Digital Designer (Contract)
About The Position
Pet Valu is Canada’s leading pet specialty retailer, dedicated to strengthening the bond between dedicated pet lovers and their pets. With 50 years of animal care expertise, we operate over 800 stores across Canada under several banners, including Pet Valu, Bosley’s, Total Pet, Paulmac's Pet, Tisol & Chico. Guided by our mission to deliver products, care, expertise, and memorable moments, Pet Valu is a place where people build meaningful careers while making a positive impact on pets and communities. We're looking for a Digital Designer for a 12-month contract role who shares our enthusiasm for making pets (and their humans) happy. Are you a pro at designing purr-fectly paw-some digital experiences? You appreciate the diverse creative choices made in online content, recognizing the need for authenticity across different platforms. If you're a talented designer with a knack for creating compelling visuals that make Devoted Pet Lovers (and their pets) smile, you might just be the missing piece to our pack! This is a temporary contract until February 2028.
Requirements
- A Passion for Pets: Seriously, we're not kitten around! You love animals as much as we do.
- A Killer Portfolio: Show us your best work - the stuff that makes you proud! We want to see a range of digital design projects that demonstrate your skills and creativity.
- You're a master of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects.
- 3-5 years of solid design and production experience with digital, motion graphics, print, branding design background.
- Graphic design/Web diploma from a recognized Community college or University.
- You approach projects with meticulous attention to detail and ensure high-quality control while managing multiple projects with an organized approach.
- Experience using Asana project management and digital asset management tools.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with our talented team (designers, copywriter, marketers – the whole shebang!) to develop engaging customer-centric, on-brand designs that bring our 360 marketing campaigns to life – including website components, digital ads, motion graphics, email, social media and in-store POP.
- Interpret creative briefs like a pro, develop innovative designs and adapt existing artwork with ease that align with our brand standards. For big campaigns you love ideating through collaborative brainstorming, development, and mood boards and can take a project from concept through completion!
- Design digital assets that drive engagement, boost brand awareness, and ultimately help us connect with Devoted Pet Parents who love their pets as much as we do.
- Work closely with the marketing team to ensure your designs are aligned with overall brand strategy and campaign.
- Keep up with the latest digital design trends and technologies, and bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table.
Benefits
- Hybrid, Flexible Work Options
- Learning and Development support tailored to you
- An inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice matters
- Fun company events that keep us connected
- Preferred rates for car rentals, hotels, phone plans and gym discounts
- Generous employee discounts on our products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
