Graphic Design Coordinator

ruckus Digital is an independent digital and creative agency within its sister company, APEX Public Relations. Our growing creative teams are the creative minds behind some of the most interesting work out there. Whether we're teaming up with DoorDash to highlight Black Food Energy, bring Walmart’s UGC initiatives to life, win awards for our strategic focus on Women in Sport or develop over-the-top packaging for clients and influencers, the work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking.

We are looking for a Graphic Design Coordinator to join our small and scrappy team. This role will report to our Lead Graphic Designer and will have the opportunity to work across a large number of brands and within the Digital and PR spectrum.

This is also an opportunity to work with the best PR and digital teams in the business. We offer learning, development and mentorship so that our team can grow, and we can promote from within where possible.

In addition to comprehensive health and dental benefits, ruckus Digital/APEX PR offers a travel, wellness allowance, and a cell phone/internet allowance. We prioritize taking care of our team through transparency, staff events, continued learning and a company-wide bonus structure.

ruckus Digital/APEX PR has a hybrid work model, employees are expected to be in our office at 160 Bloor ST East, Toronto, 4 days a week. We feel that this model promotes creativity, collaboration and professional development while still giving employees the flexibility of remote work.

Job responsibilities

• Working with the team, concept and design and/or develop copy for a wide range of clients and marketing initiatives – from integrated campaigns to real-time social content
• Graphic design support across all social platforms
• Development of client/internal sizzle reels and supers
• Participate in idea generation – fueled by insights and designed to drive clients’ business
• Support design team with image searches, asset management etc.
• Assist in developing content calendars
• Assist in producing content, including photography, design, packaging for mailers, etc.
• Help in building and designing marketing materials, including new business decks, reports, etc.

Qualifications

• 1 year of design experience
• Lives the language of graphic design, the internet, and social media – can execute everything from an organic TikTok campaign to a stunt that plays out on Reddit (and you know what Reddit is!)
• Demonstrated successful working knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Canva and Capcut
• Video editing experience is an asset but not a requirement
• Have proven written and/or design examples of past creative ideations or project based creative thinking
• Have a strong ability to explain creative ideas and rationality behind the direction of your work
• Good writing skills with solid grammar, editing and proof-reading skills
• Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to work with a team cohesively, is proactive and curious and will ask questions.

RGD an asset

RGD Membership will be considered an asset for this position.

Salary range

$45,000 - $50,000

How can candidates apply?

To apply, please e-mail your résumé and design portfolio to hr@apexpr.com. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ruckus Digital/APEX PR is dedicated to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We recognize that the best candidate may not meet all of the criteria listed above. We encourage all those interested and with relevant experience to apply even if they don’t match the job posting perfectly. We welcome diverse, out-of-the-box thinking, and we strive to provide an environment for learning, growth and innovation.

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to hr@apexpr.com.