Graphic Designer (Part-time Contract)

Tucows Domains is the world’s largest wholesale domain registrar, responsible for maintaining the health, neutrality, and openness of an important-but largely invisible part of the Internet: the domain name system (DNS).

As part of Tucows-one of the world’s largest Internet companies-Tucows Domains has a rich history of helping make the Internet better, operating globally under the Ascio, Enom, Hover and OpenSRS brands.

We embrace a people-first philosophy that is rooted in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that whatever works for our employees is what works best for us. It’s also why the majority of our roles are remote-first, meaning you can work from anywhere you can connect to the Internet! Today, over one thousand people from over 20 countries are part of our team.

If this sounds exciting to you, join the herd!

About the Opportunity

We are redefining what an in-house agency is and are looking for a graphic designer to join the Herd. As an individual contributor within our marketing organization, your primary responsibilities will involve crafting visually appealing content and shaping the brand identity that supports our marketing efforts within the Domain Services line of business. This will include creating digital graphics, emails, newsletters, display channel ads, social posts, video content, and promotional materials that resonate with our audience and enhance our brand presence. 

This is a completely remote opportunity within the Greater Toronto Area with the expectation of attending onsite meetings, functions, and/or events upon request. 

This is a part-time role (20-25 hours/week) for a 6-month contract to start. 

Job Duties

The role involves collaborating with marketing team members and peers across the business, including sales, product management, and partners, to deliver quality designs. You will be responsible for the following: 

• Partner on the development and ongoing evolution of a comprehensive brand book, documenting visual identity standards and usage guidelines for internal and external use.
• Conceptualize, create, and refine marketing campaigns and brand assets, digital and social assets, and more.
• Proactively research, test, and leverage emerging AI design tools, identifying opportunities to improve team efficiency and creative output 
• Design requests for proposal (RFPs) to secure new business and presentation decks for business leaders.
• Create swag and design event collateral (banners, booth kits, conference signage, etc.). 
• Develop video content, including sizzle reels, teaser videos, tutorials, and how-to demos.
• Work closely and collaboratively with product, design, business development, and marketing teams on brand-building and marketing campaigns, ensuring design and business objectives work seamlessly together.
• Effectively rationalize and communicate ideas and designs to key stakeholders and senior business leaders.
• Knowledge of print and digital design standards and specifications.
• Manage print files and liaise with external printers and vendors.
• Create accessible designs that comply with W3C and AODA.

Qualifications Required

• 3-5 years of experience as a graphic or visual designer at an advertising agency or in-house design team. 
• Possess a certificate, degree, or diploma in graphic design or a related field.
• Provide a portfolio that demonstrates your design skills and conceptual thinking.
• Demonstrated ability leading the creative ideation process, from concept development through to execution.
• Experience contributing to brand development or brand evolution, with a strong understanding of how visual identity systems work across touchpoints.
• Display strong aesthetic skills and demonstrate a solid understanding of graphic design's core principles, including typography, layout/composition, grid systems, color, photography, iconography, etc.
• Experience in video creation (simple animation, motion graphics, storyboarding, prototyping, etc.).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, and similar tools.
• Be adept at working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

The hourly rate for this position is $40-$42/hour. Range shown in $CAD for Canadian residents. Other countries will differ. Range may vary on a number of factors including, but not limited to: location, experience and qualifications.

Want to know more about what we stand for? At Tucows we care about protecting the open Internet, narrowing digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality.

We also know that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

We use AI-enabled tools throughout our recruitment process to help us work more efficiently and consistently. These tools support our hiring teams by organizing and reviewing information, while final hiring decisions are always made by people.

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