Digital Designer (Contract)

Pet Valu; Markham; Híbrido; CAD 65.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid, Flexible Work Options

Learning and Development support

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Fun company events

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Pet Valu in Markham, ON is seeking a Digital Designer for a 3-month contract hybrid role. You’ll craft digital experiences across website components, digital ads, motion graphics, email, social media and in-store POP.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, 3–5 years of design and production experience, and proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. This role reports to the VP Marketing and offers a collaborative, pet-loving culture.

Formación

• A Passion for Pets: Seriously, we’re not kitten around! You love animals as much as we do.
• A Killer Portfolio: Show us your best work with a range of digital design projects.
• Master of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with designers, copywriter, and marketers to develop on-brand designs for websites, ads, motion graphics, emails, social media, and in-store POP.
• Interpret briefs, develop innovative designs, and adapt artwork to brand standards across campaigns.
• Create digital assets that drive engagement and connect with Pet Parents who love their pets.
• Work with the marketing team to ensure designs align with brand strategy and campaigns.
• Stay current with digital design trends and bring fresh ideas to campaigns.

Conocimientos

Figma

Adobe CC

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Portfolio

Detail-oriented

Time management

Educación

Graphic Design Diploma

Herramientas

Asana

DAM tools

Descripción del empleo

Location: Markham, Ontario

Job Description

Position: Digital Designer

Type: Full-Time | Temporary | Hybrid

Location: Markham, ON

Reports to : Vice President, Marketing

About Us

Pet Valu is Canada’s leading pet specialty retailer, dedicated to strengthening the bond between dedicated pet lovers and their pets. With 50 years of animal care expertise, we operate over 800 stores across Canada under several banners, including Pet Valu, Bosley’s, Total Pet, Paulmac’s Pet, Tisol & Chico. Guided by our mission to deliver products, care, expertise, and memorable moments, Pet Valu is a place where people build meaningful careers while making a positive impact on pets and communities.

What will you do?

We’re looking for a Digital Designer for one 3-month contract position estimated to end in December 2026. Are you a pro at designing purr-fectly paw-some digital experiences? You appreciate the diverse creative choices made in online content, recognizing the need for authenticity across different platforms. If you’re a talented designer with a knack for creating compelling visuals that make Devoted Pet Lovers (and their pets) smile, you might just be the missing piece to our pack!

Responsibilities

• Become a digital pet whisperer: Collaborate with our talented team (designers, copywriter, marketers – the whole shebang!)to develop engagingcustomer-centric, on-branddesigns that bring our 360 marketing campaigns to life–includingwebsite components, digital ads, motion graphics, email, social media and in-store POP.
• Showcaseyour creativity: Interpret creative briefs like a pro,develop innovativedesignsandadapt existing artwork with easethat align with our brand standards.For big campaigns you love ideating throughcollaborativebrainstorming, development, andmood boards and can take a project from concept through completion!Think you can capture the playful spirit of a golden retriever in an Instagram post?We’rebetting you can.
• Make it rain (cat treats… metaphorically):Design digital assets that drive engagement, boost brand awareness, andultimately helpus connect withDevoted PetParents who love theirpetsas much as we do.
• Be a team player (because teamwork makes the dream work!):Work closely with the marketing team to ensure your designs are aligned with overall brand strategy and campaign.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Keep up with the latest digital design trends and technologies, and bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table.We’realways looking for new ways to capture our audience (and make their tails wag!).

Qualifications & Experience

• A Passion for Pets: Seriously,we’renot kitten around! You love animals as much as we do.
• A Killer Portfolio: Show us your best work - the stuff that makes you proud! We want to see a range of digital design projects thatdemonstrateyour skills and creativity.
• You’rea master of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects.
• 3-5 years of solid design and production experience with digital, motion graphics,print,branding design background.
• Graphic design/Web diploma from a recognized Community college or University.
• You approach projects with meticulous attention to detail and ensure high-quality control while managing multiple projects with an organized approach.
• Experience using Asana project managementand digital asset management tools.

Compensation

The targeted salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$75,000.00 annually. The final offer will be based on factors such as market location, relevant skills, experience and internal equity.

Ready to join the team?

We’re looking for passionate people who bring strong skills and live our core values of safety, compassion, expertise, and efficiency every day. If you’re energized by doing meaningful work, taking pride in what you deliver, and making a real impact for pets, people, and communities, you’ll feel right at home here. Join us and build a career where purpose, care, and excellence come together - because love lives here.

Why work for us?

At Pet Valu, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about creating an environment where you feel supported, included, and empowered to grow - both personally and professionally. Some of the perks of working with us include:

• Hybrid, Flexible Work Options
• Learning and Development support tailored to you
• An inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice matters
• Fun company events that keep us connected
• Preferred rates for car rentals, hotels, phone plans and gym discounts
• Generous employee discounts on our products

Pet Valu is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

At Pet Valu, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Pet Valu may use AI enabled technology to assist in the recruitment process for positions. The use of AI helps us ensure we are providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment process, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by Pet Valu’s hiring team. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.