Associate Designer, Global Communications

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply.The Associate Designer, Global Communications will support OMERS communications and marketing initiatives by creating high-quality visual content that aligns with the corporate brand. This role combines creative design, data visualization, and project management to deliver impactful materials across multiple channels. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.As part of the recruitment process we ask that all applicants include a link to their online portfolio or attach samples of designs with the application.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Visual Production:Create visual assets for presentations, digital screens, signage, posters, and campaigns that reflect OMERS brand identity and communication goals.Apply principles of typography, layout, and composition to produce polished designs with meticulous attention to detail.Collaborate with design team to ideate, develop, and execute creative concepts.Data Visualization & Reporting SupportPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual data and analytics reports with clear, visually engaging layouts.Transform complex information into easy-to-understand visual formats that support decision-making and storytelling.Template Development & Brand ConsistencyDevelop branded templates to enable consistent, on-brand design by non-designers across different geographies and business units (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express).Ensure all visual materials align with OMERS brand guidelines and elevate the organization’s visual identity.Project Management & CollaborationManage multiple projects efficiently and balance priorities.Maintain clear documentation and communication following project management principles.Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure design solutions meet business needs.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design or related discipline2+ years of related experienceProficiency in Adobe Creative Suites: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier Pro, Adobe ExpressExperience working with motion graphics and Canva templates.Strong foundation in typography, layout, and visual composition.Basic understanding of data visualization principles.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables. We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 4 days per week.As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.