Designer
EF Education First
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
EF Educational Tours
Full-Time
Starting Date: May/June 2024
Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid (Opportunity to work in-office 3 days a week and from home 2 days a week. This is not a remote role.)EF Educational Tours helps teachers change their students' lives through educational travel. And frankly, EF does student travel better than anyone else. EF itineraries are more than just places to go and things to see. Experiential learning has been at the heart of our programs since the company started, which allows us to spark connections and inspire curiosity, confidence, and self-awareness in teachers and students from across Canada. Our mission is to open the world through education - by helping people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves.EF Educational Tours, is seeking to find a talented Designer with a digital flair, someone who sees beyond pixels to craft experiences that resonate deeply with our audience. We're not just seeking a candidate; we're seeking a creative soul who breathes life into emails, landing pages, social and paid campaigns, transforming them into captivating journeys that leave a lasting impression. If you're someone who thrives on collaboration, dares to challenge the status quo, and possesses a wizardry with design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, then you might just be the missing piece to our puzzle.Key Responsibilities:We're looking for someone who:· Radiates enthusiasm for both traditional and digital design, with a special zest for all things digital.· Embodies a "sky's the limit" mindset, ready to dive headfirst into any challenges that comes up.· Can craft visually stunning content that not only meets brand standards but sets new benchmarks.· Thrives on building and curating our Figma library and brand assets.· Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including marketing to ensure design aligns with business goals and user engagement.· Can manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through completion under tight deadlines.· Keeps their finger on the pulse of design trends, injecting fresh ideas and new concepts into every project.· Can support the creation of bilingual content in English and French.But wait, there's more! As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to:· Dive into the exciting world of website redesign projects right from the ground level, putting your stamp on the digital landscape.· Play a pivotal role in mentoring and nurturing a junior designer and sharing your expertise.· Embrace your inner entrepreneur as we encourage thinking outside the box and champion creative innovation at every turn.Qualifications:· 3+ years of professional design experience, preferably in an in-house team or agency setting.· Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.· Demonstrated experience in designing digital content such as emails, landing pages, and paid advertisements, blogs and social.· Strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital and print projects.· Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.· Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.· Experience in creating motion graphics is highly desirable.· Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with a team.· Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design outputs.Why You'll Love Working Here:Work in our light-filled, conveniently located downtown office where you'll be part of a fun, fast-paced and collaborative team, working together to make an impact. Did we mention we were voted one of Greater Toronto's Top Places to Work in 2023? Plus, enjoy free coffee, beer, and snacks! You can also expect:The opportunity to travel with our customers for FREE at least once a year! Experience the product first-hand by embarking on one of our unique travel itineraries alongside one of our student tour groupsTake advantage of our professional growth and learning opportunities, including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and expertsParticipate in social networking opportunities by joining one of our many employee-run social groups, like book club or movie club, or any of our “EFinity” groups, like Black@EF, LGBTQ+@EF, Indigenous@EF, API@EF, and Parents@EFEnjoy four weeks paid vacation, to rest, relax or adventure - plus 11 paid holidaysGrow your savings with a 20% company match on your RRSP contributions (25% after 5-years!)Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insuranceWellness benefits, including an annual $500 healthy lifestyle reimbursementEF program discounts including travel, language schools, childcare, and moreDiscounts at local venues and businessesEligibility for our Workplace Flexibility Program: our pilot hybrid work model with up to two days of remote work per week.About EF Education First & Educational ToursAt EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs turn dreams into international opportunities.EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has school and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more about EF at . Or read more about our Educational Tours product at