Graphic Designer Lead (12 month contract)

Who are we?

Organika is a premium natural health company from Vancouver, Canada. We have been obsessed with helping people live healthier for over 30 years now! As trendsetters in the health industry, we strongly believe everyone should have accessibility to natural wellness solutions. We are award-winning innovators, whose collective commitment is to offer the highest-quality standards and put our customers first.

Why work for Organika?

Working with us means you will belong to a team of driven individuals who thrive in a versatile and ever-changing environment. We are on a journey to achieve our vision of being the #1 guide for natural health in Canada and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely excited about this!

Certified as a Great place to Work and a Diversity Equity Inclusion Workplace we are serious about providing an environment that supports happy, healthy, and hungry individuals achieve their personal and professional dreams. With over 70% of our team holding nationalities outside of Canada, and the ability to speak over 25 different languages, we are a team that welcomes everyone.

Aside from being a part of a globally recognized brand, there are some great benefits as well! Enjoy a bunch of OrganiPerks at your fingertips, including access to an on-site RHN, yoga, guided mediation, professional development allowance, fitness reimbursements, product discounts... just to name a few.

Want to know more about the role?

At our Head Office based in Vancouver BC, the Graphic Designer will take responsibility for creating and delivering high-quality creative across our digital and print channels . Reporting directly to the Art Director, this role oversees the work of a small team, ensuring that all creative outputs deliver our brand and business goals from a creative standpoint.

Responsibilities

• Creative Asset Development: Lead the design and execution of innovative digital assets across Amazon and other platforms, including product imagery, banners, display ads, and photo composites. Create visually compelling work that aligns with brand identity and enhances customer engagement.
• Creative Leadership & Collaboration: Inspire and guide a production designer while fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Partner with cross-functional teams (Brand Marketing, eCommerce, and Trade) to bring design strategies to life and maintain a consistent brand presence.
• Campaign & Asset Design: Conceptualize and design campaign visuals, leveraging strong typography and layout skills. Collaborate closely with copywriters and the Art Director to develop storytelling concepts and branded content that drives results.
• Video Conceptualization & Production: Own the creative direction of product and brand video content—from storyboarding to final edits. Use animation, text overlays, and sound to create short-form videos that effectively communicate key product features and brand narratives.
• Strategic Project Management: Manage multiple design projects using tools like Asana, ensuring timely delivery while meeting creative and strategic goals. Communicate project updates, priorities, and deadlines with internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Creative Asset Management: Develop and maintain a well-structured digital asset library. Implement best practices for file naming, storage, and version control to ensure quick and easy access across teams.
• Brand Consistency & Quality Control: Maintain high standards for brand integrity and design quality across all creative outputs. Ensure all assets adhere to brand guidelines and platform-specific specifications (e.g., Amazon).
• Creative Problem-Solving & Innovation: Work with the Art Director to continuously improve design concepts, introduce new creative approaches, and identify opportunities for brand differentiation across marketing channels and customer experiences.

Who would thrive in this position?

You are an innovative and hungry individual who has the humility to learn and develop alongside your team.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 5-6 years of experience in digital design, preferably within eCommerce or digital marketing. Experience working with Amazon’s design specifications is a plus.
• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects). Experience with motion graphics and animation is advantageous.
• Solid skills in video editing, including adding text overlays, animations, and music. Ability to create engaging short-form video content from raw footage and product composites.
•  Highly detail-oriented with a strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout design, and brand consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Experience using project management tools like Asana or Trello to track progress.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the Art Director, marketing team, and other stakeholders.
•  A keen interest in trends within the natural wellness industry and the digital design space. Awareness of consumer behavior on eCommerce platforms like Amazon.
• A keen interest and strong awareness of current design, art trends, and pop culture. Ability to apply these trends in innovative ways to enhance the visual impact and relevance of creative work.
• Passion for the natural healthy industry

If this sounds like a journey you want to be a part of, please submit your resume and portfolio today!