Graphic Designer

Competition #: 26-OC-148

Posting Date: October 30, 2026

Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Department: Design

Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Employment Tenure: Determinate, 12-months

Classification: Band 6

Salary: $73,130 - $86,003 /Year

Number of Positions: 1

Language Requirements: English or French

Affiliation: P.S.A.C.

Work Location: On-site, National Gallery of Canada, 380, Sussex Drive, Ottawa

Job Summary

The National Gallery of Canada is seeking a Graphic Designer, ideally with experience in a museum environment, with preference given to candidates with experience in a fine art museum. Experience in the design and production of exhibition interpretation, publications, and educational print materials, including exhibition catalogues, books, gallery texts, labels, brochures, visitor guides, and learning resources, is considered a strong asset.

Working under the supervision of the Manager, Design, the Graphic Designer develops and manages graphic design projects in support of exhibitions, the permanent collection, and public spaces at the National Gallery of Canada. Working collaboratively with the Design team and other stakeholders, the Graphic Designer contributes to the development of creative concepts and visual design solutions for a wide range of interpretive, promotional, and visitor-facing materials, including exhibition graphics, print pieces, and gallery experiences.

The Graphic Designer will have the opportunity to further develop their skills by collaborating with the creative team on a range of ambitious and innovative projects. They will contribute to the creative direction of graphic design projects and apply their expertise in typography and layout to produce high-quality design solutions.

Requirements

Education:

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in graphic design and typeset.
• Experience developing creative concepts and visual design solutions for print and environmental graphics projects.
• Experience designing publications, exhibition graphics, interpretive materials, and visitor-facing communications.
• Experience working with typography, layout, and visual storytelling across a variety of media
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including, writers, editors, and external contractors.
• A strong Graphic Design Portfolio demonstrating excellence in typography, layout, visual communication, and print design. Include a link to your portfolio when applying.

Skills/Abilities:

• Current knowledge of all trends and best practices on design.
• Excellent knowledge of the most recent releases of graphic design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign…).
• Detailed knowledge of contemporary printing industry processes, including available media and output methods, color process and proofing, quality control, and requirements for digital file preparation.
• Advanced knowledge of Macintosh computer hardware and the Mac OS X operating systems.
• Good understanding of design production workflows, including image preparation, colour accuracy, and coordination with print and fabrication vendors
• Good understanding of design processes, copy editing and proofing protocols, and graphic production processes and timelines.
• Effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to distill key messages from a design brief and express those in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work effectively with different levels of institutional seniority.
• Flexibility in responding to multiple tasks, often conflicting demands and priorities, with frequent interruptions.
  
  

Condition of Employment

• Reliability Status - this factor is not used at the pre-selection stage.

Additional Information

• A variety of assessment tools may be used to assess candidates.
• Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.
• Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.
• Note: Applicants selected for interviews will receive email correspondence from the People, Culture and Belonging team at the National Gallery of Canada

Values

• The National Gallery of Canada is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values and celebrates the diverse life experiences, voices, and histories of all individuals. We encourage applications from individuals belonging to Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.