Graphic Designer

backdrop.com; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event design company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Graphic Designer to create impactful marketing backdrops for various clients. The role involves direct client collaboration, finalizing artwork, and managing project timelines. Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, possess a strong design background, and have excellent communication skills. This is an in-office role offering a supportive environment that values creativity and initiative, with competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary: $55,000-$70,000 + performance bonuses

Real growth opportunities

Value for design, autonomy, and initiative

Fun and supportive in-office environment

Qualifications

• Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with clients.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive without micromanagement.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient under tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple clients to design marketing backdrops.
• Finalize and prepare artwork for print.
• Maintain project timelines and manage approvals.
• Organize and upload production files to remote servers.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Communication

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

Certificate in Graphic Design with relevant experience

5+ years of professional design experience

Job description

About Us

At Backdrop, we don’t just set the stage — we create memorable experiences that elevate every moment. From trade shows to red carpet events, weddings, and beyond, our portable event backdrops and displays have set the scene for thousands of happy customers across the U.S. and Canada.

Built on quality, innovation, and unparalleled customer service, our family of brands — Tradeshowbooth.com, DisplayOverstock.com, GalaxyDisplays.com, and Backdrop.com — lead the industry in portable event displays.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in bringing client visions to life — designing large-format graphics and branded environments that make an impact.

Expect to:

• Collaborate with multiple clients directly to brainstorm and design marketing backdrops from start to finish
• Work with clients across industries including entertainment, medical, tech, and more
• Finalize and prepare artwork for print
• Maintain project timelines, manage artwork approvals, and ensure deadlines are met
• Organize and upload production files to remote servers
• Collaborate with internal teams for job scheduling and production handoff
• Contribute to Backdrop’s own branding, digital assets, and marketing collateral

What You Bring

We hire for character and drive as much as experience. You’re someone who is:

• Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with clients
• Self-motivated and able to thrive without micromanagement
• Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient under tight deadlines
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Professional, positive, and accountable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design — or —
• Certificate in Graphic Design with relevant experience — or —
• 5+ years of professional design experience (large format a plus)
• UX/UI design skills (a plus)

The Perks

• Competitive salary: $55,000-$70,000 + performance bonuses
• Real growth opportunities within a collaborative, creative team
• A culture that values design, autonomy, and initiative
• In-office role with a fun, supportive environment — no red tape, no micromanaging

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your portfolio and resume, including a short note on why you’re the right fit for this role.

And while you’re at it, take a look at backdrop.com to see the work and creativity that drive everything we do.