Graphic Designer

Urban Barn Ltd.•Burnaby, BC

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Help people create homes they love. Join the Urban Barn team as a Graphic Designer at our Home Office located in Burnaby, BC. With over 50 retail stores across the country, Urban Barn is a nationally recognized retailer known for high-quality furniture and inspiring home décor. We’re passionate about making our customers and our employees feel right at home. As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for creating visually compelling designs that align with brand guidelines and communicate key messages effectively across digital and print platforms. The successful candidate should demonstrate attention to detail, outstanding organizational and project management skills. This position will report to the Art Director. If you have a passion for design and beautiful homes, we want to meet you!

Requirements

2+ years’ experience working on the production of digital and print files
Expert skills working with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Strong understanding of fundamental principles of design (hierarchy, composition, typography, contrast, balance, alignment)
Marketing and communication strategies to drive a lifestyle brand
Some experience using AI-powered digital design platforms (e.g., generative design tools, AI image editors, content automation tools) to enhance creativity and workflow efficiency
An understanding of the marketing and sales funnel, and how content contributes to lead generation and conversion
Proficiency producing motion graphics and editing video
A great portfolio to demonstrate your skills and experience

Nice To Haves

Passionate about storytelling, creating engaging content, lifestyle brands and home décor
Understand omni-channel business strategy, have worked with social media platforms, love Digital Marketing, retail environments and understand customer engagement
Dynamic and adaptable – you thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong communicator – your interpersonal and written/listening skills help you succeed
Team player – you demonstrate flexibility and work well both independently and on a team

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Art Director, and Marketing and eCommerce team
Produce digital ads, digital graphics and short form videos including animations
Support internal communication design needs
Create templates for social media including Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook
Design print materials for in-store collateral
Participate in lifestyle and studio creative shoots as needed
Play a key role in of our brand evolution
Stay up-to-date with design trends, tools, and best practices