About this role
*About Us*
Join a team that makes a real difference in the lives of others every day. At Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, you will play an important role in supporting cutting-edge healthcare and improving patient outcomes, while being part of a passionate, inclusive and caring community. We inspire and motivate gifts that fund medical equipment and patient amenities, innovative research initiatives, essential redevelopment of clinical care spaces, and the education and training of health care providers.
As a registered charitable organization, we proudly support patients and families across south-central Ontario, and from outside the region, who receive specialized care at Hamilton Health Sciences including Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, McMaster Children?s Hospital, and St. Peter?s Hospital. The associated programs at the Regional Rehabilitation Centre, McMaster University Medical Centre and Ron Joyce Children?s Health Centre are also included.
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is building upon a strong foundation of our Culture Code that includes the grounded in the values of We are a Team, We Trust, We Uplift, and We Communicate. We believe that relationships and partnerships are the basis of excellence in fundraising, and we envision a community of engaged and committed donors. Every position in HHSF contributes to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with our equity, diversity and inclusion philosophy and adherence to patient and staff safety policies and procedures.
*Manager, Creative Operations, Full Time Permanent*
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is seeking a Manager, Creative Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the Foundation's visual presence across fundraising, marketing, donor engagement, events, and digital communications.
This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on creative leader who thrives equally as a designer and people leader.
Reporting to the Vice President, Brand Strategy, you will personally create engaging visual assets across print and digital channels while leading the day-to-day coordination of creative projects and supporting the development of a Junior Graphic Designer. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on design work with workflow management, leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and creative operations.
Working closely with team members across development, events, community giving, marketing, and communications, you will develop creative solutions that strengthen donor engagement, elevate brand presence, and support organizational priorities. You will help ensure every visual touchpoint reflects the Foundation's brand standards, tells meaningful stories, and creates impactful experiences for donors, patients, families, and the community.
The ideal candidate is an experienced designer with a strong portfolio, exceptional organizational and project management skills, and a passion for leading creative work from concept to completion. If you are energized by collaborating with others, mentoring emerging talent, and creating work that inspires action in support of life-changing healthcare, we invite you to join our team.
*Qualifications: *
* Post-secondary education, preferably in graphic design, visual communications, multimedia, digital marketing, web design, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. * Five (5) years of progressive experience in graphic design, creative production, creative operations, or marketing production, developing and executing a broad range of brand assets across print and digital platforms. * Demonstrated experience balancing hands-on creative execution with project coordination, and workflow management * Experience within a charitable, nonprofit, healthcare, or other mission-driven organization is considered an asset. * Strong graphic design, layout, and visual communication skills, with a por