Graphic Designer (Contract)

LCBO; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Graphic Designer on a contract basis to create impactful designs for marketing, advertising, and promotional materials. This hybrid role emphasizes collaboration with the Marketing team to develop aligned customer-facing messaging, suitable for diverse media. Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and have a strong understanding of both print and digital design.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) required.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing, promotional, and advertising materials.
• Work with Marketing teams to deliver design solutions.
• Conceptualize and design signage and promotional collateral.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Strong understanding of print-production

Experience in photography planning

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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Location Address:

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings:

1

Pay

$63,457.00 - $108,105.00

Job Posting Description:

This is a hybrid role

Secondment/Contract: up to 18 months

Do you enjoy creating engaging and impactful designs? Reporting to the Graphic Design Manager, Creative Studio, you will be responsible for the development and execution of marketing, promotional and advertising materials. This position’s emphasis is on key in-store signage supporting the Marketing team’s initiatives by creating on-brand, customer-facing messaging for print and related digital applications.

If you are you passionate about design, and have experience storytelling through integrated marketing channels, then this is the role for you!

About The Role

• Work with Marketing Directors, Managers, and Coordinators to understand project goals, review objectives, budget and deadlines to deliver effective design solutions.
• Develop creative concepts for thematic point-of-purchase (POP) displays, shopping guides, catalogues, flyers/brochures, advertisements, corporate signage and event branding.
• Conceptualize, design and produce in-store signage and promotional collateral aligned with LCBO brand guidelines, industry standards and print production requirements.
• Build presentation mock-ups for stakeholder review and approval.
• Plan and direct photography sessions, including creation of pre-production documents, on-set art direction and image pre-press management working with photographers, food/prop stylists, and external vendors.
• Design and execute advertising and promotional materials for LCBO.com, Food & Drink magazine and external partner websites.
• Oversee digital signage applications of print signage to ensure consistency and visual impact.
• Collaborate with in-house production artists by providing design oversight and experience for visual design solutions, layout, imagery, illustration and typography.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the creative development process.
  
  
  

About You

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong understanding of both print-production and digital design best practices.
• Experience in photography planning and art direction.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for visual storytelling.
• Effective decision making when applying creative skills in design and prioritizing workload.
  
  
  

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, a Defined Benefit Pension, discounts on products and services via Workperks, and much more.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The LCBO collects and uses the personal information you provide under the authority of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario Act, 2019, SO 2019, c 15, Sch 21, Section 3 and in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the sole purpose of processing your job application. When you click “Apply with LinkedIn” you are agreeing to share your information with our service providers engaged by us in connection with recruitment and human resources related activities.

If you wish to submit an application without sharing your information with LinkedIn, please visit the LCBO Careers website. If you have any questions concerning the LCBO’s collection and use of personal information, please contact:

Freedom of Information and Privacy Office

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor

Toronto, Ontario M5E 0C7

Telephone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Work Hours:

36.25

Union / Non-Union:

Non-Union

Job Posting End Date:

June 18, 2025

The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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