Creative Designer

T&T Supermarket; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major grocery retailer in Canada is seeking a Graphic Designer to develop visual concepts for in-store graphics, social media, and retail space design. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in design within retail or agency settings, a strong portfolio, and be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers benefits including quarterly bonuses, health coverage, and staff discounts. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure design alignment with business objectives.

Benefits

Quarterly discretionary bonus

Life/AD&D insurance

Extended health/dental/vision care

Retirement benefit

Paid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leave

Subsidized staff meal

In-store staff purchase discount

Qualifications

• 7+ years of design experience in retail, branding, or agency settings.
• Strong portfolio in retail, environmental design, and digital content.
• Ability to read and understand Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and graphic designs for visual communication.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, Engineering, and Operations.
• Manage multiple design projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Skills

Creative thinking

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Production knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

This role develops visual concepts and designs across in-store graphics, social media, and retail space design. The ideal candidate has strong creative thinking, solid production knowledge, and the ability to manage projects from concept to final delivery.

T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 37 stores across the country: 14 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 14 in Ontario, and 2 in Quebec. The Company’s continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and graphic designs for visual communication, including in-store signage, campaigns, branding, social media, and retail space visuals.
• Adapt brand identity and campaign visuals to various retail applications while maintaining brand consistency.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure design alignment with business objectives and store environments.
• Prepare production-ready artwork files and liaise with external vendors, printers, and fabrication partners.
• Manage multiple design projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ensure high-quality execution and timely delivery of all creative materials.
• Read and understand Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 7+ years design experience in retail, branding, or agency settings.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong portfolio in retail, environmental design, and digital content.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and production knowledge.

Benefits

• Quarterly discretionary bonus
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Extended health/dental/vision care
• Retirement benefit
• Paid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leave
• Subsidized staff meal
• In-store staff purchase discount

Shift

• 5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.