Designer, Creative Services (14-month contract)

Overview
You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do.

When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries.

With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make.

The Designer acts as a key member of KPMG’s National Creative team and the wider National Marketing & Communications (NMC) agency, plays a vital role in promoting the firm’s growth. This position operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, requiring strategic thinking and swift adaptation to shifting priorities.

The Designer is a crucial contact point for the firm’s creative development needs, collaborating with various stakeholders to craft innovative solutions that elevate our brand. The role encompasses conceptualization, prototyping, production, and quality assurance through to final launch. It also involves project management, vendor liaison, and collaboration with larger agency counterparts in Digital, Social, Email Marketing, Communications and Marketing. The ideal candidate will possess excellent multitasking, communication, and prioritization skills.

They will join a vibrant in-house creative team in an agency setting that values collaboration and is committed to producing high-quality, innovative solutions.

What you will do

• Act as the key point of contact in supporting the creative development needs our campaigns and one-offs.
• Collaborate with internal clients to develop innovative solutions from scoping, conceptualization, production, quality assurance to final launch.
• Collaborate with other designers within the national agency, broader agency groups as well as our internal marketing / business enablement teams.
• Act as liaison between our internal clients and third-party vendors to make sure end results are high-quality, consistent with KPMG’s brand.
• Consistently bring innovative solutions and client service excellence.
• At any one time, monitor and execute 6 to 9 projects seamlessly and efficiently.

What you bring to the role

• University degree or College diploma in graphic design or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in conceptualization, solution development, campaign execution and client relationship management
• Proficient in Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premium Pro)
• Expertise in MS Office applications including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook. Comfortable in both PC and Mac settings
• Storyboarding, video editing and animation. Basic to intermediate working knowledge of motion graphics and custom animations
• Possess solid creative, social and web knowledge, consistently bringing innovative solutions and delivering client service excellence
• Proactively aware of design trends and digital standards
• Strong consultative skills to work with business leaders to define direction and align to priorities
• Able to work in a fast-paced professional services environment dealing with executive-level decision makers and critical business issues
• An aptitude for initiative and innovation
• Ability to thrive and collaborate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, working both independently and with designers
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly explain design concepts and solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, and ability to perform under pressure
• Sound decision-making skills and self-starter with a high design standard
• Can-do, positive attitude, self-motivated and proactive team player

Please include your portfolio link on your resume or provide a pdf with your application
This is a remote/hybrid position. #li-remote

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. The successful candidate will be required to create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, laws and and/or regulations during the regular course of their employment.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $53,000 – $79,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here .

Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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