Graphic Designer - Quick Service Restaurant

JRoss Hospitality Recruiters; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian-owned restaurant brand is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to enhance its brand presence. The ideal candidate will have 4–6+ years of experience in a graphic design role, proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud. Responsibilities include leading design projects, developing marketing materials, and ensuring brand integrity across various platforms. The role offers a salary range of $60,000-80,000 and requires a strong portfolio showcasing campaign work and brand storytelling.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of professional graphic design experience in-house or agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign work and brand storytelling.
• Excellent photo retouching skills and strong typography expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute assigned design projects across various media.
• Develop layouts, mockups, and production-ready artwork files.
• Monitor market trends to keep content relevant and contemporary.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Problem-solving

Communication

Typography

Layout

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere

WordPress

HTML/CSS

Job description

A rapidly growing, Canadian-owned quick service restaurant brand is seeking an experienced, highly creative Graphic Designer to play a key role in shaping and evolving its brand presence across Canada and international markets. The successful candidate will bring proven in-house or agency experience and the ability to confidently lead design from concept through production. Working within an established and growing marketing team, this individual will influence brand storytelling across digital, print, in-store environments, and emerging channels. This is an opportunity to join a high-growth organization where creativity, pace, and brand integrity matter — and where strong design has a direct impact on business performance. You will lead the ideation and execution of multi-channel creative projects while maintaining and elevating brand standards. From national campaigns to new store openings, social content to in-store merchandising, this role requires both conceptual strength and production precision. This individual must thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and be comfortable managing multiple projects with competing timelines.

The salary range is $60,000-80,000K

Description

• Lead and execute assigned design projects within established brand standards and style guidelines across print, digital, social, in-store materials, menu boards, and physical retail environments
• Translate creative briefs into compelling concepts aligned with marketing objectives and brand positioning
• Contribute to multi-touchpoint campaign development in collaboration with brand and social teams
• Develop rough layouts, mockups, and final production-ready artwork files
• Adapt and evolve existing creative assets while maintaining consistency
• Oversee print checks and ensure proper file preparation across traditional and digital media specifications
• Support company-wide design needs, including presentations, trade materials, signage, internal communications, and event collateral
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers as required
• Write copy for select creative materials and audio spots as needed
• Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to ensure content remains relevant and contemporary
• Manage digital asset organization and maintain best-in-class file management practices

Requirements

• 4–6+ years of professional graphic and/or video design experience in an in-house brand or agency environment
• Experience within the QSR or multi-unit retail sector is strongly preferred
• A strong portfolio demonstrating campaign work, retail execution, and brand storytelling
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, CC Libraries)
• Strong typography, layout, and print production expertise
• Excellent photo retouching skills
• Experience with web design platforms (WordPress, Wix, CMS) and basic HTML/CSS knowledge are considered strong assets
• Photography skills and familiarity with emerging design tools (including AI-based platforms) are assets
• Experience supporting international brand standards is advantageous
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capability
• Highly detail-oriented with uncompromising quality standards
• Professional, mature judgment in managing brand-sensitive materials
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of creative outcomes

Contact Miriam Ronen at [e-mail] or submit your resume in confidence below.