LOCATION: HALIFAX, NS 3 DAYS A WEEK

* We need: We are looking for a Graphic Designer with experience creating Logos, illustrations, iconography, posters, marketing collateral, packaging, brochures, social media graphics, branding kits. The ideal candidate will balance UI design systems with the graphic design craft that ensures visual identity and consistency as well as proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe XD, and Figma. Strong iconography, illustration, and branding skills with a sharp eye for visual detail. Think: “Make this look compelling and on-brand.” * THIS IS A GRAPHIC DESIGN POSITION FOCUSED ON BRANDING AND CREATING LOGOS – NOT “Make this app/page usable, consistent, and visually appealing.”

GRAPHIC DESIGN

• Focus: Communicating a message or brand identity through visual assets.
• Outputs: Logos, illustrations, iconography, posters, marketing collateral, packaging, brochures, social media graphics, branding kits.
• Context: Often tied to marketing, advertising, publishing, and branding.
• Goal: Catch attention, deliver a message, reinforce brand identity.
• Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
  We are seeking a Visual Designer with strong Graphic Design expertise. This role requires not only skill in crafting user interfaces and prototypes, but also the ability to create high-quality visual assets, illustrations, iconography, and brand-aligned materials. The ideal candidate will balance UI design systems with the graphic design craft that ensures visual identity and consistency.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a Visual/Graphic Designer, ideally in financial services or enterprise technology.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe XD, and Figma.
• Strong iconography, illustration, and branding skills with a sharp eye for visual detail.
• Experience with functional requirements documentation and writing precise acceptance criteria.
• Ability to produce rapid prototypes and storyboards for stakeholder review.
• Demonstrated ability to work in agile or iterative delivery environments with technical teams.
• Portfolio required showcasing both UI/Visual design and graphic design work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in financial technology, banking, or regulatory-driven projects.
• Familiarity with client onboarding processes and/or enterprise data systems.
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design principles.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 12 months
  Pay: $33,163.77-$120,000.00 per yea

• Design user-friendly interfaces, visual assets, illustrations, and iconography aligned with brand standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Create and maintain brand style guides, design systems, and component libraries to ensure visual consistency.
• Translate functional requirements into clear, actionable user stories and precise acceptance criteria.
• Develop rapid prototypes, wireframes, and storyboards to convey design concepts and workflows.
• Apply graphic design principles (typography, color, layout, branding) to digital assets for internal and client-facing applications.
• Provide iterative design reviews and feedback while collaborating with technical teams (developers, business analysts, stakeholders).
• Execute on established design direction with high attention to detail, precision, and consistency.
• Ensure all deliverables meet project timelines, quality standards, and compliance requirements.