Graphic Designer

Collective Arts Brewing Co.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A craft beverage company in Hamilton is seeking a Graphic Designer to enhance their marketing and branding efforts. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in design, proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud tools, and strong project management skills. You will design packaging, collaborate with the team, and help evolve the brand. This position offers a dynamic work atmosphere dedicated to creativity and growth, with a focus on community and diversity.

Benefits

Unlimited career opportunities

Creative work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional design studio experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, In Design, and Photoshop.
• Experience in concept development and brand identity systems.
• Ability to maintain brand standards in design work.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce art for product packaging and marketing materials.
• Participate in weekly design project meetings.
• Manage project timelines for assigned creative tasks.
• Collaborate with the creative team to develop brand assets.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency

Project management experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Job description

The primary objective of the Graphic Designer’s role is to work as a part of the creative team to support, marketing and communications efforts of Collective Arts. Daily tasks include development and maintenance of marketing, branding and communications for both print and digital formats. Our brand continues to evolve. Integrating all components in a consistent manner builds our brand gestalt. Each piece of design fits into the larger picture. Gradually improving and evolving our brand by pushing all the elements will keep us fresh and compelling.

A typical day as a Graphic Designer includes:

• Designing and producing art for product packaging, web, social media, communication materials, and sales support materials
• Participating in weekly design project meetings
• Managing project timelines as they relate to your creative tasks
• Managing design requests for our satellite spaces and events, plus assist the design team on executing projects

How your time will be organized:

• Packaging Design 40%: Designing and producing creative assets across all packaging formats, including labels, cartons, and pack types, while managing versioning, print specifications, and artwork updates to support new products
• Asset Creation 30%: Creating social media, communications, and sales materials, ensuring all work aligns with Collective Arts’ evolving brand standards.
• Brand Development & Creative Collaboration 20%: Contributing to the ongoing evolution of the Collective Arts brand by collaborating with the creative team, participating in design reviews, and helping refine brand systems across formats.
• Project Management & Workflow Coordination 10%: Managing timelines for assigned creative tasks, tracking priorities, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to brief.

We’re looking for candidates who have/are:

• 1+ years of professional design studio experience in a graphic design capacity or experience in consumer packaged goods, package design, and apparel design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud apps (Illustrator, In Design, and Photoshop)
• Experience in comprehensive concept development and brand identity systems
• Proficiency in designing for both web, print and apparel
• Animation/motion graphics experience are an asset
• Ability to operate under creative direction and work in tandem with multiple departments
• Must have the ability to interpret and maintain prescribed brand standards
• Must be able to perform in a rapid paced environment with a willingness to adapt and evolve quickly
• Project management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong listening and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively

Collective Arts

Collective Arts is a grassroots company founded on creativity and community. We fuse the creativity of craft beverages with the inspired talents of emerging artists and musicians from around the world. As Collective Arts grows, so do the roles and responsibilities of our team members. We look for all new hires to match our culture of creativity, flexibility and motivation. When we hire you at Collective Arts Brewing, we hire for the future. With unlimited career opportunities, Collective Arts invests in ensuring our teams are always challenged, constantly learning from each other, and are creatively contributing to our next big idea. So, if you are energized by the idea of making a real difference as part of a winning team, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel like they belong. We will provide accommodations to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at the below email should you require any accommodation to participate in the process.

To apply please submit your resume to [e-mail] with the subject of Graphic Designer along with a portfolio (web or PDF is fine). Also feel free to send anything else along that you think might help you stand out from the crowd.