Junior Designer - 12 Month Contract
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 This Role is Important
Are you passionate about bringing ideas to life visually? Do you see the world in layouts, colours, and typography? Then this could be the role for you. Loblaw Agency is looking for a Junior Art Director to join our creative team.
Be teamed up with a junior copywriter to create visually compelling digital experiences for our grocery banners. You are passionate about being part of a team that delivers an excellent customer experience. You thrive on collaboration and are eager to learn how to design engaging creative for a variety of digital channels. You understand that thoughtful, beautiful, and fun design can make all the difference to a customer.
If you are passionate about design, excited to work on iconic Canadian grocery brands, and thrive in an engaging, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with Copywriters and other team members to design and execute creative concepts for a range of digital assets.
Design for a variety of digital channels, including website content, promotional landing pages, emails, banner ads, and social media posts.
Attend briefings to understand project goals and apply visual design best practices.
Create clean, compelling, and on-brand designs that reflect each grocery banner's unique visual identity and brand guidelines.
Ensure visual quality, consistency, and accuracy across all creative assets.
Ensure all projects meet brand standards and are completed on schedule.
Stay curious and informed about the latest trends in digital design, user experience, and art direction.
Help maintain organized project files and adhere to established creative workflows.
What You Bring
A portfolio demonstrating strong visual design skills is required (school, internship, or professional work is welcome).
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in a related role (including internships) is a plus.
Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign/XD) is essential.
A strong interest in e-commerce, retail, or the grocery industry is an asset.
Extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
A strong understanding of design principles for digital channels (web, email, social).
A foundational understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) principles is beneficial.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to articulate the rationale behind your design choices.
A collaborative spirit, with an eagerness to learn and contribute in brainstorming sessions.
Able to work effectively with a fast-moving team in a stimulating and ever-evolving environment.
Pay Transparency - As this is a contract position, contract workers are paid hourly. Kindly note that the hourly pay rate for this position is $30/hour. Candidates are welcome to ask further questions about compensation during their screening interviews.
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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