Graphic Designer - Franworks

RECIPE; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RECIPE in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a creative Graphic Designer to lead design across print and digital media. You will steward brand identities, collaborate with stakeholders, and translate concepts into strong visuals that align with business goals.

The role requires 2+ years in design, Adobe Creative Suite mastery, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a graphic design role.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and AI features integration.
• Strong communication and ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Ability to interpret design requests and translate into brand-aligned concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Brand stewardship across print and digital media, maintaining brand identity.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify design needs.
• Generate, refine, and present design concepts to meet project goals.
• Communicate goals and status updates with project leaders.
• Manage time, priorities, planning, execution, and follow-up.

Skills

Brand stewardship

Stakeholder collaboration

Creative execution

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Creative translation

Autonomous work

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

What You’ll Do:

You will manage the design process from producing, analyzing, and advising on detailed design specifications for specific projects across print and digital media. Your core responsibilities include:

• Brand Stewardship: Work across a variety of projects while maintaining each brand’s distinct identity (internal/external assets, large-scale print, web/social media advertising, and corporate presentations).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Regularly interact with internal and external stakeholders to identify graphic needs and understand project parameters.
• Creative Execution: Use creativity to generate, add to, and refine design concepts to meet overarching project goals.
• Communication: Clearly communicate project goals and status updates with colleagues and project leaders.
• Project Management: Effectively manage time, priorities, project planning, execution, and follow-up.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Design Suite Mastery: Thorough proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, along with a strong understanding of how AI features integrate across Adobe apps.
• Complementary Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and online design programs such as Canva.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to interpret and clarify design requests, identify objectives, and recommend effective graphic concepts.
• Creative Translation: Ability to take high-level creative direction and translate concepts into visual designs that articulate brand positioning and business needs.
• Soft Skills: Stellar communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Environment Adaptation: Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities while remaining positive, organized, adaptable, and efficient.

Who You Are:

• Have a Diploma or Degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design.
• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Graphic Design position.
• Highly creative, enthusiastic and a self-directed team player.
• Eager to share knowledge and learn from those around you.
• Willingly seek and accept constructive feedback.
• Able to work well with anyone and everyone.
• Motivated to consistently deliver high-quality work and go above and beyond to get the job done.
• Truly love what you do and value every step of the creative process.

Pay range: $55K - $75K Annual Salary