Visual Designer

Food Cycle Science; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food waste management, Food Cycle Science, seeks a talented Visual Designer to join their marketing team. The role involves crafting stunning visuals across digital and print mediums, collaborating with teams to align with marketing objectives, and bringing bold ideas to life. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in graphic design, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to handle multiple projects with attention to detail.

Benefits

Central Ottawa office location

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits package

Group RRSP Plan

Flexible vacation

Regular social and team-building events

FoodCycler unit for kitchen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably in an agency or creative team.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in branding and digital advertising.

Responsibilities

• Create visual assets for websites, social media, and print materials.
• Collaborate with teams to align designs with project objectives.
• Produce high-quality visual materials that support marketing strategies.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Branding

Digital Advertising

Print Design

UX Design

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Job description

Food Cycle Science (FCS) Corporation designs, sells, and distributes food waste management solutions that aim to tackle the ever-growing problem of food waste. We are revolutionizing food waste management by offering unique products and innovative solutions that create sustainable practices and convert everyday food scraps into nutrient-rich, garden-ready fertilizers for households, businesses, and municipalities. We promote an environmentally sustainable life cycle, reducing landfill GHG emissions and reducing the exorbitant cost of food waste management.

We are in a new and emerging sector that is fast-paced and evolving each day. Food Cycle Science is an industry pioneer and thought leader when it comes to food waste management with products and solutions offered in several countries globally. You can work with our great team members and help change the way the world thinks about food waste.

We are a diverse, agile, and passionate entrepreneurial team, just beginning to make our mark. We are looking for a talented Visual Designer to join our marketing team and bring bold ideas to life! In this role, you will craft stunning visuals for digital, print, and branding projects, creating designs that captivate and inspire while driving our marketing initiatives forward.

Please visit our website at www.foodcycler.com for more information on our product offerings. To learn more about our recent awards, please see below :

Reporting to the Marketing and Brand Director, the Visual Designer will focus on the execution and production of high-quality visual materials that support the company’s marketing strategies and initiatives that bring concepts to life through impactful visual storytelling. This role involves producing engaging visuals for digital, print, and branding projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position is non-strategic, with a strong emphasis on design execution aligned with higher-level plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Create visual assets for a range of platforms, including websites, social media, and print materials, including but not limited to :
• Ad creatives for social platforms (e.g., Meta, Google).
• Digital content for websites, email marketing, and performance marketing campaigns.
• Branding materials, print collateral, and motion graphics.
• Create prototypes, mock-ups, and presentations to communicate ideas and gather feedback.
• Develop and refine branding elements, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources, copywriters, developers, and marketers to align designs with project objectives and ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Refine and improve designs based on feedback, maintaining brand consistency across all creative outputs.
• Incorporate user experience (UX) principles into designs where applicable.
• Prepare design files for both digital and print production.
• Research and implement the latest design trends and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance on design tools, techniques, and software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Core Competencies :

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably in an agency or in-house creative team.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign – mandatory).
• Experience with Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD for UI / UX design (preferred).
• Motion graphics skills using After Effects or Premiere Pro (a plus).
• Familiarity with Shopify and / or Amazon platforms (bonus).
• Experience in AI / CGI / 3-D rendering (bonus).
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in areas such as branding, digital advertising, and print design.
• In-depth knowledge of layout, typography, and color theory.
• Strong understanding of branding and visual identity systems.
• Strong executional focus, with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to take feedback constructively and refine designs to meet objectives.

What We Have to Offer You :

• Central Ottawa office location, hybrid work environment (minimum of three days per week in the office, subject to change)
• A FoodCycler unit for your own kitchen
• Competitive benefits package
• Group RRSP Plan
• Flexible vacation
• Regular social and team-building get-togethers for all team members

To Apply :

Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a cover letter – we want to hear your story – your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit for you.

Please submit your cover letter and résumé to our online portal by January 13, 2025. Please note that all applications will be acknowledged, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Compensation will be market competitive and will be dependent on your qualifications and experience. This posting will remain active on our website until our search process is complete.

Food Cycle Science Corporation is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please contact us in confidence at [emailprotected] and provide notice in advance if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation(s) will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.