Graphic Designer

McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $23.00 hourly

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP matching

Sabbatical program

Company events

Professional wardrobe provided

Dry-cleaning services

Supportive managers

Job summary

McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes in Calgary is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to join our team. You will design print and digital materials for funeral services, help maintain the brand, and collaborate with families to reflect their preferences.

This role requires a graphic design diploma, a portfolio of print/digital work, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. It offers a busy, deadline-driven environment with occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in graphic design
• Minimum of 2 years of professional graphic design experience
• Strong portfolio showing print and digital design

Responsibilities

• Design and produce print and digital materials for funeral services
• Maintain and enhance the funeral home’s visual identity
• Review and revise designs based on feedback
• Create and manage digital content for the company website and social media
• Work closely with families to understand preferences and provide guidance on design choices
• Collaborate with staff to meet service and branding standards
• Ensure culturally appropriate visual representation in all materials
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Maintain organized files for internal use and archival purposes
• Assist in development of marketing materials or presentations

Skills

Print & digital design

Customer service

Empathy

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Diploma in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

McInnis &Holloway Funeral Homes, a family-owned funeral services company that has beenpartof the Calgary community and a leader in the funeral services industry forover 120 years, is seeking a talented and professional Graphic Designer to joinour dynamic and growing team. As a 10-time consecutive winner of the Consumer’sChoice Award for Business Excellence, and 10 locations in the Calgary area, ourDesign Team is always on top of new ideas and striving to give families theperfect mementos to honour their loved ones.

• Do you thrive undertight timelines and a busy environment?
• Being around creative people?
• Are youmeticulous about details?
• Do you enjoy editing photos and creating slideshows?
• Are you knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite?
• Can you design something from startto finish in one day?
• Can you rock a company uniform?

If you answered yesto all the above, you might be the designer we are looking for!

This role offersplenty of variety in day-to-day tasks, a positive work culture, and asupportive team environment.

It is a 4-on 4-off schedule, working from 7:00 amto 7:00 pm, including weekends and holidays.

Are you anexperienced Graphics Designer looking for:

• Aworkplace that truly values you
• Astable industry – no boom or bust career rollercoaster
• Acareer with purpose and real rewards
• Aonce-in-a-career opportunity

What You Bring:

• 5-Starcustomer service mindset
• Empathy,compassion, and patient
• Diplomaor certificate in graphic design
• Minimumof 2 years of professional graphic design experience
• Strongportfolio showing print and digital design
• Proficientin Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Knowledgeof vinyl printing and installation
• Abilityto manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
• Excellentverbal and written communication abilities
• Abilityto multitask and pivot between priorities with ease
• Highattention to detail, including strong proofreading skills
• Sensitivityand respect for diverse cultural practices
• Abilityto work independently and collaboratively
• Abilityto work weekends and holidays
• Clearand recent background check (Security Clearance)

Your Role as a GraphicsDesigner:

As part of ourdedicated Graphics Design team, you’ll deliver 5-Star Customer Service tofamilies through:

• Designand produce print and digital materials for funeral services, includingprograms, invitations, memorial items, and online content.
• Maintainand enhance the funeral home’s visual identity through consistent brandingpractices.
• Reviewand revise designs based on family or management feedback.
• Createand manage digital content for the company website and social media platforms.
• Workclosely with families to understand preferences and provide guidance on designchoices.
• Collaboratewith staff and other departments to ensure designs meet service and brandingstandards.
• Ensuresensitive, culturally appropriate, and accurate visual representation in allmaterials.
• Assistin covering graphic vacations over weekends and holidays
• Managemultiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines without compromisingquality.
• Maintainorganized files of design work for internal use and archival purposes.
• Assistin the development of marketing materials or presentations as required.
• Performother duties as assigned to support the team and organizational goals.

Industry-LeadingBenefits & Perks

• Startingwage of $23.00
• Comprehensivebenefits package – healthcare, dental, and wellness programs
• TeamIncentive Program, savings & RRSP matching – employer contributions to yourfuture
• Sabbaticalprogram – take extended breaks to recharge and grow
• Companyevents – engage with your team in meaningful ways
• Professionalwardrobe provided – work suits, dresses, shirts, and shoes covered
• Dry-cleaning& shoe polishing services
• Hands-onand supportive managers who guide and empower you to succeed

A Work-Life BalanceThat Actually Works

• Takeon extra shifts only when it fits your life
• Earnabove time-and-a-half for those shifts
• In2025, 93% of extra hours were voluntarily signed up for – because our teamwanted to

Recognition That’sMore Than Just Words

• No “just deal with it” or “it’s always been that way” mentality. We listen, adapt and improve
• 20,000+Kudos messages of appreciation exchanged in 2025
• $45,000in gift cards earned through our Kudos Team Building Program
• Aculture where your hard work is seen, valued, and rewarded

Real Support – NotJust Buzzwords

• Newemployees get 4 scheduled meetings per year with their manager
• Veteranemployees get 2 scheduled meetings per year
• Built-inopportunities to be heard, supported, and set up for success

A Five-Star FuneralHome Experience

• State-of-the-artfacilities
• Commitmentto professional growth and educational support through training, leadershipdevelopment, and cross-training opportunities

If you’re ready tojoin a team where compassion meets innovation, apply today to become a GraphicDesigner at McInnis & Holloway.

While we appreciate all applications, only those who mostclosely match the position requirements will be contacted. This competitionwill remain open until suitable candidates are found.