Web Publisher & UX Designer

The opportunity

The Web Publisher and UX Designer will assist in the creation, design, and execution of marketing materials across OTPP digital channels. This role requires a

balance of creative thinking, effective time management, and excellent attention to details.

This role will support the development and publication of online content for all OTPP digital channels, collaborating closely with all teams within the

Marketing & Communications department.

Who you'll work with

The Web Publisher and UX Designer will report to the Manager, Website Channel Management. They will have the ability to work cross-functionally across the OTPP team and integrate with IT and Product Delivery to ensure smooth delivery of projects.

What you'll do

• Assist in conception, design, and execution of digital design solutions that align to the Teachers’ brand strategy, while delivering on key objectives established

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and support on digital design and publishing tasks including but not limiting to website and intranet landing pages, site maps, user flow and wireframes, mobile layouts, new component libraries, email, and newsletter designs, organic and paid social posts, video publishing, digital signages, and screensavers

• Develop and publish pages using the existing AEM component library, ensuring all content aligns with OTPP's brand and UX/UI guideline

• Format, test, and publish content promptly, following editorial review and approval processes

• Collaborate with the Integrated Planning team, attending weekly content calendar alignment meetings to ensure all content pieces are represented and coordinated for publishing

• Ensure SEO best practices are followed in content design and execution, including designing UX visuals, subheads, image placement, and copy layout

• Monitor website optimization tools to maintain web accessibility and SEO standards by repairing broken links, adding metadata, reorganizing digital assets, and making necessary content and UX corrections

• Stay current with digital content best practices, including industry standards for web and mobile sites, emerging technologies, UX design techniques, accessibility, and usability

• Support with documenting functional and design requirements when required

• Support with uploading and managing authoring guidelines on Confluence

• Manage all digital asset libraries to ensure proper taxonomy is followed

• Complete QA checks to ensure all content are published without error

• Collaborate with the IT and Product Delivery team in planning, designing, and implementing new components/templates across OTPP digital channels. Use agile methodology to track and document all workflow processes in JIRA.

• Ability to interpret data and leverage those insights to inform design decisions

• Have the ability to multi-task and contribute to ongoing projects, often with quick turnaround times as assigned

• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need

• University/College Degree or Professional Certificate in Digital Media, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Marketing or related field

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Website Design and Digital Publishing

• Previous experience within a corporate Marketing department is an asset

• Good understanding of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform or similar CMS platforms with front-end development abilities

• Proficient in the following capacities:

  • Content Management Tools/Systems

  • Website UX and Responsive Design

  • Deep Understanding of accessibility standards WCAG 2.0

  • General understanding of website metrics

  • SEO/SEM (Search Engine Optimization/Search Engine Marketing)

  • Social Media publishing applications/platforms and best practices

  • (publishing in Hootsuite is an asset)

  • Email marketing and template design

  • Digital screen and screensaver publishing

• Knowledgeable in designing and publishing content for the corporate intranet: Simplrr or similar application experience is an asset.

• Experience with digital design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, etc.) is preferred

• Ability to learn new CMS systems as introduced.

• Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) an asset

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skill

• Great eye for visual layouts and excellent attention to details

• Proven ability to deliver a project from concept to completion with minimal oversight

• Good verbal and written communications skills

• Experience in financial services industry an asset

• Fluency in French an asset

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What we’re offering

• Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.  We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.  To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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