As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Join Ciena’s Creative Team as a Sr Graphic Designer
Are you a detail-oriented designer passionate about crafting polished, pixel-perfect visuals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creativity flourishes? At Ciena, we’re searching for a Sr Graphic Designer to join our dynamic Creative Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects, from creating brand assets to designing graphics for collateral, events, websites, and social media. Reporting to the Global Creative Director, this position is pivotal in ensuring Ciena’s brand identity shines across all touchpoints.
How You Will Contribute:
- Develop and maintain Ciena’s visual brand identity across diverse design projects, including iconography, infographics, presentations, trade show graphics, advertising, collateral, social media, websites, and video.
- Contribute to the evolution of brand guidelines, templates, systems, and assets.
- Create layouts and designs that align with creative briefs and marketing objectives.
- Manage artwork production processes for trade shows and internal/external events.
- Design and modify infographics, diagrams, and illustrations to enhance visual storytelling.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to deliver high-quality creative assets.
- Ensure all deliverables meet deadlines and maintain the highest quality standards.
The Must Haves:
- 8+ years of experience as a Graphic Designer (in-house or agency).
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art direction, visual communications, or related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Bridge), Figma, and Microsoft Office.
- Portfolio showcasing expertise in layout, typography, and visual composition must be included with the application.
- Experience designing for global brands or working within established brand guidelines.
- Proven ability to develop designs for trade shows and events under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice to Haves:
- Familiarity with motion graphics and video editing tools.
- Knowledge of emerging design trends and technologies.
- Experience in UX/UI design and prototyping.
- Background in creating interactive or digital experiences.
- Strong understanding of print production processes.
- Ability to troubleshoot design software issues effectively.
- Multilingual proficiency is a plus.
Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position in Canada is $71, 000 - $113, 400
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Ciena Ottawa, Ontario, CAN Office
385 Terry Fox Dr, , Ottawa, ON , Canada, K2K 0L1
