14 Oct
Manulife
Waterloo
We're looking for a Digital Designer/Creative Designer to join our Group Benefits Marketing team.
In this role, you will partner with team members to create marketing campaigns from concept to delivery across a variety of channels.
This is a fast-paced, changing environment where every day brings something new, and innovative ideas are encouraged.
Your contributions will help evolve our sponsor, member and advisor experiences through simplified and intuitive campaign design that helps us engage with our audiences in compelling omnichannel ways.
As the ideal candidate, you should be able to efficiently combine creativity, functionality, and technology to produce eye-catching and informative marketing and content.
You are a confident, hard-working, problem solver who thrives in a highly collaborative environment.
You have deep experience working with brands and brand identity, design systems, art direction, digital design, and multi-audience marketing campaigns.
In this role, organizational and technical skills are key, and all candidates must possess in-depth knowledge of design software programs.
Key responsibilities: Design, produce, and manage omnichannel interactive digital content, including email templates, social media, and promotional artwork, etc.
Produce compelling creative presentation material (e.g.
Power
Point)
Conceptualize based on briefs and present design ideas to all relevant stakeholders
Facilitate reviews and implement feedback into final designs, bringing strong project management skills to bear as required
Provide advice and guidance on the aesthetic for campaigns, projects, and promotional events
Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure that all designs align with the brand image and style guides, while also meeting usability and website standards
Ensure consistency in designs and content across all company platforms
Test designs for usability and quality
Transform wireframes into intuitive user interfaces
Prepare files for AODA compliance
Review product positioning and online marketing content to identify room for improvement
Prepare final files, including HTML programming, for appropriate medium
Work with external digital platform partners to oversee smooth implementation of new assets
Archive and update graphic files
Keep up with current trends and the latest technological advances
Key attributes for success: Results-oriented and execution-focused within a fast-paced environment
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and execute initiatives
Analytical mind that can measure and optimize the performance of marketing campaigns using data and insights
Familiar with the latest digital marketing trends and technologies, such as AI tools
Strong relationship management skills at all levels of the organization
Self-starter, motivated, and critical thinker
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in digital design, graphic design, or a related field
Proven experience in a professional digital design role
A portfolio of previous digital design work to showcase experience and creativity
Solid knowledge of design software programs, such as Sketch, InVision, Premier Pro, After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite,
and Figma
At least 3 years of experience as a Power
Point design specialist or similar role
Ability to clearly present design ideas and concepts for campaigns and projects
Experience with agile framework and methodologies an asset
A team player with exceptional organizational and technical skills
What can we offer you?
Competitive compensation
Retirement Savings Accounts, including a RPP (Pension Plan), RRSP (Retirement Savings Plan), and TFSA (Tax Free Savings account)
Manulife Share Ownership Program with employer matching
Customizable benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 100% of mental health expenses up to 12K
Financial support for ongoing training, learning, and education
Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance
Financial support for ongoing training, learning, and education
Wearing jeans to work every day
An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance
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About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.
To learn more about us, visit
https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity.
We strive to attract,
develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals.
We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process.
All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies.
To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact
[email protected] .
Primary Location
Toronto, Ontario
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Salary range is expected to be between
$60,000.00 CAD - $100,000.00 CAD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact
[email protected]
for the salary range for your location.
The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience,
and education/training.
Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D; insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact
[email protected]
for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.