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Graphic Design & Multi-Media Assistant

Rate of Pay: $19.00 - $24.50 

Hours: Fall/Winter Up to 15hrs/week Summer: Up to 35hrs/week 

Work Location: York University Markham Campus – 1 University Blvd, Markham, ON 

Job Purpose: 

The Graphic Design & Multi-Media Assistant is responsible for supporting the creation of still and multimedia resources. 

Job Duties: 

Under the direction of a permanent staff member the Graphic Design & Multi-Media Assistant may be: 

  • Responsible for some or all the following tasks:  
  • Create print and digital promotional marketing materials. 
  • Contribute to graphic design and content creation for print and online use. 
  • Create logos and develop branding for events and campaigns. 
  • Support the creation of still and motion graphics. 
  • Edit, update and create webpages. 
  • Add and edit content and graphical elements to websites. 
  • Format and upload various medial files on website. 
  • Suggest and implement improvements and upgrades to websites 
  • Assist with creating video, audio and multimedia productions. 
  • Support special event documenting through digital and social media. 
  • Ensure consistency of brand standards on materials. 
  • Liaise with others to collaborate on common marketing initiatives. 
  • Improve and maintain multimedia file management system and inventory. 
  • Create and maintain media elements for self-serve user guides. 
  • Supports digitization and cataloguing of archival materials. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education & Skills: 

  • Must be enrolled as a York student.  
  • Ability to use social & digital media to effectively communicate or respond to others. 
  • Ability to provide insight and suggestions to support individuals in making informed decisions. 
  • Ability to meet deadlines and organize time effectively.  
  • Ability to interpret and apply best practices, policies and procedures. 
  • Ability to generate new ideas or recommend changes to existing programs. 
  • Ability to update websites and social media platforms.