Job Description
Join our team at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and create impactful marketing materials that inspire guests, raise awareness, and foster a deeper connection between people and wildlife!
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is seeking a fixed term, full-time Seasonal Graphic Designer who will plays a vital role in creating compelling and engaging designs and campaigns to promote our brand, events, programs, communication strategies and conservation initiatives. As a member of the Marketing team, this role collaborates cross-functionally across the organization within a multi-brand environment, developing creative materials that attract and engage our target audiences.
Our Purpose | We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us.
Our Core Values | Drive impact, nurture connection, cultivate hope, and be bold.
Contract:
- Start Date: July 2026
- End Date: March 2027
What you will do:
Design and Artwork Production:
- Efficient, time-sensitive artwork production of visually appealing and informative marketing assets, including integrated campaigns, development collateral, proposal templates, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Develop visually appealing designs for on-park collateral, including signage, custom educational and experiential pieces, large format prints and digital executions.
- Ensure all designs are aligned with the zoo's brand guidelines, maintaining a consistent and cohesive visual identity across all platforms.
- Collaborate with the marketing team and internal stakeholders to execute design requests that effectively communicate key messages and engage target audiences.
- Apply web accessibility standards to digital design practice.
- Apply creative design techniques to present complex data and information in a visually engaging manner.
- Prepare design files for print production, ensuring accurate color management, and reviewing proofs for accuracy and grammar.
- Maintain a strong understanding of printing processes, materials, and finishes to achieve high-quality print results.
Brand Management:
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's multi-brand identity, ensuring it is accurately reflected in all visual assets.
- Contribute to the evolution and improvement of the brand's visual language and design elements.
- Uphold brand consistency and integrity across all marketing materials and touchpoints.
- Translate corporate values and brand identity into designed marketing and communication assets.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What you will bring:
- Graduate of a recognized graphic design or visual communication program (degree or diploma).
- Minimum 3 years experience in a graphic design role.
- Experience in creating digital campaigns for Meta, Google and other channels.
- Experience of pre-press and production for four colour process printing and digital printing, large format printing and knowledge of print substrates.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, all Microsoft office applications.
- Ability to collaborate within department and interdepartmentally on projects.
- Comfort with working on multiple, time sensitive projects simultaneously
- Familiarity with project management software (i.e. Asana) and Sharepoint.
Working Conditions:
- Long periods of time sitting at a computer.
- On-site mobility required.
- Hybrid work environment
- Times of processing high-volume requests
- Managing multiple concurrent projects
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.
What the Zoo Offers:
- Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
- Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit plan
- A fun, rewarding work environment committed to the conservation of wildlife species
Are you ready to join one of Canada’s leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.
Apply by doing the following:
- Watch this video about the conservation work being done at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1VH1MBXm0)
- Submit your resume with an optional cover letter via our online application system.
- A portfolio of 4-8 examples of recent work (URL or PDF) must be included
- Fill in the Application questions:
- Confirm eligibility to work in Canada.
- If hired, when would you be available to start?
- If hired, what are your wage expectations for this position?
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply with a resume and cover letter online by June 10, 2026.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.
All candidates are thanked for their applications and advised that they will be contacted once applications have been reviewed and a final decision has been made.