Graphic Design And Asset Specialist

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.
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.
Graphic Design and Asset Specialist
The Design Specialist, reporting to the Senior Manager, Creative Services is responsible for the design and layout of a variety of internal-facing and external corporate materials.
This may include digital signage, brochures, interactive PDFs, motion graphics and more – all created to be visually-captivating, on-message and on-brand.
This individual will also be responsible for contributing graphic and design content across several key internal and external platforms, including flip (the company intranet) and Loblaw.ca, and creating content and assisting in the scheduling for digital signage. They will contribute to maintaining photos and graphics in Assetful, the company’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.
Responsibilities include:
Design and layout of a wide range materials including digital signage, print, interactive PDFs, motion graphics and video.
Determine the medium best suited to the task and the appropriate vehicle for communication.
Create print-ready and digital design projects
Act as a subject matter on brand standards for Loblaw and its various brands, and ensure these standards are upheld in all design work.
Collaborate with stakeholders to clearly communicate concepts and ideas, maintain open dialog, and ensure all design needs are met and delivered on time and on budget.
Work with the Senior Manager Creative Services and Design and/or Asset Manager to ensure that content is AODA-compliant, as required.
Gather images for images for flip.ca, loblaw.ca, Yammer and other internal channels.
Create digital signage content and templates or review submitted content to ensure it meets branding guidelines and expected functionality.
Leverage and maintain the new DAM tool (Assetful) to support the enterprise with easy, searchable access to our images and logos
Ensure all assets available within the DAM are current, relevant, on-brand and permissible.
Requirements:
Formal education in Graphic Design
2+ years of graphic design experience
Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite on the Mac platform
Excellent time-management and the ability to meet often-tight deadlines
Excellent project management and organization skills
Excellent collaboration skills
Ability to quickly react to and adapt to sudden changes with initiative and creativity
Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager and Stratacache or similar digital signage software is an asset
Proficiency in Adobe Aftereffects is an asset
Knowledge and experience in accessible design (AODA) is an asset
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.