Senior Designer

Marks; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Ontario is looking for a senior designer with a passion for design across various forms. You will deliver high-quality content for eCommerce, collaborate with teams, and mentor junior designers. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience and a strong portfolio. The position offers a salary of $80,000 to $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in the industry with some agency experience.
• Knowledge of simple animation/motion techniques is a plus.
• Well-rounded portfolio showcasing brand building experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best in class content for eComm product pages.
• Develop design solutions focused on digital content.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold creative integrity.

Skills

Collaboration

Strategic problem solving

Strong communication

Consumer purchase behavior understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Mac OS

Job description

We are looking for a senior designer at the intersection of brand and digital commerce. If you’ve got a love for design in all its forms, from brand to packaging to digital—you might be a great fit. We’re looking for a well-rounded designer who thinks big picture while crafting creative solutions for e-commerce and beyond.

\What You Will Be Doing

• Deliver best in class content (brand and product visuals and communication), on eComm product pages or online storefronts
  (DTC or retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, etc.)
• You are a master in your craft – working independently or collaboratively within a team
• Develop design solutions, with a focus on digital content channels and eComm
• Shape and craft compelling presentation narratives to support and sell through creative concepts
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and internal reviews
• Play an active role in supporting both your immediate colleagues and those across the agency, and mentor junior team members
• Uphold creative integrity and ingenuity by keeping up to date with the latest best practices in eComm, including ADA compliance
• Take personal responsibility and guardianship for your projects – ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality work
• Present your work with the confidence that comes from knowing that you have done all that you can
• Support culture-building initiatives which serve to unite and inspire the entire agency to care passionately about one another, our clients and our work

Experience

• 6+ years experience in the industry; some agency experience
• Bachelor’s degree in design or other related field
• Experience with a range of categories including CPG, food/ beverage/wine/spirits, and technology preferred
• Knowledge of simple animation/motion techniques a plus
• Well-rounded portfolio showcasing excellent understanding of brand building — experience in front-end development for eComm a plus
• Solid understanding of Mac OS, Adobe CS (Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); collaborative tools (XD, Miro) and Keynote a plus

Key Qualities

• Highly collaborative and accountable
• Has experience in leading projects
• A strategic problem solver with experience in Consumer Packaged Goods
• Ideally experience in food/drink categories
• Insightful thinker with the ability to dig into a problem and sees beyond the ask
• Thrive in the demands of pressing deadlines and confidently manage multiple priorities
• Strong communicator who can confidently convey rationale behind design solutions
• Understands consumer purchase behavior and can think in design systems
• Roll-up-your-sleeves and do’ mindset

Reporting To: Design Director

Extended Team Partners

• Agency leadership
• Marks global strategy team
• Creative Director + creative partners
• Account leads

The Ontario pay range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000 annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's experience, skills, knowledge, and other job-related factors.

We remain committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly those who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Together, we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.

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Qualifications Education

Required

Bachelors

Experience

Required 6 years

Years of experience in the industry; some agency experience

Preferred

A strategic problem solver with experience in Consumer Packaged Goods

Solid understanding of Mac OS, Adobe CS (Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); collaborative tools (XD, Miro) and Keynote a plus

Well-rounded portfolio showcasing excellent understanding of brand building — experience in front-end development for eComm a plus

Knowledge of simple animation/motion techniques a plus

Experience with a range of categories including CPG, food/ beverage/wine/spirits, and technology preferred