Digital Graphic Designer

Giant Tiger Stores Limited; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store Discount

Parental leave top-up

Recognition program

Safety first environment

Health benefits and paid time off

Job summary

Giant Tiger Inc. is seeking a Digital Graphic Designer to join our remote team and contribute to national marketing campaigns.

You will craft original, on-brand graphics and animations for GT’s marketing channels and ensure accessibility across devices. This role requires a degree in graphic design, 5+ years of experience, and a strong portfolio with eCommerce familiarity, plus proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in graphic design or related field.
• 5+ years of web and print graphic design experience (in-house or agency).
• 2+ years of experience in eCommerce and design for digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Produce original, on-brand graphics and animations for GT’s marketing channels.
• Create design concepts and wireframes; present to Product Management and Leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver assets aligned to GT’s roadmap and priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve design workflows and speed to market.
• Conduct design, animation and UX research; use data and site metrics to inform decisions.
• Maintain the Graphic Design Content Style Guide and asset database.
• Identify and report on design SLAs and lead times.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Adobe XD

UX/UI

Portfolio

Multi-project management

Education

Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Who We Are:

At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We're a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. As part of our store support team, your work directly impacts stores across the country and drives the value that our customers see on the shelves. We're looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated by meaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.

Job Title Digital Graphic Designer

About This Role:

Workplace Arrangements: This is a fully remote role. Please include a copy or link to your portfolio in your application.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Produce and execute original, inspiring customer-centric graphic designs and animations that are consistent and on brand to be used across GT's marketing channels. These accessible and inclusive designs will influence and guide the customer on their journey
• Participate in content planning and create graphic design concepts and wireframes, presenting the design concepts and wireframes to Product Management Teams and Leadership influencing design decisions and affectively interpreting and incorporating feedback
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver creative assets aligned to GT’s product roadmap and marketing priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve design workflows and upscale recommendations to support efficiency and speed to market.
• Conduct graphic design, animation and UX research, identifying trends, tools, and insights, and utilize data and site metrics to inform design recommendations and support digital graphic design decisions.
• Execute and maintain the Graphic Design Content Style Guide and database for graphic creative assets.
• Identify and report on graphic design SLAs continuously striving to improve lead time.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• 5+ years of web, print graphic design experience; in-house or agency
• 2+ years’ experience in eCommerce
• Strong understanding of digital design processes and methodologies including current best practices, creative UX/UI standards, A/B testing, and performance/conversion drivers
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• 5+ Experience with Figma and XD
• Strong portfolio illustrating ability to deliver on brand digital content
• Skilled at simultaneously working on multiple design projects with various deadlines
• Confident in making quick graphic decisions that are on brand and aligned to the overall strategies of the business
• Knowledge of retail and eCommerce industry
• Customer focused with a mobile first mentality

Total Rewards Package

Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.

Salary $76,400.00 - $114,600.00 Short Term Incentive Plan Bonus - Short-Term Incentive Plan, 10% Annual Retirement Support Bonus - Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), 6% Annual

What Giant Tiger Offers:

• Competitive Compensation: The salary range for this position is listed above.
• Short Term Incentive Plan: This role includes an annual bonus opportunity based on the percentage of base salary listed above, with payout determined by company and individual performance.
• Retirement Support: This role is eligible for company-funded retirement savings, with contributions made on your behalf. The specific retirement program and contribution level are noted above.
• Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year's.
• Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.

Extra Giant Tiger Perks:

• Store Discount
• Parental leave salary top-up
• Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks
• Safety first environment

Location:

2480 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 6A9

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs, please contact [e-mail]. Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.

Are you looking for a career that will empower you to develop your skills, foster growth and encourage you to challenge yourself in a collaborative and inclusive environment? We are proud to be Canadian, proud to support the communities across Canada, and proud of our continued success for over 60 years. Check out our latest job openings and you'll see why joining Giant Tiger is exactly what you've been searching for!