Client Proposal Creative Designer

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Note: In your application, please include a link to your most current portfolio for the team's review & consideration.

All short-listed candidates will be asked to prepare a 10-minute presentation about a product or service of their choosing, not necessarily Benefits Services related, that could be used by a salesperson when making a pitch to a potential client.

Overview

You’ll help our clients - employers of all sizes, across all industries- to build workplaces that work better. As you consider the value of working for Gallagher, remember your talent, winning attitude and strong performance will be highly valued. We are looking for a team member that has the character and personality to work with a strong team of personable and successful individuals.

We are seeking a Creative Graphic Designer to join our growing Sales Enablement team. You will be responsible for creating and preparing tailored creative material to assist in converting opportunities into winning business through proposals and presentations that standout using your creative and graphic design skills. You will also work closely with our Proposal Writer on proposal responses.

Experience with creating microsites and interactive documents, as well as various presentation platforms, will give you an edge.

• Working closely with the Producers and Sales Enablement team to deliver creatively designed proposal and presentation material for each new business opportunity
• Creating industry leading responses via microsites and interactive documents, ensuring Gallagher stands out from our competitors.
• Providing both conceptual and actual creative designs for the business utilizing PowerPoint, Adobe creative suite (InDesign) & collaborating with other appropriate graphical presentation software
• Creating infographic, document and presentation design, to visually communicate complex ideas and solutions to a non-technical audience.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure design and brand standards are met and format requirements adhered to
• Design of all proposal process documents to be rolled out to the business
• Create and nurture synergies with the Sales Enablement and Marketing teams on the GBS brand, ensuring consistency across GBS
• Creating and designing presentation templates to be used by GBS Canada Producers and Consultants for lower value opportunities
• Driving innovation and design strategy, pushing the boundaries of client facing materials.
• Ensure results are completed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with the project scope and timelines.

• Three (3) years of experience in creative and graphic design; experience in similar or adjacent industries such as insurance carriers, healthcare etc preferred
• Skilled in brand identity, deadline management, usability and hold a strong knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint as well as technology used to create microsites.
• Proven ability to influence decision makes, negotiate mutually agreeable compromises and convince others to "just try it".
• Excellent communication & documentation skills.
• French language skills are desired but not mandatory

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Other benefits include:

• Educational expense reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Paid sick days & personal days
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer
• Employee education recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• Matching Gift Program

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.