Junior Graphic Designer

Matchplay Marketing is a full-service design, marketing and communications firm specializing in world-class private clubs and resorts. We understand the business of clubs—golf and multi-sport facilities— because that’s what we’ve done for more than two decades.

The Junior Graphic Designer supports the development and production of creative assets for Matchplay clients and internal agency initiatives. The Junior Graphic Designer assists in the creation, layout, production, and refinement of a wide range of print and digital materials, including publications, marketing collateral, social media assets, presentations, and other communications materials.

Reporting to the Creative Director and working closely with the Managing Editor and other members of the design team, the Junior Graphic Designer contributes to the successful delivery of client projects while actively developing their design, production, and creative skills through mentorship, training, and hands-on project experience.

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months to provide maternity leave coverage. All work will be completed remotely within Ontario. Exact compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional graphic design experience (agency or editorial preferred)
• Experience designing magazines, newsletters, reports, or long-form content, along with web-based articles, PDFs, or interactive publications
• Understanding of design principles and their use (spacing, alignment, and hierarchy)
• Detailed understanding of typography
• Experience applying brand guidelines across editorial formats
• A creative eye for developing new, fresh design ideas while maintaining consistent themes and brand elements
• Competence using Adobe Suite
• Comfortable juggling multiple, concurrent project deadlines, clients, and quick turnarounds
• Comfort collaborating with writers, editors, and project managers
• Strong attention to detail with experience proofing layouts and monitoring for errors or inconsistencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Print design experience
• Digital design experience
• Experience using the ReadyMag design software
• Ability to design simple, custom graphics and icons
• Ability to edit photography and video for publication
• Knowledge of or passion for golf and/or private club and high-end resort culture and lifestyle
• Degree or diploma in graphic design or a related field