sense of collective purpose.
Responsibilities include:
- Work closely with senior designers and strategists to support and own projects from beginning to completion. This includes confidently participating in design and project briefs, contributing ideas, and innovating final deliverables.
- Project types may include: Project debrief summary presentations (report-style in internal and client-branded PowerPoint templates), workshop material and printing, simple infographics, image sourcing and light editing, and Mural templates.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions
- Feedback incorporation: Be open to constructive feedback and incorporate suggestions into design revisions.
- Brand standards champion: Master company brand guidelines, enforce consistency in design elements, and guide team members to ensure a cohesive and professional visual identity.
- Contribute to the development of visual elements and assets for social media.
- Maintain a design assets/resource library.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent in related field)
- Clear understanding of and consistently demonstrated use of graphic design principles, including grid systems, visual hierarchy, alignment, contrast (accessible design) & balance, and typography (kerning, leading, rags, orphans & widows, etc.)
- Software proficiency: Comfortable designing in PowerPoint, Mural, Adobe suite (Photoshop & Illustrator) and/or other relevant tools.
- Demonstrated understanding of storytelling through visual and graphic elements (in conjunction with text) to a specific audience
- Portfolio link demonstrating impressive typography, layout, and communication fundamentals, information hierarchy, and requirements for both print and digital projects
- Definite plus if: experience with illustration, visual branding, video and motion graphics, and using digital whiteboard tools.
What we offer:
- Highly collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to work alongside other designers and share best practices
- Opportunity to work with a diverse team of Strategists, Social Scientists and Project Managers and Analysts
- Agency experience
- Learn about healthcare as a key industry sector
- A competitive salary with growth potential
- 3 weeks paid vacation, plus 5 paid personal days and 5 unpaid personal days
- 3 special long weekends (above and beyond statutory holidays)
- Comprehensive Lieu Time policy
- A hybrid working model
- Health and dental benefits - 50% of premiums are employer-paid
- Culture-building events to strengthen our team dynamic
- Professional development budget for all team members
- A committed leadership team that is constantly improving Throughline’s value through trimesterly team meetings and regular feedback
To apply, please submit:
- An up-to-date resume
- A cover letter
- A link to your portfolio
Only applicants who submit all three application requirements will be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada. Throughline operates with a hybrid environment work model so employees will work onsite in Midtown Toronto (Yonge and St. Clair) and remotely. Please note that a requirement for this role is the ability to be in the Toronto office up to three days per week, as business needs require.
Inclusion:
We acknowledge and honour the value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining a culture that welcomes and respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
Accommodations and Accessibility:
At any time during the interview and onboarding process, let us know if you require accommodation. Please contact us at hr@throughlinestrategy.com and we will work with you to provide the support you need.