Career Opportunities

Junior Graphic Designer

Hybrid | Peterborough

Design with Impact.

That’s more than our purpose. It’s Unity’s promise.

Unity Design Studio is a B Corp certified practice shaping spaces where people live, learn, gather, and grow. We believe in design that serves people, strengthens communities, and leaves the world better than we found it.

We lead by questioning, exploring, and imagining new possibilities.

We serve by listening deeply and designing with care for people and place.

We deliver by bringing vision to life with craft, clarity, and integrity.

Our studios evolve because our people do. We seek those who push, question, and reach, because that’s where the most meaningful work happens. It comes from people who are hungry to learn, open to challenge, and bring purpose to what they create. 

Collaboration keeps that energy alive. We work hard, laugh often, and keep pushing for better, because the world needs more than buildings. The world needs people who believe in what they build. 

Join us. Let’s Design with Impact.

Who You Are

We are seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support the design and implementation of our brand, marketing, and experiential graphics. You are creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about graphic design and architecture. You bring a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Self-motivated and organized, you can manage priorities and deadlines in a busy studio while maintaining a high standard of visual quality. 

Core Responsibilities 

  • Support the design and production of brand identity, marketing, wayfinding, signage, and environmental graphic materials.

  • Gather, organize, and maintain accurate, up-to-date marketing information, including staff bios, project descriptions, statistics, and other firm assets.

  • Contribute to website design, maintenance, and social media content creation.

  • Assist with image editing and basic retouching, colour correction, and levels balancing.

  • Prepare print-ready and digital files with accuracy in sizing, colour, resolution, and formatting.

  • Support the preparation of proposals, press and award submissions, and shortlisted interview or presentation materials, ensuring quality and alignment with studio standards.

  • Maintain a consistent visual standard across all communications in line with Unity’s brand.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control 

  • Support quality assurance and quality control efforts throughout all project phases to help ensure design intent is maintained.

  • Take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and overall quality of your work across all deliverables.

  • Contribute to studio best practices by engaging in ongoing learning and applying lessons learned over time. 

Studio and Culture 

  • Support and help foster the studio culture, goals, and strategic plan.

  • Work closely with Communications leadership to prioritize and deliver brand, marketing, proposal, and experiential design tasks that advance studio objectives.

  • Contribute to the day-to-day operations and collaborative environment of the studio.

Key Skills / Experience:

  • Post-secondary diploma in Graphic Design or a related field.

  • A portfolio demonstrating strong design ability, creativity, and attention to detail.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); familiarity with Premiere Pro and After Effects considered an asset.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  • A proactive attitude with a strong work ethic; collaborative and supportive team player.

  • Ability to prepare accurate print-ready and digital files, with an understanding of colour, sizing, resolution, and formatting requirements.

  • Comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment, staying focused and self-directed.

What we offer

  • An opportunity to work for the highest-ranking B Corp certified architectural firm in Canada. 

  • A competitive salary with advancement and growth opportunities. 

  • Extended Health Benefits (Health, Life, and Dental). 

  • Professional association fees paid by Unity (OAA, RAIC, RGD, SEGD). 

  • Continuing education allowance of $1500.00 annually. 

  • Opportunity to participate in a mentorship program. 

  • Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days on site at our Peterborough location and a maximum of 2 days remotely. 

  • Salary range commensurate with experience. 

What you can expect during the hiring process:

  • 2 initial pre-screen questions via email.

  • 1st interview with the Administrative Principal and the Director of Communication Strategies.

  • All applicants will be notified of whether they will advance.

  • 2nd interview with all Principals of Unity and the Director of Communication Strategies.

  • Decision and offer within 2 weeks of commencing the interview process.

Unity prides itself on our fair and equitable hiring practices. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of contact and provisions will be arranged. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to Administrative Principal Kristy Hook at khook@unitydesignstudio.ca

This job posting closes on January 12th, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Unity Design Studio.