Graphic Designer - 12 Month Contract at Loblaw Agency

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Why is this role important:

This contract role requires effective creative and design skills for a wide range of print, social media and digital materials such as publications, magazine and newspaper ads, brochures, point of sale, web banners, social media posts, animated and video content and other promotional materials. 

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with lead creatives, writers and production artists to create original, industry leading, customer-centric advertising concepts, social media posts, and other content for print and online purposes
• Create graphics and advertising materials to support Loblaw Marketing initiatives
• Lead projects from concept through to final files
• Create effective, industry leading creative concepts
• Ensure creative transfers effectively into French language and Bilingual versions
• Source stock photography and appropriate existing photography
• Work closely with creative leads to achieve the desired result
• Work effectively with outside suppliers such as photographers and printers when required
• Maintain effective workflow, and help ensure all parties meet their deadlines
• Monitor latest design trends and be familiar with competitor marketing programs
• Stay up to date in terms of software and creative techniques
• Present creative concepts to marketing partners and clients as needed
  
  

What you bring:

• Advanced graphic design and typographical skills
• Excellent understanding of effective and unique advertising
• Advanced ability to use photography and copy effectively in advertising
• Advanced Ability to quickly react & adapt to business needs with initiative and creativity
• Ability to prioritize and lead multiple deadline-driven task/projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform in and feed into a team environment
• Excellent organizational skill
• Excellent Ability to create effective, original advertising materials on tight timelines
• Excellent Ability to respond to emergency tasks without notice
• Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or an equivalent degree in a field of study related to the design profession
• 5 or more years’ experience in graphic design in a marketing environment
• World-class typography skills
• Mastery of pre-press file preparation including font management and support file links
• Mastery of key components of the Adobe Creative Suite on the Mac platform
• Working experience with video, social and storyboarding
• Some copywriting skill, and the ability to judge effective copy
  
  

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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