Graphic Designer, Retail Print and Digital [AQ-25600]
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$28 to $35 CAD / hour · Contract
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- $28 to $35 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Are you ready to bring your creative vision to life for millions of consumers nationwide? Partnering with Aquent, a leading global talent agency, you will join the dynamic in-house creative studio of one of the country’s most iconic retail brands. In this role, your design expertise will directly shape high-impact marketing campaigns, transforming creative concepts into engaging visual stories across both print and digital channels. This is your opportunity to make an immediate, tangible impact on a household brand during its most exciting retail seasons.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a versatile, hands-on creative professional to dive into a fast-paced production environment. Collaborating closely with creative leads, fellow designers, and production managers, you will be instrumental in crafting the visual identity for major seasonal initiatives, retail promotions, e-commerce platforms, email campaigns, and social media content. You will have the unique advantage of working with an established, supportive creative team where your contributions are recognized instantly on a national scale.
Key Responsibilities
The Opportunity
We are seeking a versatile, hands-on creative professional to dive into a fast-paced production environment. Collaborating closely with creative leads, fellow designers, and production managers, you will be instrumental in crafting the visual identity for major seasonal initiatives, retail promotions, e-commerce platforms, email campaigns, and social media content. You will have the unique advantage of working with an established, supportive creative team where your contributions are recognized instantly on a national scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and produce a wide array of attention-grabbing creative assets for retail signage, promotional flyers, print advertisements, and out-of-home campaigns.
- Develop and adapt digital assets to ensure a cohesive brand experience across e-commerce websites, email marketing, social media platforms, and digital advertising.
- Execute designs meticulously, adhering to established creative briefs and comprehensive brand guidelines to maintain visual consistency and excellence.
- Seamlessly adapt existing creative concepts across diverse formats, dimensions, and channels to maximize campaign reach and impact.
- Manage multiple design assignments concurrently, expertly balancing deadlines, revisions, and evolving campaign priorities with efficiency and precision.
- Collaborate closely with creative leads, fellow designers, and production managers to streamline workflows and ensure projects progress smoothly from concept to final delivery.
- Actively participate in regular studio meetings, providing clear progress updates and proactively identifying and addressing potential production challenges.
- Prepare and organize creative files with meticulous attention to detail, adhering to project requirements and established production workflows for seamless execution.
- Professional graphic design experience gained within an agency or an in-house creative team, specifically working with retail, e-commerce, or direct-to-consumer brands.
- A robust portfolio showcasing strong hands-on design experience across both print and digital marketing channels.
- Proficiency with essential Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Demonstrated experience in creating or adapting retail marketing materials, promotional graphics, campaign assets, or similar high-volume creative deliverables.
- Exceptional attention to detail in layout, typography, and maintaining strict brand consistency.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively, work efficiently under tight deadlines, and respond constructively to last-minute changes.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills that foster a positive team environment.
- A positive, adaptable, and team-oriented approach to creative production challenges.
- Experience designing for a major retailer, sporting goods company, apparel brand, or a consumer-facing e-commerce business.
- Familiarity with Adobe XD and Figma, including migrating files or developing reusable components.
- Experience with Adobe Workfront or comparable creative project management platforms.
- Previous experience producing retail flyers, point-of-purchase signage, or out-of-home advertising.
- Basic motion graphics or video production experience.
- Collaborate and grow alongside experienced designers and production managers within a supportive, established studio environment.
- Contribute to a diverse range of projects, including print collateral, e-commerce visuals, email campaigns, social media content, and exciting promotional initiatives.
- See your designs come to life and impact customers across the nation for a well-loved retail brand.
- Jump in and make an immediate impact, supporting the team during one of its most crucial retail seasons.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design and adapt print and digital marketing assets for retail promotions, seasonal campaigns, e-commerce, email, social media, and advertising while following creative briefs and brand guidelines. Manage concurrent assignments, collaborate with creative and production teams, communicate progress, and prepare organized files for final delivery.
Requirements
Candidates should have professional graphic design experience in an agency or in-house team, ideally serving retail, e-commerce, or direct-to-consumer brands, and a portfolio demonstrating print and digital marketing work. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines are required; experience with Figma, Adobe XD, Workfront, retail signage, or motion graphics is an advantage.
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Digital Design
- Retail Marketing
- E-Commerce Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Typography
- Brand Consistency
- Creative Production
- Project Management
- File Preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Deadline Management
- Campaign Adaptation
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Categories
- Creative & Media
- Art & Design
- Marketing
- Retail
Keywords
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe XD
- Figma
- Adobe Workfront
- Graphic Design
- Retail Marketing
- E-Commerce
- Direct-To-Consumer
- Print Advertising
- Digital Advertising
- Retail Signage
- Promotional Flyers
- Point-Of-Purchase Signage
- Out-Of-Home Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Social Media
- Campaign Assets
- Brand Guidelines
- Typography
- Creative Briefs
- File Preparation
- Production Workflows
- Motion Graphics
- Video Production