designer Toronto
Job description
About SNDL
SNDL is the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer and one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in Canada specializing in low-cost biomass sourcing, premium indoor cultivation, product innovation, low-cost manufacturing facilities, and a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Contraband, Citizen Stash, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Bon Jak, Spiritleaf Selects, Versus Cannabis, Value Buds, Vacay, Grasslands and Superette. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry. For more information on SNDL, please go to www.sndl.com.
About the Role
Reporting to the Creative Manager the Designer will develop and design a variety of media projects which include but not limited to, retail & product selling materials, point of sale materials, brand specific designs and product mock ups, web & social content, internal presentations. The ideal candidate is artistic and consumer centric with a passion and drive to ensure all written and visual content is relevant and engaging. Looking for individuals that possess the ability to think outside of the box while producing effective, timely and on-brand content.
Role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Develop cutting edge layouts and designs for visual marketing materials
· Create strategic and creative graphics for social media, online advertising campaigns, print media and branding projects
· Orchestrate concepts, schemes, layouts, renderings and designs while obtaining approvals throughout the phases of the project
· Provide insight on various graphic strategies and trends
· Partner closely with Marketing and Merchandising team to ensure cohesion with brand messaging across our business
· Propose and develop impactful graphic design concepts
· Ensure brand standards guide is followed for all brands
· Performing such other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required
Experience and Qualifications
· Minimum 2-3 years of Graphic Design and Multi-Media experience
· Highly proficient in Adobe Creative knowledge suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
· Holds a degree or diploma in Graphic Design/Communication Design and/or a strong portfolio
· Previous Agency experience is considered an asset
· Previous experience in product, retail and/or liquor industry preferred
· Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote
Personal Characteristics and Requirements
· Creative and innovative thinking with a strong understanding of design programs, illustration and production design
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
· Ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment while staying on top of the latest trends and processes relating to your field
· Results-oriented professional with a high degree of initiative and autonomy
· Proven ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization
· Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks with a high level of accuracy
· Demonstrated initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency
· Strong time management skills with an ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
· Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment as well as independently
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you highly proficient in Adobe Creative, including InDesign,Photoshop and Illustrator?
- Do you have a degree or diploma in Graphic Design/Communication Design and/or strong portfolio?
Experience:
- Graphic Design and Multi - Media: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Alcanna
CEO: James Burns
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.alcanna.com
Year Founded: 1993
