Joining Arup

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning.  Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organisation which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.

Are you a creative who is passionate about design, excited to develop compelling visual stories join a highly collaborative team within a company that embraces innovation, sustainable development, technology, and diversity? As part of our in-house Visual Communications team, you will have the opportunity to partner with designers, experts, and creatives across Arup, contributing to projects at all stages of design.

The opportunity

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

We are looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our Visual Communications Team in Toronto. This role will provide graphic support for our 16 regional offices across the Americas, which include over 2,100 members in the United States, Canada, and Colombia. Our Canadian offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa have a total of over 600 members.

This role will require someone who understands and can communicate the value of a strong brand by creating impactful designs and championing its guidelines, templates, and visual identity. You'll work as a part of a close-knit team of designers, communications, and marketing professionals that collaborate with a large assortment of technical and business service partners. 

Is this role right for you?

In this role, you will: 
• Develop, design, and produce engaging graphics and promotional materials including but not limited to infographics, presentations, brochures, reports, newsletters, interactive documents, event collateral, email and social media content, and advertisements
• Meet, engage, and collaborate with marketing, technical, and business development teams to create graphics that will require conceptual thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling skills
• Serve as an ambassador to our staff on all matters related to brand and creative, including communicating the value of our brand by providing reviews, trainings, and resources for best practices
• Develop, manage, and collaborate on team initiatives

Qualifications: 
• A degree in Graphic Design or related field with three to six years design experience in a professional or in-house setting
• Expert knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• In InDesign, must be skilled in working with multipage document layouts, designing bespoke report templates, and updating documents to meet brand requirements
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with Figma, Procreate, illustration, animation, video editing, web design, and/or photography is a plus
• Enthusiasm for design, meticulous attention to detail, and willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive attitude, capable of working both independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to analyze and articulate design, and review content for grammar and spelling
• Strong presentation skills and comfortable presenting to teams and groups.
• Experience with accessible document design a plus
• Knowledge of French preferred but not required; must be able to effectively layout content in different languages
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates your visual communications skills including multipage document design, branding, and infographics

 A copy of your portfolio (site link or pdf) must be included with your submission.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community  is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $64,000 to $74,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ. 

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.   

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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