Design and produce high-quality visual assets, including static graphics, motion design, and short-form video content
Edit and assemble video content optimized for social media, digital advertising, and multi-channel campaigns
Translate creative briefs into compelling visual outputs that align with brand standards and campaign objectives
Apply strong typography, layout, motion, and storytelling principles to elevate creative output
Video & Motion Craft
Create motion graphics, animations, and transitions that enhance storytelling and engagement
Optimize creative for various formats (e.g., vertical video, short-form social, display ads)
Ensure consistency in pacing, tone, and visual style across all video deliverables
Workflow & Collaboration
Execute work within established creative workflows, timelines, and production schedules
Collaborate with Creative Managers, Writers, and Designers to deliver cohesive campaign assets
Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and creative leadership to refine and improve outputs
Contribute to multiple projects with established deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Brand & Quality Assurance
Ensure all creative output adheres to brand guidelines and quality standards
Maintain attention to detail across all deliverables, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Stay aligned with evolving brand standards, tools, and production processes
What Success Looks Like
Consistently delivers high-quality, on-brief creative assets across graphic and video formats
Produces engaging motion and video content that performs effectively in digital and social channels
Meets deadlines and balances multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
Contributes to a positive, collaborative creative environment and continuous improvement of output
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in graphic design, motion design, video editing, or a related creative role
Strong portfolio demonstrating both design and video/motion work (social-first work preferred)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator) or equivalent tools
Solid understanding of digital and social media formats, trends, and best practices
Strong visual storytelling, composition, and attention to detail
Experience creating performance-driven creative for paid social or digital campaigns
Familiarity with motion design systems or templated content production
Experience working in an in-house studio or agency environment
Knowledge of tools such as Figma or collaborative creative platforms
Additional skillsets
Proficiency with professional digital SLR video camera and related sound equipment
Knowledge of tools such as Figma or collaborative creative platform
Benefits
A collaborative, fast-paced in-house creative studio environmentOpportunities to work on high-visibility campaigns across brand and performance marketingExposure to a variety of creative formats, tools, and channelsAn environment that values creativity, continuous learning, and craft excellence
Additional Information
You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
Role Summary
The Creative Designer (Graphic & Video) is a craft-focused role within the Creative Studio, responsible for producing high-quality visual and motion-based assets across digital channels. This role brings ideas to life through strong design, animation, and video editing capabilities-supporting marketing campaigns, social media content, and advertising initiatives.
Working closely with Creative Managers, Designers, Writers, and Marketing partners, this role executes against creative briefs with precision and creativity, ensuring all deliverables align with brand standards, campaign objectives, and performance needs.
Sunlife · Waterloo, On, Canada