Do you have a passion for creating engaging and informative graphics? Intrigued by the challenge of communicating science to people of all ages? Excited by the opportunity to join a team of passionate and creative science communicators?
Join the Ontario Science Centre, one of Ontario's most significant cultural attractions—more than a destination, the Science Centre is a space where visitors of all ages can learn-through-play and discover ways to think like a scientist every day.
Guided by the belief that science, technology and innovation will help us shape a better future for society and our planet, we support our community, encourage dialogue and work to create a more curious, creative and resilient world.
About the job
As a Graphic Designer, you will:
• Participate in design sessions and provide creative input during the conceptualization and design of graphic content for new and existing exhibit experiences
• Prepare preliminary storyboards, sketches, and design proposals to support the exhibit development process.
• Work collaboratively and creatively to propose specific graphic design work for stand-alone pieces or to work within the guidelines of an overall design direction for piece(s) that are part of a larger exhibition.
• Use specialized graphic design skills and industry standard software applications to produce thoughtful graphics solutions for use in a variety of exhibition elements.
• Provide advice to team members regarding the theoretical and technical possibilities of various graphic design approaches.
• Plan and execute workflow with team members to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
Please note that this position is irregular/on-call with no guarantee of hours per week.
What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge and Skills
• Advanced experience in and knowledge of graphic design work and its principles
• Demonstrated creative and innovative track record in communication concepts in a public environment
• Advanced experience in and knowledge of interface, accessibility, affordance principles, and human behaviours related to use of graphic communication
• Strong understanding of how to integrate text and visual design for public audiences
• Demonstrated technical skills related to the use of multimedia editing tools such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator and other industry applicable software.
Planning and Organizational Skills
• Demonstrated ability to conceive, plan, estimate and implement graphic design that fits overall project objectives.
• Excellent time management skills to independently develop, plan and complete work within the parameters of an assignment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in order to identify, solve and escalate problems as required.
• Planning and organizational skills to advise manager on project-related budgets and timelines, preferred courses of action, and related risks/benefits.
Communication Skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts within a public environment, particularly for a target audience of families with children.
• Ability to collaborate with team members effectively in order to develop designs that are consistent with the overall plan and concept of the exhibit
• Ability and willingness to take initiative in order to resolve conflict, reach consensus, and contribute to successful outcomes through teamwork.
• Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, managers, colleagues and vendors.
OPS commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.