Desktop Publisher (Entry-Level Graphic Designer)

Desktop Publisher (Entry-Level Graphic Designer)

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates based in the Greater Toronto Area)

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract

Target Start Date: January 2027

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM (37.5 hours per week)

Potential Extension: Possible

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Desktop Publisher with 2–4 years of experience in desktop publishing, document formatting, or production design. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, formatting, and producing high-quality business documents and visual materials.

The ideal candidate has strong skills in layout design, typography, and document production, with the ability to transform complex content into polished, professional, and accessible deliverables while maintaining consistent brand standards.

This is a fully remote opportunity requiring availability for an afternoon shift from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Format and produce business documents, including reports, presentations, brochures, manuals, proposals, newsletters, and other corporate materials.
• Apply consistent branding, layouts, typography, and design standards across all deliverables.
• Edit and organize text, tables, charts, and graphics to improve clarity, readability, and visual presentation.
• Prepare accurate, print-ready and digital-ready files.
• Ensure documents meet accessibility requirements before final delivery.
• Collaborate with business partners, writers, designers, and stakeholders to understand content and publishing requirements.
• Review documents for formatting issues, alignment, spacing, style consistency, and overall quality.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain document templates, style guides, and digital asset libraries.
• Support revisions and version control to ensure all final deliverables are accurate and up to date.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in desktop publishing, document formatting, or production design.
• Strong desktop publishing experience using Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of layout design, typography, and page composition.
• Experience preparing both digital and print materials.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience working in a corporate, financial services, agency, or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with brand governance and accessibility standards, including AODA and WCAG.
• Knowledge of presentation formatting and template management.
• Basic graphic design and image-editing skills.

Required Soft Skills

• Excellent proofreading, formatting, and quality-control skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• This is a 100% remote position.
• Candidates based in the Greater Toronto Area are preferred.
• Availability to work the scheduled afternoon shift is mandatory.
• Overtime may occasionally be required depending on workload and business priorities.
• The interview process consists of two rounds. The first interview will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, while the second round will be in person and include a technical skills assessment.

Note: We use AI tools to: obtain basic information, detect plagiarism, false employment history or references, categorize your skills, and do an initial match with job postings.

Note: Background checks needing to be completed for successfully hired candidates.

Note: Third parties need not apply