Designer

marks; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, is seeking a Designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, packaging, and digital commerce. This hybrid Toronto role offers opportunities to develop design systems and assets across packaging and the digital shelf for food, beverage, health, and personal care categories.

You’ll collaborate across categories to develop compelling visuals for eCommerce and the digital shelf, translate briefs into creative solutions, and present work with confidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field
• 2 - 4 years of experience in packaging, digital, and/or brand design
• Experience in CPG, food, beverage, wine/spirits, or tech is preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Firefly), and collaborative tools like Miro
• Familiarity with Adobe Substance/Dimension and Figma is a plus
• Strong portfolio showcasing excellence in design thinking, typography, composition, illustration, photography, presentation skills
• Experience in UI design for eComm is a plus
• Comfortable working across macOS and Windows; proficient in InDesign, Keynote, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Create best-in-class visuals and communication for eCommerce (DTC and retailer product pages)
• Translate briefs into creative solutions that exceed expectations
• Apply cutting-edge eComm practices, including ADA compliance
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative processes
• Build and organize presentation decks that clearly communicate design intent
• Present work confidently and thoughtfully
• Take ownership of project execution—ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Stay highly organized in file management and concept development
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Maintain open communication with colleagues throughout project lifecycles
• Actively participate in agency culture and internal initiatives

Skills

Brand design

Packaging design

Digital design

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Photoshop

Firefly

Miro

Substance/Dimension

Figma

InDesign

Keynote

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.

This is a Hybrid role located in Toronto.

About the Team

The Design Group at Marks is a large, diverse, and agile team of creatives. We specialize in everything from printed packaging to digital eCommerce, working across categories like food, beauty, spirits, and beyond. Whether refreshing a design, launching a new product, or creating content for the Digital Shelf, our team delivers end-to-end solutions—from one-off projects to some of the most iconic and complex private brand programs in the world.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, packaging, and digital commerce. If you’re passionate about all aspects of design and eager to shape experiences across packaging and the digital shelf, this could be the role for you.

You’ll work across categories like food, beverages, spirits, health, and personal care, developing compelling design systems and assets for both physical and digital spaces.

Key Qualities

• Highly collaborative and accountable
• Strategic problem solver with CPG experience
• Background in food and beverage is a plus
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about design
• Strong communicator who can clearly explain design rationale
• System thinker who understands consumer behavior and brand positioning

Responsibilities

• Create best-in-class visuals and communication for eCommerce (DTC and retailer product pages)
• Translate briefs into creative solutions that exceed expectations
• Apply cutting-edge eComm practices, including ADA compliance
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative processes
• Build and organize presentation decks that clearly communicate design intent
• Present work confidently and thoughtfully
• Take ownership of project execution—ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Stay highly organized in file management and concept development
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Maintain open communication with colleagues throughout project lifecycles
• Actively participate in agency culture and internal initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field
• 2 - 4 years of experience in packaging, digital, and/or brand design
• Experience in CPG, food, beverage, wine/spirits, or tech is preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Firefly), and collaborative tools like Miro
• Familiarity with Adobe Substance/Dimension and Figma is a plus
• Strong portfolio showcasing excellence in design thinking, typography, composition, illustration, photography, presentation skills
• Experience in UI design for eComm is a plus
• Comfortable working across macOS and Windows; proficient in InDesign, Keynote, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

For more information visit: www.MakeMarks.com

EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

The Ontario pay range for this position is $56,000 CAD to $70,000 CAD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's experience, skills, knowledge, and other job-related factors.

We remain committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly those who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Together, we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.

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Qualifications

Experience

Required

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Firefly), and collaborative tools like Miro

Strong portfolio showcasing excellence in design thinking, typography, composition, illustration, photography, presentation skills

Comfortable working across macOS and Windows; proficient in InDesign, Keynote, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

2-4 years:

Experience in packaging, digital, and/or brand design

Preferred

Experience in CPG, food, beverage, wine/spirits, or tech is preferred

Familiarity with Adobe Substance/Dimension and Figma is a plus

Experience in UI design for eComm is a plus