Sr. Graphic Designer

SGS & Co; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Molson Coors is seeking a Sr. Graphic Designer on a 6-month contract to elevate creative and production capabilities for retail and POS materials, ensuring brand consistency and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior designers, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with the Studio team to deliver best-in-class work; strong emphasis on color management, printing processes, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of print, digital and creative graphic design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
• Experience with 3D/rendering software, motion graphics, and animation is a strong asset.
• Experience in the alcohol/beverage industry or in consumer packaged goods is preferred.
• Strong attention to deadlines and detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of retail and point-of-sale materials, including displays, signage, packaging collateral.
• Ensure artwork complies with industry and region-specific regulations.
• Review artwork files for accuracy, consistency, and brand compliance.
• Develop creative work from strategic inputs with strong visual and technical production judgment.
• Mentor and guide junior designers and collaborate with the Studio team.
• Manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Color management

Printing processes

Digital production

Adobe Creative Cloud

3D rendering

Motion graphics

Animation

Adobe Workfront

Education

Post-Secondary degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Workfront

3D rendering software

Job description

SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production. We offer a full suite of solutions, including artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services, supported by advanced technology and a global footprint.

Crafted Highlights :

As the Sr. Graphic Designer in this 6-month contract role, you elevate Molson Coors’ creative and production capabilities by leading the development of high-impact retail and point-of-sale materials while ensuring brand consistency and regulatory compliance. You drive design excellence through trend-informed creative strategies, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and mentor junior designers, collaborating closely with the Studio team to deliver best-in-class work.

This role reports to the Studio Lead, Marketing Production.

This is a 6-month contract role with the possibility to extend

What You’ll Be Brewing:

• Accelerate the Molson Coors Beverage Company commercial creative and production capability to become the First Choice for Consumers and Customers, delivering strategic execution in key regions.
• Work closely with the Studio Lead, Marketing Production, and the broader Studio team to define, update, and maintain Marketing Production processes.
• Lead the design and development of retail and point-of-sale materials, including displays, signage, promotional assets, and packaging collateral.
• Ensure all artwork complies with industry-specific and region-specific requirements and regulations.
• Review and verify artwork files for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Stay up to date on changes in regulations and guidelines related to packaging artwork and communicate updates to the team.
• Monitor retail industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviors to inform and enhance design strategies.
• Prepare creative work by gathering necessary information and materials, including brand guidelines, briefs, and reference stimuli.
• Interpret strategic inputs with creativity, originality, and strong visual and technical production judgment.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and inspiring studio environment.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Bring strong attention to detail and deadlines, supported by training in graphic design and communications, along with experience in color management, printing processes, and digital production requirements.
• You have a Post-Secondary degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts or related field, or equivalent professional experience 10+ years of print, digital and creative graphic design experience.
• You have advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications.
• You have experience with 3D/rendering software, motion graphics, animation, and Adobe Workfront - all considered strong assets.
• You have experience in the alcohol/beverage industry or in consumer packaged goods, which is preferred.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly