Digital Graphic Designer
At a glance
Mid-level Graphic Design role at Gianttiger. Ottawa Home Office · full-time · CA$76,400–CA$114,600 base.
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What you'll do
- Create on-brand graphics and animations for marketing channels, shaping accessible content around the customer journey
- Develop design concepts and wireframes, then present them to product teams and leaders and incorporate their feedback
- Coordinate with teams across the business to deliver creative assets that support product plans and marketing priorities
- Use UX research, trends and site metrics to recommend digital design choices, while improving workflows and tracking design service levels
- Maintain the graphic design style guide and creative asset database
What you bring
- A degree in graphic design or a related discipline
- At least five years of web and print design work, plus two years in ecommerce
- Working knowledge of digital design practices, UX/UI standards, A/B testing and conversion factors
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and XD, backed by a portfolio of on-brand digital work
- You can handle concurrent projects and deadlines, make prompt on-brand decisions, and bring a mobile-first customer focus
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a designer with web, print and ecommerce experience who can move between creative execution, research and project deadlines. It is fully remote. You must be legally authorized to work in Canada and keep that authorization throughout employment; work permits are not sponsored. The application requires a portfolio copy or link.
From the employer
Who We Are:
At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We’re a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. As part of our store support team, your work directly impacts stores across the country and drives the value that our customers see on the shelves.
We’re looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated by meaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.
Job Title
Digital Graphic DesignerAbout This Role:
Workplace Arrangements:
This is a fully remote role.
Please include a copy or link to your portfolio in your application.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Produce and execute original, inspiring customer-centric graphic designs and animations that are consistent and on brand to be used across GT's marketing channels. These accessible and inclusive designs will influence and guide the customer on their journey
- Participate in content planning and create graphic design concepts and wireframes, presenting the design concepts and wireframes to Product Management Teams and Leadership influencing design decisions and affectively interpreting and incorporating feedback
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver creative assets aligned to GT’s product roadmap and marketing priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve design workflows and escalate recommendations to support efficiency and speed to market.
- Conduct graphic design, animation and UX research, identifying trends, tools, and insights, and utilize data and site metrics to inform design recommendations and support digital graphic design decisions.
- Execute and maintain the Graphic Design Content Style Guide and database for graphic creative assets
- Identify and report on graphic design SLAs continuously striving to improve lead time
What You'll Bring:
- Degree in Graphic Design or a related field
- 5+ years of web, print graphic design experience; in-house or agency
- 2+ years’ experience in eCommerce
- Strong understanding of digital design processes and methodologies including current best practices, creative UX/UI standards, A/B testing, and performance/conversion drivers
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- 5+ Experience with Figma and XD
- Strong portfolio illustrating ability to deliver on brand digital content
- Skilled at simultaneously working on multiple design projects with various deadlines
- Confident in making quick graphic decisions that are on brand and aligned to the overall strategies of the business
- Knowledge of retail and eCommerce industry
- Customer focused with a mobile first mentality
Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.
Salary
$76,400.00 - $114,600.00Short Term Incentive Plan
Bonus - Short-Term Incentive Plan, 10% AnnualRetirement Support
Bonus - Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), 6% AnnualWhat Giant Tiger Offers:
Competitive Compensation: The salary range for this position is listed above. Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience, skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.
Short Term Incentive Plan: This role includes an annual bonus opportunity based on the percentage of base salary listed above, with payout determined by company and individual performance.
Retirement Support: This role is eligible for company-funded retirement savings, with contributions made on your behalf. The specific retirement program and contribution level are noted above.
Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s.
Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.
Extra Giant Tiger Perks:
• Store Discount,
• Parental leave salary top-up,
• Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks,
• Safety first environment.
Location
2480 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 6A9Job Requisition
JR133837Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs, please contact careers@gianttiger.com.
Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.
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