Graphic Designer Summer Student 2026

Perimeter Institute

Waterloo, ON

On Site

Contract

$21.5 - $24/hr

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About this role Location: Onsite at 31 Caroline Waterloo ON Employment Term: Full Time

Location: Onsite at 31 Caroline Street N., Waterloo,

ON Employment Term: Full Time Contract from May 4, 2026 - August 21,

2026 Position Reports To: Senior Science Writer and Editor, and Editorial Lead Number of Vacancies: 1

Responsibilities Graphic Design Use Perimeter brand standards and Respond to incoming graphics requests

Use Perimeter brand standards and templates to design compelling graphics for both print and digital media, including digital signage, internal and external communications, and reports
Respond to incoming graphics requests from administrative teams
What you need to have

Animate logos and other Perimeter graphics and design elements for use on digital signage, website and social media
Design visual explainers and short animations of physics and science concepts
Design infographics, visual listicles and posters
Visual Science Communication
Graphic Design

Required Skills & Experience Location Onsite at 31 Caroline Street Contract from May 4, 2026

The Graphic Designer Summer Student will support all departments with graphic design requests, from internal digital signage to external media, as well as create visual science communications to support and explain various physics concepts
Contract from May 4, 2026 - August 21, 2026 Position Reports To: Senior Science
Writer and Editor, and Editorial Lead
Location

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $21.50 and $24.00 per hour based on a 37.5 hour work week and commensurate with candidate experience and education
The Communications and Public Engagement team is busy in the summer supporting the Institute
Onsite at 31 Caroline Street N., Waterloo, ON Employment Term: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1

Benefits Benefits details are shared by the employer during the hiring process.

Environment Location: Onsite at 31 Caroline Lead Number of Vacancies: 1 The Communications and Public Engagement

Location: Onsite at 31 Caroline Street N., Waterloo, ON Employment Term: Full Time Contract from May 4, 2026 - August 21, 2026 Position Reports To: Senior Science Writer and Editor, and Editorial

Lead Number of Vacancies: 1 The starting hourly rate for this position is between $21.50 and $24.00 per hour based on a 37.5 hour work week and commensurate with candidate experience and education

The Communications and Public Engagement team is busy in the summer supporting the Institute

What you will do: Graphic Design: • Use Perimeter brand standards and templates to design compelling graphics for both print and digital media, including digital signage, internal and external communications, and reports • Respond to incoming graphics requests from administrative teams • Animate logos and other Perimeter graphics and design elements for use on digital signage, website and social media Visual Science Communication: • Design infographics, visual listicles and posters • Design visual explainers and short animations of physics and science concepts What you need to have: • Enrolled in or graduating from postsecondary education in visual arts, graphic design, animation or another related field, or equivalent experience • Proven competence in graphic design and digital animation • Understanding of and/or courses in storytelling and communication • A creative individual who can bring ideas to life • An interest in physics and science is an asset • Experience or courses in science communication is helpful, but not required Please submit your resume and three design samples of your choice by February 6, 2026 in order to ensure full consideration of your application

If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued, your development is supported, and your

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