Senior Graphic & Multimedia Designer

About Us

Pelmen Foods is a growing Canadian food manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of brands, including Pelmen Foods, Holy Perogy!, BigYum, and other licensed collaborations.

We are seeking a creative, experienced, and highly independent Senior Graphic & Multimedia Designer who can take projects from concept to completion with minimal supervision.

This is a hands-on role combining graphic design, video production, AI-powered creative tools, and marketing content development.

The role is approximately 80% marketing and multimedia design and 20% packaging and digital design.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Multimedia Design (80%)

• Design marketing materials, including social media content, digital ads, promotional campaigns, brochures, banners, and point-of-sale displays.
• Create and edit short-form videos, Reels, product demonstrations, animations, and motion graphics.
• Develop creative materials for Holy Perogy! restaurants, including menus, signage, and promotions.
• Produce compelling food visuals using photography, retouching, compositing, and AI-generated imagery.
• Design professional retail buyer presentations, sell sheets, and product launch materials.
• Independently develop creative concepts and execute projects from brief to final delivery.
• Use AI-powered tools to improve creative quality, speed, and production efficiency.
• Maintain consistent brand identities across multiple brands and marketing channels.

Packaging & Digital Design (20%)

• Adapt existing packaging designs for new products, flavours, and promotions.
• Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork for packaging and marketing materials.
• Create website banners, landing-page visuals, and other digital assets.
• Ensure compliance with established brand guidelines and licensing requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional graphic or multimedia design experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong video editing skills using Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
• Experience with motion graphics and animation using After Effects or equivalent software.
• Practical experience with AI-powered creative tools for image generation, editing, video production, and workflow optimization.
• Excellent PowerPoint design skills, particularly for sales presentations and retail buyer materials.
• Proficiency in Canva; familiarity with Figma and website content management systems is an asset.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, print production, digital design, and consumer marketing.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

What We're Looking For

• Creativity: Exceptional visual design skills and original thinking.
• Independence: Ability to take ownership of projects with minimal direction.
• Speed & Efficiency: Deliver high-quality work quickly without compromising accuracy.
• AI & Technology: Proactively adopt new tools to improve productivity and creative output.
• Problem-Solving: Find solutions, propose ideas, and take initiative.
• Commercial Awareness: Understand how design supports consumer engagement, brand positioning, and sales.
• Accountability: Strong organizational skills, reliability, and consistent follow-through.

Preferred Experience

Experience in Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), or Retail is a strong asset, particularly with consumer marketing campaigns, packaging, and multi-brand creative development.

Why Join Us?

Work with a diverse portfolio of consumer brands, exciting licensed collaborations, and a wide variety of creative projects. We offer an environment where creativity, independence, efficiency, and initiative are valued.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a portfolio showcasing your best work, including graphic design, marketing materials, video content, and relevant commercial projects.

• A portfolio is required. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a practical, paid design assessment.