Graphic Designer Production Jobs

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. As a licensed cannabis producer, SNDL also has indoor state-of-the-art grow-op facilities to supply wholesale and retail customers under a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Sundial, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Creative Manager the Graphic Production Designer will develop prepare, format, support and design produce assets for a variety of media digital and print creative projects which include but not limited to: retail & product selling materials (ie. flyers, sell sheets etc.), point of sale materials (signage, posters, postcards etc.), Brand specific designs and product mock ups, brand specific packaging, web & social content, and internal presentations. The ideal candidate is artistic detail oriented and consumer centric with a passion and drive to ensure all written and visual content is accurate, relevant and up to date across assets. Looking for individuals that possess the ability to produce timely, effective and on-brand assets as required.

Role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner closely with Creative, Marketing Brand and Merchandising Trade teams to ensure cohesion with brand messaging across our business
• Propose and develop impactful graphic design concepts/solutions to improve efficiencies in production
• Orchestrate concepts, schemes production of, layouts, renderings and designs while obtaining approvals throughout the phases of the project
• Ensure brand standards guide is followed for all brands
• Develop cutting edge layouts and designs for visual marketing materials
• Performing such other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required
• Create strategic and creative graphics for social media, online advertising campaigns, print media and branding projects
• Provide insight on various graphic projects and
• Ensure brand standards guide is followed for all brands (retail/product)

Experience and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint or Apple Keynote
• Minimum 2-3 years of Graphic Design and Multi-Media experience
• Experience in Motion Graphic Design and Video an asset
• Previous experience in product, retail and/or liquor industry preferred
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud knowledge suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Previous Agency experience is considered an asset
• Holds a degree or diploma in Graphic Design/Communication Design and/or a strong portfolio
• Experience creating print and digital visual assets for social media

Personal Characteristics and Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment as well as independently
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency
• Results-oriented professional with a high degree of initiative and autonomy
• Strong time management skills with an ability to manage conflicting priorities to meet tight deadlines
• Creative and innovative thinking with a strong understanding of design programs, illustration and production design
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks with a high level of accuracy
• 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
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment while staying on top of the latest trends and processes relating to your field

As a valued member of the SNDL team, you will enjoy:

• An entrepreneurial and innovative environment that fosters growth and continuous learning
• A top-notch extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental
• Competitive total compensation and incentives

We are grateful for the interest in this role from all candidates, however, we will be contacting only those that are selected for next steps in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

SNDL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed. We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, SNDL encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities.