Junior Graphic Designer

We’re looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to support the creation of design and production solutions across a variety of media, including digital, social, web, and print. Working within the Brand team, this role contributes to creative projects with accuracy and attention to detail while collaborating with designers, marketers, and cross-functional teams. You will support the development and execution of brand campaigns and creative assets, help bring ideas to life across multiple channels, and gain experience throughout the full design process, from concept through launch to performance tracking.

This role is open to applicants located within USA (East) as well as Toronto and Vancouver, Canada. In this role, you will report to the Senior Digital Designer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Support the creation of design assets for social, email, web, digital paid ads and print-based projects with defined objectives and strategies. Ensure designs are on brand and aligned with our brand purpose
• Collaborate with team members on creative projects and contribute to meeting project timelines
• Assist with the design process from concept through to final production, receiving feedback and direction from senior designers
• Contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions and support the execution of creative campaigns across channels
• Share design work with team members and incorporate feedback during project reviews
• Help prepare and finalize design files for production and delivery
• Maintain attention to detail while managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Work collaboratively with the design team and independently on assigned tasks as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Interaction Design
• 1-3 years of experience as a graphic designer, or relevant internship experience, with a portfolio showcasing social media, web, mobile and print projects
• Design presentation decks and visual storytelling materials to support internal and external presentations.
• Fully proficient in MacOS
• Proficiency using Adobe CC with a focus on InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience creating designs that work across desktop and mobile formats
• Proficiency using Figma
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and CMS
• Working knowledge of UX/UI strategies and processes
• Up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques and technologies
• Creativity and Innovation: seeks new and better ways of doing things, generates original and imaginative ideas, products, or solutions
• Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs
• Open Communication: clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbal, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding
• Certificate or courses in UX/UI Design
• Experience or familiarity with tools like Unbounce and landing page design is an asset
• Interest in learning about performance metrics for brand and content
• Exposure to B2B marketing or SaaS environments is an asset

WHO YOU ARE:

• Solution seeker. You’re focused on tackling new challenges, solving problems, and moving the business forward—and you don’t wait to be asked.
• Lifelong learner. You have a growth mindset – you’re here to learn, experiment, seek, apply, and provide feedback, share what works with your team, and move on from what doesn’t.
• Resilient adapter. In the face of change and challenges, you bring a thoughtful, calm approach, and a focus on finding the new opportunity.
• Intentional collaborator. You build positive working relationships across the business, bringing people together to foster new opportunities and to facilitate the efficient flow of information.
• Critical challenger. You have the trust in your team to ask difficult questions in order to get to the best end result.
• Active communicator. You listen actively and communicate ideas and information clearly, inclusively, and proactively.
• Integrated thinker. You look beyond your role and responsibilities to understand how your team’s work drives broader organizational goals.
• Accountable owner. You take pride in the work you’re responsible for with a mindset of ultimate accountability and reliability for the outcomes.
• Bar-raiser. You step up to help your team grow and succeed, even when that means going beyond what might be expected.

In all we do, our six guiding principles light the way:

Step Up: Show the world what it looks like to live and work by these guiding principles. #StepUp

One Team: Make Hootsuite a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, valued, and empowered to do their best work without compromising who they are. #OneTeam #FreeToBeMe

Customer Obsessed: Focus relentlessly on helping our customers succeed. #CustomerObsessed

Go Fast, Be Agile: Widen our competitive advantage by committing to speed and simplicity over perfection and complexity. #GoFastBeAgile

Play to Win: Commit to building an incredible, profitable company for our customers, our employees, and our stakeholders. #PlayToWin #NoExcuses

Neighbours & Allies: Give back to our communities and be an ally. #SocialForGood #Allies

Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This posting is for a current vacancy for which we are actively hiring.