Role: Sr. Graphic Designer

Location: Hybrid in GTA, must be able to reliably commute to Markham, Ontario

Salary: $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 CAD

Start date: May 2023

About Us:

Lug is a popular lifestyle brand specializing in fashionable and well-appointed bags and accessories featuring unique silhouettes and thoughtful designs.

Known for its organization, style, brilliant colors, and prints, Lug is proud to have been featured multiple times on Oprah's O-List and named Official Bag of the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards from 2017-2020. In 2015, Lug launched with great success on QVC and is now an established and growing brand in the fashion accessory category.

The Role:

Do you enjoy being part of a team that collaborates to produce incredible results? Do you like the idea of working from home for a top Handbag and Accessory Brand that is well-established and still offers incredible growth potential? If this sounds like you, then Lug may be your perfect fit... We are looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to contribute to the Lug brand. The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their passion for illustrative design and typography. They will also have experience in working with numerous different design platforms such as digital and print forms.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be covering the Art Director's responsibilities while on leave. At the end of the leave, the successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Art Director and the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Graphic Designer will include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Assist with the development of the visual tone, feel, and look of any Lug website including UX (mobile, improve UX website platform), working closely with the eCommerce department
• Generate and assist with the development of clear ideas, concepts, and storylines for the eCommerce platform including planning and executing email strategy and messages on the eCommerce platform.
• Produce mocks and roughs to visualize ideas
• Understands marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience
• Takes work from concept to final execution while being mindful of timelines and budgets
• Responsible for complying with project/campaign deadlines and budgets
• Adhere to standards for production, productivity, and quality
• Managing monthly photo shoots
• Co-manage video shoots, as needed with the Director of Marketing
• Regularly attends/leads briefs, group meetings, production meetings, and presentations where appropriate
• Work with production personnel and vendors, providing complete input, any instruction and supervision required to smoothly complete the production of approved creative
• Assist with reviewing and proofing all graphic materials on assigned projects
• Assist with creating visual identities (logos, colors, fonts) and contribute to creating and strategizing on Decks (sales and brand-related), as needed
• Assist with providing campaign summary reports on campaign success/improvements and Learnings
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in graphic design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong communication, conceptual thinking, typography skills, and design skills
• Portfolio of work.

Must-have Qualifications:
• Authorized to work in Canada

Company Benefits and Perks:
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package with a focus on your total wellbeing
• Access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for you and your immediate family
• Paid time off and additional holidays “Lug Days”
• Free Fit Bit and Monthly Health Challenge
• Generous Discount on company products and Annual Lug Bucks to spend on Lug products
• Remote position to work in the comfort of your own home, occasional travel may be required
• Fun and collaborative culture
• We are committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities and invite you to contact us if you have questions regarding accessibility or accommodation.

Lug strives to be an equitable and inclusive service to our community. As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please let us know
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