Job Title: Digital Designer
Reports to: Associate Creative Director
Location: Hybrid
Salary: $70,000.00
Existing Vacancy: Existing vacancy, Temporary 1 year, Full-Time Contract
Perks: Benefits Package
Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class digital skill & AI programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery.
From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.
Why Join us?
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Mission-driven impact – Working alongside Inuit communities to advance the vision of Nunavut and Inuit self-determination across Canada.
- Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
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Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
- Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
- Wellness Perks – Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.
Join a creative team working on meaningful projects that support STEAM education and AI literacy across Canada. We're looking for a talented Digital Designer to help bring Ampere's brand to life across websites, online resources, and digital experiences. Working closely with the Associate Creative Director, you'll create engaging, accessible, and user-friendly experiences through wireframes, page layouts, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs. We're looking for someone who is highly proficient in Figma, enjoys solving design challenges, and takes pride in creating thoughtful, well-crafted work. While the primary focus of this role is digital design, you'll also support the creation of print and marketing materials as needed. This is a hands-on role focused on collaboration, execution, and maintaining a high standard of quality across everything we create.
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Design and execute engaging digital experiences across websites, landing pages, online resources, and other digital touchpoints.
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Create wireframes, user flows, page layouts, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that are intuitive, accessible, and visually engaging.
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Support Ampere's internal initiatives, as well as digital experiences and creative assets for external partners, funders, and collaborative programs.
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Take creative direction and project briefs and translate them into thoughtful digital experiences that are visually engaging, easy to navigate, and aligned with user needs.
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Help maintain and evolve Ampere's digital design system, Figma libraries, and reusable interface components to support consistency across digital experiences.
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Maintain and apply Ampere's brand across digital and print deliverables while supporting the ongoing evolution of brand standards and best practices.
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Collaborate closely with the Associate Creative Director, as well as marketing, program, and development teams, to deliver effective creative solutions.
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Use clear communication, incorporate feedback efficiently, and stay aligned with project goals, user needs, and technical requirements.
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Design responsive experiences that perform effectively across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
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Support the creation of print and marketing materials as needed, including reports, event collateral, educational resources, and campaign assets.
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Manage multiple projects and deadlines while preparing design files and supporting the successful implementation of digital experiences.
- Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Interactive Media, UX/UI Design, or a related field.
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3+ years of experience designing websites, digital products, or online experiences.
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Strong portfolio demonstrating website design, user interface design, and responsive digital experiences.
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Advanced proficiency in Figma, including component libraries, design systems, prototyping, and collaborative workflows.
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Strong understanding of user experience principles, information architecture, and accessibility best practices.
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Experience creating wireframes, user flows, page layouts, and high-fidelity interface designs.
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Strong foundation in typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and digital design best practices.
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Experience designing responsive experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
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Ability to balance user needs, business objectives, and brand requirements when developing design solutions.
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Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
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Experience collaborating with developers and supporting design implementation.
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Experience designing across both digital and print media.
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Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
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Clear communication and collaboration skills.
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Experience working with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles is an asset.
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Experience in education, non-profit organizations, or mission-driven organizations is an asset.
Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak
to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region.
Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process.
