Senior Graphic Designer/Web Developer
Apply NowCompany: Squamish Nation
Location: North Vancouver, BC V7G 1A1
Description:
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxw7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.
About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the Nexwsyetsem Communications and Engagement Department, the Senior Graphic Designer & Web Developer, will be responsible for designing compelling visual content, developing comprehensive brand guidelines, and maintaining a modern, responsive, and user-friendly website. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all visual and digital assets align with the organization's strategic goals and deliver an impactful user experience. This role also involves mentoring junior team members, monitoring website performance using analytics tools, and ensuring that all digital platforms adhere to accessibility and SEO standards. Key contributions of this role to the department includes: Shaping and maintaining Squamish Nation's visual identity and digital footprint, Leads creative projects from concept to execution across various media, ensuring consistent, high-quality brand representation across all communication channels. The role will drives data-informed improvements to enhance digital engagement and user experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is driven by creativity and innovation.
What You Bring
Salary: $ 76,499 - $ 85,634 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
- Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community
- Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxw7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.
About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the Nexwsyetsem Communications and Engagement Department, the Senior Graphic Designer & Web Developer, will be responsible for designing compelling visual content, developing comprehensive brand guidelines, and maintaining a modern, responsive, and user-friendly website. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all visual and digital assets align with the organization's strategic goals and deliver an impactful user experience. This role also involves mentoring junior team members, monitoring website performance using analytics tools, and ensuring that all digital platforms adhere to accessibility and SEO standards. Key contributions of this role to the department includes: Shaping and maintaining Squamish Nation's visual identity and digital footprint, Leads creative projects from concept to execution across various media, ensuring consistent, high-quality brand representation across all communication channels. The role will drives data-informed improvements to enhance digital engagement and user experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is driven by creativity and innovation.
What You Bring
- Combination of education and experience.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a proven record of accomplishment of anticipating needs and demands at all levels of a project.
- Adaptable, flexible, and agile; can adapt to complexity and work in an ever-changing environment with ease.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of front-end development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind.
- Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal).
- A strong portfolio showcasing both design and web development projects.
- Knowledge of SEO principles and best practices
- High level of empathy, emotional intelligence, humility, and the capacity to give and receive feedback.
- Understanding of issues affecting Indigenous communities.
- Team-oriented with a tactful and approachable attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Independent and self-motivated; demonstrates a strong ability to manage and execute their own work.
- Team player who leads by example and goes the extra mile to ensure projects are delivered within deadlines.
- Respectful of confidentiality and handles sensitive information with care.
Salary: $ 76,499 - $ 85,634 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*