Job Description
At Cowan, we are passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Junior Graphic Design Specialist will have a significant role in shaping Company identity and creating visually appealing materials that resonate with our target audience both inside and outside of the company.What you will do: The Junior Graphic Design Specialist is responsible for producing engaging and impactful layouts for a wide range of projects, including reports, presentations, signage, and branded collateral.Key responsibilities:Create visually exciting and informative presentations for both internal and external use, encompassing pitches, webinars, and reports.Collaborate with content creators, executives, and key stakeholders to develop and implement design concepts that are in line with project objectives. Refining and iterating designs based on feedbackPartner with the Human Resources team to craft engaging visuals for internal digital and print initiatives aimed at boosting employee engagement.Help enhance the design and upkeep of the Prin Cowan Insurance Group intranet to ensure a visually appealing and user-friendly interface, while also creating engaging visuals to elevate the presented content.What you will bring:Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or the Liberal Arts with equivalent work experience.1+ years of progressive professional experience in a graphic or media layout design role with key responsibilities including presentation design and visual layout production.Experience working with the Adobe Creative Suite of tools, including, but not limited to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.Experience with MS office 365, expertise with MS PowerPoint.Experience in a B2B environment, insurance preferred.Self-starter with healthy business curiosity and an intrinsic desire to continually learn and grow.Excellent verbal and written skills for engaging a range of audiences - internal, media, prospects, clients, industry partners, etc.Who we are: Proudly independent and Canadian-owned, Cowan Insurance Group has been a true market leader in the insurance industry since 1927. With an extensive range of product offerings and integrated commercial and personal insurance, group benefits, and wealth management solutions, we provide our clients with outstanding customized, comprehensive insurance and risk management professional advice and placement. Recognized as one of Canadas Most Admired Cultures and a Canadas Best Managed Companies Platinum Club Member, Cowan Insurance Groups award-winning client-centric approach emphasizes innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Join our team as we prepare for our centennial celebration in 2027! What sets us apart? Be in good company Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive. Challenge your thinking Youre valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast, but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it. Grow together We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.Benefits and perksCompetitive salaryParticipate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting periodCompany-matched Retirement Savings PlanCompany-paid training and development coursesCommunity involvementHybrid work environmentAre you interested? Please Apply! This position is subject to appropriate background checks that may include, credential, employment, credit, criminal and reference checks. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of an individuals technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, sexual orientation, handicaps (physical or mental), age, marital status, family status, or the receipt of public assistance or record of offences. #LI-Hybrid