Job Posting: Graphic Designer

Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time-Hybrid

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Brand & Creative Director

About Us

Shopville is a leading e-commerce company specializing in video games, movies, consoles, collectibles, and rare pop-culture paraphernalia. Based in Alberta Canada, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and maintaining a strong, positive presence across North America and beyond. We’re a group of geeks giving fellow geeks an avenue to find the rarest, coolest stuff to flesh out their collections or add to their interests.

Why it’s a cool gig: The right candidate in this role will have the opportunity to create exciting, irreverent creative that entertains, delights and bucks trends. A creative mind with a love for great design and a passion for visual storytelling will flourish in this role. Sound like you? Then let's talk!

Job Description: We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a talent for visual storytelling, creative problem solving and the ability to create compelling graphics that engage and inspire our audience. This candidate has experience in multiple fields of design. This role requires a blend of creativity, technical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop visually appealing and on-brand graphics for use across various platforms, including social media, websites, email campaigns, and print materials.
• Collaborate with the Brand & Creative Director to brainstorm and develop content strategies and campaigns.
• Design and produce promotional materials, advertisements, and digital assets.
• Ensure consistency and quality of all visual content in alignment with brand guidelines.
• Create and edit multimedia content, such as images, videos, and animations.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in graphic design and content creation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to take creative direction and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of video editing software and motion graphics is a plus.
• Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A creative and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking company that respects and values creative problem solving.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter, and a portfolio of their work to our Brand & Creative Director, Cory Haller at cory.haller@shopville.ca with the subject line "Graphic Designer - Application."

Application Deadline: March 19, 2025.

Shopville is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.