Senior Graphic Designer

Russell Hendrix; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Wellness Benefit

Volunteer Day

Employee Discount

Growth & Training

Job summary

Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to drive the visual identity across Canada. You will lead design from concept to completion, ensure brand consistency, and champion accessibility across all channels.

Join our hybrid Marketing & eCommerce team, collaborate with marketing and vendors, and mentor the Junior Graphic Designer while delivering impactful, high-quality visuals for print, digital, and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of graphic design experience in-house or marketing setting.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience with Sketch or Figma and strong visual communication principles.
• Understanding WCAG accessibility guidelines and inclusive design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design from concept to delivery, ensuring deadlines and quality.
• Oversee artwork production, visuals, infographics, and campaigns.
• Create visuals for print, email, websites, and digital marketing.
• Improve workflows, establish best practices, and boost efficiency.
• Maintain brand consistency across channels and vendors.
• Collaborate with Marketing to align design with goals and strategies.
• Champion accessibility across all assets and projects.
• Mentor the Junior Graphic Designer and support growth.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand stewardship

Collaboration

Accessibility

Project management

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Sketch

Figma

Video editing basics

Job description

Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our Marketing & eCommerce team. In this dynamic role, you will be the driving force behind the visual identity of Russell Hendrix, ensuring brand consistency, quality, and innovation through every creative touchpoint. You will be a master of design execution, a collaborator extraordinaire, and a champion of accessibility, leading the way in crafting visually compelling experiences that resonate with our audience.

Who We Are

At Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment, we empower customers to succeed by providing high-quality foodservice solutions across Canada. For over 80 years, we've been a trusted partner to restaurants, hotels, and institutions nationwide, delivering industry-leading design, product solutions, distribution, and execution.

What It's Like to Work Here

We're a team of people who believe how we work matters just as much as what we achieve. Our values of respect, integrity, and accountability guide how we treat one another and serve our customers.

Our culture is defined by a strong customer focus, a mindset of winning as one team, a commitment to investing in success, and a genuine sense of care. We collaborate, support one another, and take pride in delivering great work together.

Joining Russell Hendrix means being part of a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact in your role.

What's In It for You

• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits Choose from a tiered benefits package that lets you select the level of coverage that best suits you and your family's needs.
• Life Insurance Peace of mind with coverage.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program 24/7 access to short-term counselling, as well as coaching, and financial and legal support.
• $400 Annual Wellness Benefit Invest in your well-being with support for fitness, mental health, and personal development.
• Paid Volunteer Day Give back to your community with one paid day off each year to volunteer.
• Excellent Employee Discount Enjoy great savings on our products.
• Dynamic & Inclusive Work Environment Be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Opportunities for Growth We support your professional development and career advancement through training, mentorship, and internal mobility.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design process from concept to completion, managing graphic designs from initial brainstorming to final delivery and ensuring projects meet deadlines and exceed expectations
• Craft and oversee artwork production, designing and supervising the creation of high-quality visuals including illustrations, infographics, and marketing materials
• Craft compelling visuals for print materials, emails, websites, and promotional campaigns
• Innovate and optimize design workflows, developing creative solutions to common design challenges, establishing best practices, and optimizing workflows for maximum efficiency
• Safeguard brand consistency, upholding Russell Hendrix's brand identity across all marketing initiatives and ensuring visual consistency across all channels and with vendors
• Bridge the gap between marketing and design by collaborating closely with the marketing team to understand project goals and ensure design deliverables align seamlessly with marketing strategies
• Champion accessibility, ensuring all creative assets comply with current visual accessibility standards
• Stay ahead of the curve by continuously researching and learning about industry trends, design tools, and best practices to keep Russell Hendrix's visual identity fresh and relevant
• Collaborate with the Junior Graphic Designer, working closely on projects and campaigns and providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth and development
• Perform other related duties as required

Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid role combining home office work with time at our corporate office.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of graphic design experience in an in-house brand or marketing environment
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Proficiency in Sketch, Figma, or similar design tools
• Strong knowledge of graphic design principles including colour theory, composition, and visual communication
• Understanding of accessibility guidelines including WCAG compliance
• Basic video editing skills are considered an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects from concept to completion, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations
• Strong brand stewardship instincts with a keen eye for consistency and quality across all channels
• Collaborative and communicative, with the ability to work effectively across marketing, vendors, and design colleagues
• Proactive and initiative-driven, consistently researching trends and bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the table
• Adaptable and quick to learn new tools, platforms, and best practices
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accessibility compliance in every deliverable

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Russell Hendrix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Russell Hendrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Russell Hendrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.