Senior Graphic Designer

BC Liquor Stores; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to lead creative development for digital content and branded materials. This role involves managing design projects, ensuring adherence to corporate standards, and collaborating with various teams to support social impact initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in graphic design and significant experience in brand management.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent, related experience.
• Experience developing and managing design aspects related to corporate brands.
• Experience leading design projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creative development and production of digital content and collateral.
• Maintain corporate standards for illustration and typography.
• Manage timelines and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Skills

Graphic Design

Brand Development

Illustration

Project Management

Education

Degree or diploma in marketing, graphic design or a related discipline

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

As part of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Corporate Services (CS) team plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. Comprised of Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Policy, Corporate Privacy & Information, Sourcing and Vendor Performance, Strategy & Business Transformation, Social Impact & Environmental Sustainability and the Enterprise Project Management Office, CS is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each business area throughout the LDB.

The CS team is comprised of approximately 70 staff. What brings CS together as a team is the ability to work together to support both the operational areas of the business and other corporate service areas (e.g., Corporate Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

About this role :

Reporting to the Director, Social Impact & Environmental Sustainability, the Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for the creative development and all aspects of full production for digital content (website, e-newsletters, digital screens, advertisements, etc), collateral (posters, signage, etc), and branded materials for the LDB Social Impact & Environmental Sustainability team. This role incorporates and maintains corporate standards for illustration or photography, photo and illustration banks and typography guides for LDB's Social Impact branded materials.

Work includes image files (e.g., photography), representational sketches and final illustrations, type and assembly, graphic art, animations, juxtaposition, visual materials, layout and design for final production files for printers.

A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements :

Education and Experience :

Degree or diploma in marketing, graphic design or a related discipline and a minimum of 3 years of recent, related experience

A combination of education, training and experience may be considered i.e., secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certification, and courses in marketing, graphic design or a related discipline, and a minimum of 5 years of recent, related experience

• Recent, related experience is defined as experience occurring within the last 6 years and must include the following :
• Experience developing and managing the design aspects related to a corporate brand.
• Experience with graphic layout and design, as well as producing reports and / or publications.
• Experience creating design material for internal and external audiences.

Preference may be given to those candidates with the following :

• Experience in graphic design, illustration, brand development, and brand management.
• Experience as a graphic designer within a government, public sector, or similar highly-regulated environment, demonstrating the ability to work within established protocols and standards.
• Experience leading design projects from concept to completion, including the ability to manage timelines and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Experience managing and curating design portfolios showcasing a diverse range of corporate and professional projects across multiple media platforms, including print, digital, and web.
• Experience with driving design solutions that align with company vision, business goals, objectives and target audience needs.
• Experience designing materials that comply with government procurement, budget constraints, and environmental sustainability guidelines.
• Experience in designing government-related materials (e.g., reports, publications, public service campaigns, etc.), demonstrating an understanding of public sector communication goals.
• Experience working with multiple departments and cross functional teams.
• Experience creating materials and communicating for social impact related projects.
• Experience working within a government and / or unionized environment.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with Graphics on a PC or Mac.

Application instructions :

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered :

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and / or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Kriti Verma, HR Advisor, Talent and Compensation, at [e-mail].

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service :

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact [e-mail] or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

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