Digital Graphic Designer

Sun Life

. Research, design and develop accessible digital solutions.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeWaterloo • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$62,000 - CA$93,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing accessible digital solutions, with strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and HTML email design. Capable of leading video projects and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to enhance creative initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Creative Suite ProficiencyHTML Email Design and CodingVideo Storyboarding and ProductionResponsive Digital DesignBilingualism in French and English

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Hard Skills

HTMLCSSBootstrapInDesignPhotoshopIllustratorAfter EffectsDreamweaverFigmaVideo Production

Soft Skills

CollaborationCreativityCuriosityCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

LitmusMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

UsabilityAccessibilityCross-Browser CompatibilitySemantic MarkupAODA Best PracticesW3C StandardsDigital Graphic DesignPrint and Digital ProductionFile Version ControlCampaign Creative

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BootstrapMacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, design and develop accessible digital solutions.
Create and present campaign concepts to key stakeholders and adapt them for organic social, paid media, email, web, video, PDF and print.
Advise partners on bringing creative vision for advisor-facing and Client-facing digital initiatives to life.
Lead video projects end to end, including consultation, storyboarding, production, motion graphics, voiceover, captioning, post-production and content updates.
Consult on, design and code HTML email campaigns, landing pages and web forms informed by user journey and analytics.
Design multipage interactive documents in InDesign following AODA best practices.
Design and structure multipage print documents in InDesign.
Identify opportunities to add value, explore creative solutions and share learnings with the design team.
Lead and participate in brainstorming and collaborative working sessions.
Own design deliverables through internal and external reviews while monitoring progress and timelines.
Document and communicate process improvements, efficiencies and project details.
Maintain strong file version control.
Champion the visual parent brand while exploring ways to elevate its potential.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of usability, accessibility, cross-browser compatibility and semantic markup.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite on Mac OS: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Firefly and Acrobat.
Proficiency using AI tools within the Creative Suite, and interest in exploring additional solutions.
Proficiency with Figma.
Proficiency designing in, working with and editing Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel files.
Experience with video storyboarding, production, subtitles, animation and post-production.
Experience with HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
Strong HTML email design and coding skills, including ability to work creatively within channel limitations.
Experience in responsive digital design and front-end development for landing pages and web forms.
Experience using Litmus or a similar HTML email testing platform to preview and debug code.
Knowledge of W3C and accessibility standards for design, file structure and code.
Curiosity and willingness to learn new programs and technologies.
Post-secondary education in graphic design, or an undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
Experience operating on MacOS.
Understanding of differences between print and digital production, including file setup, colour profiles, export requirements and file sizes.
Three or more years of digital graphic design experience.
Online portfolio with campaign creative, PDF layouts, HTML emails, landing pages and a video sample or highlight reel.
For Quebec, bilingualism in French and English, both oral and written, is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.
Hybrid work with choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, Clients and employees.
Incentive plans for eligible employees, with payment discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.