Interactive Designer (Revenue) – Hybrid Full Time TradPO

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada’s most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we’ve garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees’ growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

No matter your position at The Globe, you’ll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Globe Content Studio works with the country’s top brands to tell award-winning stories that resonate with their target audiences. From podcasts to video, photo essays to immersive interactives, on- and off-platform, it aims to exceed client objectives.

Joining the content-marketing division of The Globe and Mail requires a passion for excellence and an unwavering commitment to innovating in a fast-paced, dynamically evolving industry. The team of content strategists, creatives and analysts are seeking an Interactive Designer who is a self-starter, able to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, who also embraces being part of a close-knit working group.

This is a crucial creative anchor for Globe Content Studio, a hands-on role that includes design ideation for pitches and building custom assets post-sale, bringing stories to life on the digital page. Our aim is to be the premier content-marketing design shop in the country as we aim to sell consistently bigger, bolder, more ambitious work to our key clients.

Design is a differentiator for us in a highly competitive market. Successful candidates will collaborate closely with the Creative Lead, to define and shape concepts that make the Studio and its clients look good through maximum visual effect.

The Globe and Mail supports a culture in which employees can live their ideals, develop their abilities, creatively contribute to the success of the organization, and be recognized, appreciated and rewarded for doing so. If you are the best in your field, we’d like to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop high-conversion landing pages for content-marketing campaigns – owning the full arc from rough wireframe sketches to pixel-perfect, high-fidelity execution. Translate campaign strategy into visually expressive HTML and CSS, making deliberate typographic, spatial, and motion decisions that serve both brand storytelling and conversion goals. Integrate completed pages into a CMS using code, and set up performance tracking to measure engagement, scroll depth, and conversion events.
• Manage external collaborators when required, providing art direction and feedback.
• Contribute to the visual ideation for client pitches. Provide examples, case studies, mockups and mood boards where appropriate.
• Support the visual identity of Globe Content Studio, including updates to its website, alongside the Creative Lead, helping create a unique standout aesthetic.
• Be on the forefront of new design trends, including the latest in generative AI. Be prepared to test and eventually use tools that propel design executions forward.
• Create assets that showcase the Studio and its clients on social media and other off-platform distribution channels.
• Contribute to conversations around the best formats for the Studio to use when telling specific stories. Have a good grasp of how to bring interactive formats and pages to life on and off platform, and be able to execute assets such as quizzes and polls.
• Maintain exceptional creative and technical skills even while handling multiple projects at once.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree, university or college, related to the field of design.
• Minimum three years of work experience.
• Proficient in Figma and the ability to also occasionally work in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) as needed.
• HTML, CSS expertise and basic JavaScript knowledge.
• Ability to adapt to use any content management system as required.
• Video editing and motion graphic design an asset.
• Openness to testing generative AI tools with an eye on using in ‘live’ scenarios when deemed fit for use by the organization.
• Ability and eagerness to learn new design techniques and technologies.
• Comfort designing and posting material across social media.
• Strong verbal and written skills are assets.
• Team player with an independent streak.

SALARY: The base salary for this role ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 per year. Placement within this range depends on a candidate’s level of experience, technical skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Candidates who have been identified as meeting the role’s requirements can expect to be near the midpoint of this range, while the upper end is reserved for those with specialized expertise or a strong track record of success in comparable roles. This role may also be eligible for The Globe’s Annual Incentive Plan, which is based on a combination of company and individual performance.

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities. The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability.

As Canada’s most respected media brand, The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
• Parental leave top-up
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• Annual wellness subsidy
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
• Education assistance for external training courses
  

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:  

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

AI DISCLOSURE: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. We ask candidates to engage authentically in interviews; AI may support preparation but should not be used during interviews or replace your own responses.

VACCINATION POLICY: All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval.  If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.     

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE 

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.          

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.