Apparel Senior Graphic Designer & Colourist

Canadian Tire Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Mental health benefits of $5,000 per year

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking an experienced Apparel Senior Graphic Designer & Colourist in Calgary, AB. This role focuses on graphic and colour strategy across various apparel collections. Candidates should possess post-secondary education in a relevant design field and have a strong portfolio.

The compensation includes a salary range of CAD $79,000 – $131,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior graphic design or colorist role within the fashion or design industry.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO3D, and NedGraphics.
• Expertise in colour theory, print development, and graphic workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards for graphics and colour usage across all banners.
• Lead development and execution of custom graphics projects.
• Research emerging trends in graphics and colour, incorporating AI and digital tools.

Skills

Graphic design expertise

Colour management proficiency

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CLO3D

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design

Tools

NedGraphics

Job description

Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) is seeking an Apparel Senior Graphic Designer & Colourist in Calgary, AB. This senior role drives graphic and colour strategy across Mark's, Sport Chek, Sport Experts, and Canadian Tire Retail apparel collections.

What You'll Do

Strategic Graphic & Color Management

• Establish and maintain standards for tracking graphics and colour usage across all banners
• Prepare post-mortem analyses for previous Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons
• Analyze sales history and brand/category overdevelopment to make strategic plans
• Lead the development and execution of custom graphics projects
• Identify and implement opportunities to repurpose graphics/prints as carryover/archive
• Build and manage graphic/print stage gates within the master calendar process
• Oversee PLM product ownership for graphics and colour
• Collaborate on Coupa requirements

Seasonal Strategy & Execution

• Research emerging trends in graphics, colour, textiles, and techniques, incorporating AI and digital tools
• Integrate CLO3D into the design and development workflow
• Maintain detailed design records and specifications for each garment
• Present concepts and finished designs to creative directors, merchant teams, clients, or buyers
• Adjust designs based on feedback, ensuring all garments meet brand standards

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Evaluate the performance of freelance graphic designers
• Review approvals of strike offs and lab dips
• Ensure adherence to sustainability principles
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment

Business Objectives & Milestone Tracking

• Focus on utilization rate for net new artwork development
• Achieve a rework percentage for seasonal artwork as carryover/archive
• Meet all design milestones, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Conduct regular check-ins with PD, managers, and design team
• Integrate CLO3D into the development of print/graphic renderings and colour palettes

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field
• Proven experience in a senior graphic design or colorist role within the fashion or design industry
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO3D, NedGraphics
• Demonstrated expertise in colour theory, print development, and graphic workflow optimization
• Knowledge and experience in PLM systems is an asset
• Deep understanding of market trends, materials, colours, technologies, and sustainability practices
• Excellent communication, time management, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in graphic design, colour management, and fashion design
• Willingness to occasionally travel for factory visits, market shops, trade shows, and industry events

Compensation & Benefits

Broadband Salary Range: $79,000 – $131,000 CAD. Typical hiring range: $79,000 – $105,000 CAD. Benefits include comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, product discounts, and mental health benefits of $5,000 per year.

Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design or related field. Proven senior experience in graphic design or colourist role in fashion/design industry. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO3D, NedGraphics. Expertise in colour theory, print development, and graphic workflow optimization.