Join the #1 greeting card team in Canada!
Junior Graphic DesignerMississauga, ON (Hybrid)Unleash your creativity! We are seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join our marketing and communications team. You will assist in creating professional, eye-catching designs for digital, print, and marketing projects. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about visual storytelling, eager to grow your portfolio, and excited to work in a collaborative environment. This position reports to the Senior Graphic Designer.Carlton Cards ValuesAt Carlton Cards, we work to make the world a more thoughtful and caring place. Every. Single. DayWe are creative and we bring our creativity to everything we do. We thrive on innovation and understand that innovation thrives on diverse thinking, smart risk taking and continuous improvement. We recognize that great collaboration inspires great ideas and we benefit when we connect with each other, our partners and our customers.We pursue success and celebrate the opportunities it provides. We care about people and treat them with respect. Your Responsibilities

• High-quality creative design for promotions, advertising, event materials, retail point of purchase, signage, social media content, and corporate communications.
• Execute projects with excellence from concept to final prepress, understanding printing processes and digital asset distribution.
• Prepare production-ready concepts while maintaining design specifications.
• Brings fresh ideas to projects while working within established brand guidelines.
• Build strong relationships and promote growth in all assigned projects and tasks you undertake.
• Maintain current files, ensuring artwork is saved and stored according to company policies and procedures.
• Embrace feedback and guidance through thoughtful revisions while skillfully navigating competing priorities.
• Perform all administrative tasks related to projects.

Your required Skills & Competencies

• Degree or Diploma in graphic design from an accredited college or university
• One year+ professional graphic design experience
• Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented with a clear focus on high performance
• Strong design skills in both print and digital mediums, and experience designing social content, IG Reels and TikTok-style videos are assets.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, colour theory, and visual storytelling.
• Professional working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Experience with Wordpress and Tik Tok Editor is an asset
• Photography experience is an asset
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and take initiative, adaptability, approachability, and openness to self-directed learning.
• Ensures accuracy, consistency, and high-quality execution across all design work.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects, receiving feedback, and adjusting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Designs with the end-user in mind, creating materials that are accessible, engaging, and aligned with project objectives.
• Capable of working independently and within a dynamic team

Ready to take your career to the next level?Email your resume (PDF) with 3 to 5 work samples (PDF) to: [email protected] encourage applications from all designated groups. No agencies or phone calls, please. While we appreciate all responses, we must advise only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Carlton Cards is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Integrated Accessibility Standards policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Your request for accommodation requirements will be maintained as personal and confidential.
About Carlton Cards LTD:

Carlton Cards is Canada's #1 greeting card company. Making the world a more thoughtful and caring place. Every. Single. Day. has been the heart of our mission for more than 100 years. Our outstanding portfolio of brands provide Canadians with innovative and unique greeting card options to build meaningful connections and deliver special ways to express themselves.Our fine assortment of greeting cards includes brands like Carlton Cards, Papyrus, Recycled Paper Greetings and Cartes Carlton. We also have two value brands for our price-sensitive consumers: Today and Always and Gibson. You can buy Carlton Cards in many top retailers across Canada.