Communications & Design Production Specialist

UTS University of Toronto Schools • Full-time • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • C$ 86.70k / year • 20h ago

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Igniting Minds to Create Meaningful Impact in the World

Join us at University of Toronto Schools (UTS), where we ignite the brightest minds and help our students shape a better world. Established in 1910 by the University of Toronto, UTS continues to pursue excellence in teaching and learning through our affiliation with Canada’s top-ranked university. Nestled within the U of T campus, UTS is an inclusive, all-gender student population of just under 700 students in grades 7 through 12. As Canada’s only independent school with a selection process based on a carefully considered identification of merit and potential contribution to school life along with a robust bursary program, UTS graduates can be found in leading university programmes worldwide and in careers that make a difference in an incredible array of impactful fields.

If you are a highly motivated and passionate brand steward committed to creative excellence, the Communications & Design Production Specialist position at University of Toronto Schools might be the role for you! We invite you to explore this opportunity to join a team of people who are innovative, dynamic, collaborative and progressive, in a culture that is inclusive and celebrates individuality and new ideas.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Communications & Design Production Specialist to support our Communications department in this one year contract opportunity. You will play a key role in advancing the school’s acquisition, retention, stewardship, and fundraising goals through the production of high-quality, timely, and strategically aligned communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead execution of recurring communications projects across the annual calendar,including reports, campaigns, event materials and institutional documents
Establish and enforce workback schedules, ensuring stakeholders meet content deadlines
Prepare final deliverables to required specifications (print-ready files, optimized PDFs, digital resolution, email assets)
Design and produce high-quality materials including annual and donor reports, fundraising collateral, event material, admissions and outreach materials
Support website updates and content changes.
Create high quality and strategic digital communications collateral and messaging, including social media content and campaign assets
Support communications and collateral for major school events (e.g. Open House, Awards Programs, fundraising campaigns), with onsite event support as required.
Maintain and update Mailchimp contact databases and campaign structures

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications or graphic design-related field or equivalent.
4–6 years of hands-on design and marketing and communications experience, preferably in an educational, design or not-for-profit environment.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects with fixed deadlines across print and digital channels, including photography and video production. Strong familiarity with production workflows for campaigns, reports, and institutional communications.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere)
Experience with Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms an asset
Strong understanding of print production specifications and file preparation
Working knowledge of content management systems (CMS) for website updates required
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to enforce deadlines
Strong written and visual communication skills

Why Join UTS?

Contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to excellence in education and community engagement.
UTS offers a highly competitive compensation package with a target salary of $86,700. This contract opportunity will also include eligibility for group benefits and pension plan. As a UTS employee you would also be eligible to participate in the University of Toronto’s Joint Membership Club and have access to the University’s library and other amenities.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date resume highlighting relevant qualifications and experience along with a cover letter online through the UTS Career Centre portal. This position has a target start date of June 29, 2026.

University of Toronto Schools is firmly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We thank all candidates in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please. If selected for an interview, please inform us if you require any accommodations. For more information please visit www.utschools.ca.