Contract Graphic Designer

Chatterson is a full-service creative marketing agency specializing in real estate. We’re looking for talented contract graphic designers to collaborate with our team, with the potential to move into a full-time position as we continue to grow.

We are narrative-driven, transforming places into destinations and brands into experiences. We work with Canada’s leading builders, developers, and visionaries of the built environment, delivering creative that drives real commercial impact. Our team is made up of specialists, and we treat freelancers as trusted extensions of that team.

We’re not order-takers. We value independent thinking, strong opinions, and designers who bring ideas, not just execution. If you’re a freelancer who wants meaningful projects, clear direction, creative autonomy, and work that has real industry impact, you’ll fit here.

We work hard, take pride in our craft, and care deeply about the role our work plays in shaping the future of the built environment.

Role Overview

You are a creative problem-solver who thrives at execution. You have a strong ability to translate 'why' into 'how,' transforming concepts and strategies into compelling visual assets across both digital and traditional channels. Ambitious and curious, you constantly seek to expand your knowledge and explore new techniques.

At Chatterson, you are responsible for creating and maintaining visual assets that support clients’ branding and marketing initiatives. We are narrative-driven and deeply experienced in real estate marketing, so an interest in this space is important. You will collaborate closely with our Creative Director and Account Director to ensure all work aligns with brand standards, strategic objectives, and project goals.

You understand the fundamentals of design and have a strategic mindset to pair execution with insight, learning to balance creative skill with thoughtful decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Design and produce high-quality creative assets for digital and print channels, including marketing campaigns, social media, presentations, interiors and brand collateral.

Design innovative, high-quality websites, from wireframes through to fully developed designs ready for handoff to development.

Create engaging motion graphics for social media that bring campaigns and brand narratives to life

Maintain consistency across all creative outputs, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and strategic objectives.

Collaborate with creative, marketing, and digital teams to translate briefs and concepts into visually compelling design solutions.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Revise and refine designs based on feedback, testing, and evolving project or client needs

Prepare final artwork for print and digital production, with a clear understanding of CMYK vs. RGB, and 300 dpi vs. 72 dpi.

Proofread creative solutions to ensure quality assurance and reduce errors.

Organize and maintain design files, assets, and documentation in line with internal processes and workflows.

Skills & Competencies

Strong visual design skills with a solid understanding of layout and foundational design principles

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, After Effects)

Solid understanding of typography, colour theory, and branding fundamentals

Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to present work to internal stakeholders

Excellent time management, attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Bilingual in English and French is an asset, but not required

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Demonstrated professional experience in graphic design, with a portfolio that reflects both creativity and foundational skills

Performance Expectations

Consistently delivers high-quality, brand-aligned design work that meets project objectives

Meets deadlines reliably while adapting to shifting priorities and feedback

Brings a positive, professional attitude and welcomes constructive critique

Works effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Continuously develops skills, staying current with design trends, tools, and best practices

Demonstrates strategic thinking by clearly connecting design decisions to business and client goals, including providing rationale within creative decks

Highly self-motivated and confident working remotely, with the ability to interpret briefs independently and deliver creative solutions that meet objectives