KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Métis culture and history.
• Familiarity with Indigenous, Métis, or culturally responsive design practices strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour theory, and design principles.
• Experience in both print and digital production workflows, with ability to scope and estimate projects.
• Skilled in decision-making, prioritization, and project planning to ensure efficient and impactful use of creative resources.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including internal client service and expectation management.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to creative peers.
• Experience using workflow/project management tools such as Monday.com, SharePoint, or similar.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive design experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead designer role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, visual storytelling, and multi-platform design.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must undergo a Criminal Record Check.
• Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and access reliable transportation
• Please submit resume, references, and cover letter by 11:59pm on September 19, 2025.

• Lead design projects from concept to completion, producing high-quality visual deliverables across print, digital, motion, social, and environmental platforms.
• Exercise professional judgment in balancing effort, timelines, and impact, identifying when to apply high-level creative energy versus streamlined solutions to maximize organizational benefit.
• Plan and scope projects, ensuring adequate resources, realistic timelines, and clear deliverables in collaboration with the Creative Manager and Studio Project Manager.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and quality feedback to junior design staff and content creatives, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Collaborate with Communications, ministries, and internal clients to interpret briefs, advise on design strategy, and deliver culturally aligned creative solutions.
• Uphold MN–S brand guidelines and advance the organization’s visual identity across all outputs.
• Provide exceptional internal department service, building trust and managing expectations while delivering effective design solutions.
• Oversee preparation of production-ready files, coordinate with external vendors, and ensure high-quality execution across formats.
• Maintain project archives and asset libraries, supporting efficiency and knowledge transfer within the creative team.
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and high-performance studio culture.
• Other duties as assigned.