Canada Pooch Ltd.

Intermediate Graphic Designer – Print, Packaging

Canada Pooch Ltd.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Toronto • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$65,000 - CA$75,000 per year

About the role

  • Design and execute packaging across our product range — from concept through production-ready files
  • Create and adapt dielines for new and existing products; work with structural packaging as needed
  • Manage artwork updates, setup, and versioning across SKU families while maintaining brand consistency
  • Produce 3D mockups for internal reviews and retailer presentations
  • Prepare production-ready files with correct bleeds, colour profiles (CMYK/Pantone), barcodes, and dieline specs
  • Resize, retouch, and colour-correct product and lifestyle photography for use in packaging and print marketing
  • Ensure all imagery meets print reproduction standards and brand colour consistency
  • Collaborate with photographers and retouchers to optimize assets for both print and digital use
  • Design seasonal lookbooks, sell sheets, retail toolkits, point-of-purchase displays, and tradeshow booth materials
  • Support retailer-specific assets and campaign adaptations while maintaining Canada Pooch brand standards
  • Help elevate how the brand is experienced in retail environments across North America
  • Manage multiple packaging and retail projects simultaneously with strong attention to timelines and deliverables
  • Take ownership of projects from brief to execution with minimal oversight
  • Work closely with the Senior Art Director and broader Marketing team on integrated campaigns
  • May support digital marketing initiatives as needed, adapting creative across channels

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field
  • 4–6 years of experience in a graphic design role with a strong focus on packaging and print materials (in-house or agency)
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; motion experience is a plus)
  • Solid understanding of print production processes and file preparation
  • Experience preparing files for offset and digital printing
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to execute against creative briefs with accuracy and consistency
  • Comfortable taking creative initiative and working independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Organized, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities
  • Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills - comfortable presenting work and articulating design rationale
  • Pet enthusiast (strongly preferred!)
  • GTA-based and available to come into our Toronto office at least one day per week
Benefits
  • Salary based on experience and full benefits
  • 3 weeks’ vacation to start
  • Annual wellness stipend to support your mental and physical well-being
  • Company-wide Paid Time Off (PTO) and personal days
  • Employee discounts
  • Smart, dedicated team in a small office environment
  • Dynamic office culture with many dogs in the heart of Toronto
  • Hybrid work environment, with one day in office weekly (note this may evolve over time)
  • A fast-paced, mission-driven environment where you’ll learn, grow, and make your mark
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
graphic designpackaging designprint productionfile preparationdieline creation3D mockupsphoto retouchingcolour correctionAdobe Creative Suiteoffset printing
Soft Skills
attention to detailcreative initiativeindependent workorganizational skillsadaptabilitycollaborationcommunication skillsproject managementtime managementpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Designdiploma in Packaging Design