Graphic Designer

We're hiring! Original Joe's is a neighbourhood favourite where good food, great drinks and great people come together. We're looking for friendly, motivated team players who enjoy a fast-paced environment and take pride in making guests feel welcome. Whether you're starting out or building a career in hospitality, OJ's is a place where your work is valued and your personality shines.

What You'll Do:

You will manage the design process from producing, analyzing, and advising on detailed design specifications for specific projects across print and digital media. Your core responsibilities include:

• Brand Stewardship: Work across a variety of projects while maintaining each brand's distinct identity (internal/external assets, large-scale print, web/social media advertising, and corporate presentations).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Regularly interact with internal and external stakeholders to identify graphic needs and understand project parameters.
• Creative Execution: Use creativity to generate, add to, and refine design concepts to meet overarching project goals.
• Communication: Clearly communicate project goals and status updates with colleagues and project leaders.
• Project Management: Effectively manage time, priorities, project planning, execution, and follow-up.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Design Suite Mastery: Thorough proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, along with a strong understanding of how AI features integrate across Adobe apps.
• Complementary Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and online design programs such as Canva.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to interpret and clarify design requests, identify objectives, and recommend effective graphic concepts.
• Creative Translation: Ability to take high-level creative direction and translate concepts into visual designs that articulate brand positioning and business needs.
• Soft Skills: Stellar communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Environment Adaptation: Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities while remaining positive, organized, adaptable, and efficient.

Who You Are:

• Have a Diploma or Degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design.
• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Graphic Design position.
• Highly creative, enthusiastic and a self-directed team player.
• Eager to share knowledge and learn from those around you.
• Willingly seek and accept constructive feedback.
• Able to work well with anyone and everyone.
• Motivated to consistently deliver high-quality work and go above and beyond to get the job done.
• Truly love what you do and value every step of the creative process.

Pay range: $55K - $75K Annual Salary

Some opportunities may exist with our Franchise partners, which are independently owned and operated.

At Original Joe's, our core value is "Taking Care of People." We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and supported. Our commitment to this value shapes how we build our teams, support our franchisees, and ensure everyone can reach their full potential. We are also committed to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. If you require an accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].