Persephone Theatre, a leading cultural institution in the City of Saskatoon is looking for a creative and passionate Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate to join our team.

This position will report to the Director of Marketing & Communications. The Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate works collaboratively with the Director of Marketing & Communications and the Social Media & Marketing Associate to promote Persephone Theatre’s productions, programs, and initiatives, as well as working closely with other departments to support various design needs. This role is an integral member of the marketing department, assisting and collaborating in the daily and seasonal marketing, promotion and branding of Persephone Theatre. This position requires strong design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple creative projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:
• In collaboration with Director of Marketing, design marketing materials, including creation of print and billboard ads, in house signage, and other visuals; video and photo editing; house programmes, e-newsletters, and seasonal brochures;
• Assist in implementing the seasonal marketing plan;
• Coordinate print production and liaise with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials;
• Compile and edit information and media that can be used as promotional material including shooting photos and videos for Media Calls, actor interviews, and “behind the scenes” coverage;
• Maintaining and updating website information;
• Assist the Social Media & Marketing Associate with creating online outreach and promotion of Persephone Theatre using social media platforms, including: Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok, LinkedIn;
• Participate in poster design meetings in lead up to Season Announcement;
• Maintain consistency of Persephone Theatre’s brand, following established style and guidelines;
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure marketing materials meet production and accessibility needs;
• Support audience engagement efforts, including promotional events, media previews, and opening nights;
• Attend Persephone events and programs as required, including Opening Nights;
• Assist with maintaining photo and video archives;
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Qualifications:
• Minimum 2–3 years of progressive experience in graphic design;
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Experience with Premiere Pro is an asset.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and visual storytelling
• Experience creating content for multiple platforms, including print, social media, and websites
• Knowledge of digital marketing tools and analytics platforms (Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Email Marketing platforms, etc.)
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and collaborative team player who can also work independently
• Experience in marketing and/or a related creative communications role is an asset
• Familiarity with theatre and arts marketing is an asset
• Passion for the arts and creative community engagement is ideal

Salary and Benefits:
• $40,000 - $44,000 per annum, commensurate with experience
• 3 weeks vacation, accrued annually
• Comprehensive extended health and dental plan
• Professional development support available
• This is a salaried, full-time position working year-round, with occasional evening and weekend work required around special events and production openings.

The ideal start date is September 15, 2025, but can be flexible for the right candidate.

Please send a letter of interest, CV, and portfolio (or link to online work samples) by email to Jodi Schellenberg, Director of Marketing & Communications at Jodi.s@persephonetheatre.org by August 29, 2025, subject line: Marketing Associate and Graphic Designer – <Your Name>. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. All applications are held in strict confidence. Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 29, 2025, AT 4 P.M.

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Accessibility:
If there is a potential barrier that might prevent you from being able to apply, we encourage you to let us know so we can work with you to dissolve it. If you require assistance with your application, please reach out to Jodi Schellenberg, Director of Marketing & Communications at Jodi.s@persephonetheatre.org or by calling 306-384-2126 ext 237.

Employment Policy:
Fair and equitable employee and volunteer recruitment practices will be used at all times so that all qualified persons regardless of race, creed, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, nationality, ancestry, ethnic origins, family relationship, number of dependents, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, socio-economic status, or membership in a union will be considered to fill any positions that may become available within the theatre. Persephone Theatre recognizes that people experience disadvantages achieving candidacy due to systemic oppression. Our candidate search process will be deliberately mindful of under-represented groups, and aims to be cognizant of any biases that may interfere with an equitable hiring practice. Persephone Theatre’s employment goal is to hire competent, highly engaged individuals to constitute a staff and volunteer base that reflects the diversity of our community. Persephone Theatre relies on section 48 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights code to give preference to marginalized and racialized people.