Jr Graphic Artist, Staples Promotional Products

My Next Stage; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Junior Graphic Artist to support the creation of compelling visual content. This role involves producing artwork and design assets while collaborating with various teams to enhance marketing initiatives and brand identity. Ideal candidates will have a passion for design, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Join a vibrant team where your creativity will shine and help bring brand visions to life!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of design experience in fast-paced or agency environments.
• Strong understanding of design principles like layout and typography.
• Ability to manipulate images for various formats.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating custom artwork and marketing assets.
• Maintain brand consistency and prepare files for print/digital.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams for visual needs.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Creativity

Education

Diploma or degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Junior Graphic Artist supports the creation of compelling, on-brand visual content that helps bring merchandise and marketing to life. Reporting to the Manager, Brand Creative + Graphics, this role is responsible for producing production-ready artwork, mockups, and design assets that align with customer brand guidelines and internal standards. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Merchandising, and Business Development—the Junior Graphic Artist plays a key role in supporting customer projects, creative campaigns, and new business opportunities. With strong attention to detail, a passion for design, and a collaborative mindset, this role contributes to building meaningful brand moments through creative execution.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist in creating custom artwork, product mock-ups, and marketing assets that follow customer brand guidelines.
• Support sales, marketing, and merchandising teams by delivering visuals + tools for product collections, presentations, and other customer materials.
• Help ensure artwork and files are organized, accurate, and ready for production.
• Contribute to the creation of marketing materials for SPP, including event banners, internal graphics, and campaign visuals.
• Maintain brand consistency by following established design guidelines and standards.
• Support the marketing team with design tasks for national meetings, events, and internal initiatives.
• Prepare and format files for print and digital use, ensuring proper specifications and quality.
• Retouch, resize, and optimize images for a variety of applications.
• Assist in managing the design asset library, sourcing logos, product images, and vendor files.
• Contribute to creative brainstorms and bring fresh, trend-aware ideas to the team.
• Video editing as needed.
• Photography as needed.
• Other duties as required.

What you bring to the table:

• A passion for visual storytelling and a natural eye for detail, balance, and brand integrity
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning—whether it's new tools, trends, or techniques
• A proactive mindset with the ability to jump in, take initiative, and keep projects moving
• Strong collaboration skills and an openness to feedback to help sharpen the work
• A pulse on what’s trending in design, fashion, and pop culture—and how to apply it to merch
• The ability to think creatively within constraints and deliver beautiful, production-ready work
• A love for brands and a desire to create work that feels authentic, fresh, and impactful
• A positive, solutions-focused attitude—even when deadlines are tight or projects shift
• Pride in your craft and a genuine excitement to help customers shine through design

What’s needed – Basic Qualifications:

• A diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• 1+ years of design experience, ideally in a fast-paced or agency environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• A strong understanding of design principles like layout, typography, and color theory.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with corporate branding.
• Ability to manipulate images for size, resolution in various formats.

What’s needed – Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of design experience, ideally in a fast-paced or agency environment.
• Experience in a B2B environment.
• Video editing skills.
• Copy writing.